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Now this new book details the vision and mission of the HealthierUS Initiative and provides ideas and information for Americans who seek a healthier lifestyle.
Constant reports from both government and private health agencies warn us that America is in a health crisis. More than half of all Americans are overweight and face increased health risks, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
In June 2002, President Bush responded by launching the HealthierUS Initiative, a health and fitness initiative designed to get Americans healthy and active. The plan makes recommendations in four important facets of health: physical activity, nutrition, disease prevention through screenings, and making healthy lifestyle choices.
The White House Workout is a simple plan of fitness and nutrition that every family and individual can follow to improve their health and longevity. Building on the "Four Pillars" of the HealthierUS Initiative, it provides specific exercise programs, nutrition information and recipes, screening checklists, and even logs to record your progress.
With the help of this book, everyone can learn to live a longer, healthier life.
• Easy ways to add exercise to your daily life
• The essential ingredients of good nutrition
• Important health screenings no one should miss
• Smart and healthy lifestyle choices
Plus:
• Everyday flexibility boosters
• Walking, jogging, and running programs
• Strength building exercises
• 8-week workout plan
• Healthy recipes for every family
• A sneak peek at the President's fitness routine
About the Author:
Andrew Flach is certified by the American Council on Exercise. A nationally recognized expert in management and exercise, his work has been featured on National Public Radio and in hundreds of newspapers across the country. He is the co-author of Combat Fat!, Walk the Weight Away, and other popular titles on diet and exercise. RoseMarie Alfieri is certified by the American Council on Exercise. She holds a Master of Science degree in Health Education. She has written for scores of magazines and is a co-author of Combat Fat!
| Introduction: Welcome to The White House Workout | 3 | |
| Part I | A Call to Action | |
| Chapter 1 | The Fitness President | 7 |
| Chapter 2 | The Four Pillars of the HealthierUS Initiative | 9 |
| Part II | Take Charge of Your Health Today! | |
| Chapter 3 | Pillar One: Increase Daily Activity | 19 |
| The White House Workout Stretching Program | 24 | |
| The White House Workout Cardio Program | 38 | |
| The White House Workout Strength Training Program | 42 | |
| Chapter 4 | Pillar Two: Eat a Nutritious Diet | 63 |
| Nutrition 101 | 64 | |
| Reading Food Labels | 70 | |
| Should You Lose Weight? | 71 | |
| The White House Workout Recipes | 75 | |
| Chapter 5 | Pillar Three: Get Preventative Screenings | 121 |
| Screening Checklists | 123 | |
| Chapter 6 | Pillar Four: Make Healthy Choices | 127 |
| Say No to Tobacco | 127 | |
| Stay Away from Illegal Drugs | 128 | |
| Drink Alcohol in Moderation Only | 129 | |
| Finding Ways to Cope with Stress | 130 | |
| The Challenge to Change | 131 | |
| Appendixes | ||
| The White House Workouts | 135 | |
| Progress Logs | 155 | |
| Resources | 160 | |
| About the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports | 162 | |
| About the Authors | 164 |
Overview
Now this new book details the vision and mission of the HealthierUS Initiative and provides ideas and information for Americans who seek a ...