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Walk of Life Day 57

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Updated December 05, 2004

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Today's Walk
45-80 minute walk in the fat-burning zone at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. Finish your walk at a moderate pace with 5 minutes of cool down at a very easy pace.
Fat-Burning Walk

Advanced Walkers:
Distance Walk

Exercise:Upper Body

Walk and Live Longer
Studies have shown that walkers live longer - and are healthier in old age. In addition to adding years to your life, it also protects against osteoporosis and boosts thinking ability
Walking and Longevity

Looking Ahead
How do you see yourself at age 65? 75? 85? 95? Will you continue to walk and exercise?
Discuss

Calcium
It is important for bone health to get enough calcium. Foods with calcium include dairy products, fish (with bones), tofu, legumes, kale, broccoli, and fortified foods such as the fortified orange juice now being sold. Adults should get 1000 mg per day, and over-65 1500 mg.
Calcium

Recipe of the Day
Non-fat Potato Salad (Aloo Chat)
An Indian-spiced side dish.

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