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they make daily exercising a pleasure and not a chore! Bruce Woolley and his staff make everyone feel upbeat at the club & go above and beyond. ~Joe Di Bernardo, Old Tappan

of the positive, upbeat, friendly attitude of the staff, the dignity and respect they give to all members regardless of age skill or ability!
~ Lochie Musso, Wesley Hills

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The following health & fitness tips are extracted from Fit Facts published by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), a leading authority on exercise. ACE's mission is the promotion of active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit. We hope you enjoy reading ACE's health & fitness tips. If after reading any of the Fit Facts, please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

	Cardiovascular Exercise
	Choosing Fitness Trainers and Instructors
	Exercising with Health Challenges
	Flexibility
	General Exercise
	Miscellaneous
	Nutrition
	Sports/Outdoor Activities
	Strength/Resistance Training
	Supplements
	Weight
	Youth

	Cardiovascular Exercise	Back to Top
	Monitoring Exercise Intensity Using Heart Rate
	Step-Bench Training for Fitness and Fun
	Ready to Run?
	Kick Your Way to Fitness
	Cross Training For Fun and Fitness
	Slide Into Fitness
	Jumping Rope: Not Just For Kids Anymore
	Get Into the Swim of Things
	Monitoring Exercise Intensity Using Perceived Exertion
	Monitoring Exercise Intensity Using Heart Rate
	Spin It: What You Need to Know About Group Indoor Cycling
	A Walk a Day
	Interval Training
	Step Reebok Guidelines

	Choosing Fitness Trainers and Instructors	Back to Top
	How to Choose an Online Personal Trainer
	How To Choose The Right Personal Trainer
	Reap The Rewards of Personal Training
	How To Choose The Right Group Fitness Instructor
	How to Choose a Health Club
	How to Choose an Exercise Video
	How to Design Your Own Home Gym

	Exercising with Health Challenges	Back to Top
	Exercise And Menopause
	Exercising With a Health Challenge
	Exercising With Heart Disease
	Three Things Every Exercise Program Should Have
	Work Out Chronic Fatigue
	Exercise and Pregnancy
	Prevent Osteoporosis Now
	Exercise And Type II Diabetes
	Managing Cholesterol with Exercise
	Exercise And Type I Diabetes
	Periodized Training - And Why It's Important
	Exercise and Asthma
	Protecting Your Back At Work
	Exercise And Arthritis
	Active Seniors Enjoy Life More
	Understanding Sciatica
	Exercise and Hypertension
	Exercise for Individuals with Eye Impairments
	Post-Partum Health
	Exercise and Fibromyalgia
	Starting a Stroke Recovery Fitness Program
	AIDS and Exercise

	Flexibility	Back to Top
	Flexible Benefits

	General Exercise	Back to Top
	Warm Up to Work Out
	Don't Deprive Yourself of the Rewards of Exercise
	Three Things Every Exercise Program Should Have
	If You Don't Use It, Will You Lose It?
	I Need More Energy!
	Making Time For Exercise Is Easy
	Battling Boredom
	Can Exercise Reduce Your Risk of Catching a Cold?
	Exercising In The Cold
	Periodized Training - And Why It's Important
	Is Yoga for You?
	Yoga at a Glance
	Too Much Of A Good Thing
	Exercise and Cellulite
	The Right Exercise Program For You Starts Here
	Everything in Moderation
	Studies Show Exercise Can Improve Your Sex Life
	Don't Be a Sore Loser
	The Best Time to Exercise
	Exercise Can Help Control Stress

	Miscellaneous	Back to Top
	Pump Fiction
	Sneaker Savvy
	What You Need to Know to Purchase a Treadmill
	How to Prevent and Treat ACL Injuries
	Travel Fitness: A Plan of Action to Keep You Active
	Healthy Resolutions For The Whole Year
	How to Avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis on Long Plane Flights
	Before You Start an Exercise Program

	Nutrition	Back to Top
	Scaling the New Pyramid
	Healthy Hydration
	Eat Well to Stay Motivated and Energized
	Vegetarianism and Athletes

	Sports/Outdoor Activities	Back to Top
	After the Marathon
	Summer Skin
	Training to Run Your First 5k
	Diggin' in the Dirt
	Smooth Skating
	Gearing Up For Golf
	Bike + Mountains = Excitement And Challenge
	Get Ready To Hit The Slopes
	Take Your Workout Off The Beaten Path
	Beat The Heat Before It Beats You

	Strength/Resistance Training	Back to Top
	Free Weights vs. Strength-Training Equipment
	Strength Training 101
	Pilates Primer
	Resistance Tubing Workout
	Plyometrics: Controlled Impact/Maximum Power
	Steering Clear of Strength Plateaus
	Too Much Of A Good Thing
	Strengthen Your Abdominals with Stability Balls
	How Women Build Muscle

	Supplements	Back to Top
	Creatine Creates a Sensation
	The Truth About Steroids
	Test Your Supplement Savvy
	Supplements: Too Much of a Good Thing?

	Weight	Back to Top
	Weight Loss Plateaus and Pitfalls
	Calorie Burners: Activities That Turn Up the Heat
	Successful Weight Control
	So, You Want To Spot Reduce? Here's How
	America Needs An Attitude Adjustment
	Putting on the Pounds
	Exercise and Cellulite

	Youth	Back to Top
	Strength Training for Kids: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
	Teens, Fitness and You
	Kids In Motion
	Parents, Eat Your Words!
	Children and Running
	The Top Ten Fun Fitness Summer Activities for Kids