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Enviro-Tacklebox: Energy Intake and Output

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To be physically fit, one should aim for an energy intake (calories) equal to energy output (exercise).

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National Body Challenge 2008: Age and Exercise (2:24)

Dr. Pam Peeke offers tips and advice on starting an exercise program no matter how old you are.

Exercise Might Help Prevent Skin Tumors (1:26)

Watch this video showing that exercise might prevent skin tumors on HowStuffWorks. Hairless rats who were exposed to more exercise experienced fewer skin tumors due to UV rays. Learn why scientists believe that exercise might prevent skin tumors in... More »

Hamstring & Glute Exercises with Shaman DeArco (1:53)

Professional Fitness Trainer Shaman DeArco demonstrates basic exerices and provides tips for National Body Challenge participants.

Get a Hollywood Body (5:12)

Watch this video about the Red Carpet training workouts on HowStuffWorks. Actors spend weeks before the Academy Awards prepping for the big day - whether it's dieting, working out or consulting a specialist, celebrities rely on many ways to achieve... More »

Dancing Like the Stars (2:30)

With the popularity of musicals like "Chicago" and "Grease" on the big screen, as well as TV dance shows like "Dancing with the Stars", dancing is the now the new rage in gyms around the world. Watch this Reuters video to see how Canercise works.

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Active and Healthy: Active Child Care (13:00)

This program is geared to childcare providers and emphasizes the important part that physical activity plays in preventing childhood obesity and associated long-term health problems.

Enviro-Tacklebox: The Exercise Challenge (1:43)

This segment explores the challenge of regular exercise. Before setting out on an exercise regimen, it is crucial to set goals and objectives. What results would you like to see?

Enviro-Tacklebox: Other Types of Sports (0:32)

Other kinds of fun sports include street roller hockey and BOX bike riding, both of which provide exercise and endurance training.

Enviro-Tacklebox: Gymnastics (2:03)

Gymnastic disciplines enhance flexibility. Check out this video to learn more about how becoming a gymnast may benefit you.

Enviro-Tacklebox: Energy Intake and Output (0:49)

To be physically fit, one should aim for an energy intake (calories) equal to energy output (exercise).

Enviro-Tacklebox: Tennis (2:37)

Tennis develops strength, endurance and flexibility through an engaging and robust regimen involving precision and stamina.

Enviro-Tacklebox: Swimming (2:21)

Swimming is an aerobic exercise. It increases strength, flexibility and endurance.

Enviro-Tacklebox: Cardiovascular Endurance (2:02)

This clip examines methods of improving cardiovascular endurance and the results of cardiovascular fitness

Enviro-Tacklebox: Aerobics (1:10)

Aerobic exercise is exercise focusing on the improvement of oxygen consumption.

Enviro-Tacklebox: Your Body During Exercise (2:06)

We breathe in more oxygen during exercise. The heart beats less when VO2max is high.