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Getting In Gear

American Fitness,  May, 1999  

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Five Major Effects of Exercise in Reducing Weight and Fat

1. Increases daily energy expenditure

2. Enhances body fat mobilization and maintenance of body mass

3. Reduces upper body and abdominal visceral fat

4. Increases rate and amount of fat metabolized

5. Reduces the mortality rate in obese individuals

(From 1997 IIEH Research on Exercise Report)

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