Aging - The general deterioration of the body with increasing age.
Antioxidants - In the form of vitamin and mineral supplements, antioxidants help counteract the effects of free radicals on cells and repair cellular damage. Antioxidants protect cells by sacrificing electrons to prevent free radicals from stealing electrons from healthy cells.
Convenience Food - food that has been partially prepared commercially and consequently is quickly and easily prepared at home
Hypoglycemia - subnormal levels of sugars in the blood
Amino acid score - a measure of the actual amounts of individual amino acids in a food, or in the diet relative to the need for the amino acid. Does not evaluate whether the protein is digestible
Diabetes Type 1 (insulin dependent diabetes) - occurs when the pancreas does not produce insulin at all leading to elevated blood glucose
Latisimus dorsi or "lats" - the pair of fan- shaped muscles across your middle and lower back that attach the arms to the spine. They work to pull your arms down and back
Perceived exertion - the level of intensity you feel your body is exerting during exercise on a scale of 0 - 10. An unscientific way of staying within your target heart rate zone
Urine - Should be pale and odorless. If it's bright yellow or pungent, you are dehydrated.
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) - the ratio of a person's waist circumference (measured at the umbilicus) to hip circumference (measured where the hips are the widest)
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Omron HIP Pedometer
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-09-03 Summary: Omron HJ-150 Hip Pedometer ... A wonderful little pedometer to use just for counting steps. It is accurate and the numbers are large and easy to read, which is a real plus. To prevent losing it, I purchased the pedometer safety leash. It is a must to have. I highly recommend both products. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-07-25 Summary: BEST PEDOMETER -- EVER!!! ... If you're looking for a pedomoter that just keeps track of your steps, then this is the pedometer for you! This keeps track of the last 7 days -- automatically! Once you set the time on the pedometer, all you have to do is put it on and go -- no resetting required! This pedometer is a "no-brainer" -- especially when you don't need all of the other "fancy" things that come with today's pedometers. The only setup required is the time -- everything else is automatic! This is actually my second one, as the first one fell ...more
Safety Leash for Pedometer (1) Unit. Helps Save Pedometers From Loss
Feature: ... Attached to Pedometer Clip; Prevents Loss ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-08-25 Summary: At last a true safety leash ... I love my poedometer. It keeps me motivated but so often fall and get lost while walking running etc. The OEM leashes seem to be always made of plastic and are all to easily broken, this leash with a metal clips promises to perform and help me keep track of my pedometer. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-08-21 Summary: Great leash ... This leash is essential for the pedometer I bought. Without it, I would have lost the pedometer. The price is reasonable and well worth it. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Although your pedometer has a belt clip, add a pedometer leash for extra insurance that your pedometer does not hit the ground if it somehow falls off your waistband. The leash attaches to your pedometer at one end, and a metal clip to your waistband ensuring that you never lose your pedometer....more
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