"Our research clearly shows that middle-aged women who accumulate more daily steps have a more favorable body composition profile,� said Dixie L. Thompson, Ph.D., FACSM, the study�s lead author. �This is the first study to specifically examine the relationship between average accumulated steps per day and body composition variables in women who are in their middle years.�  Read More at the link below

NEWS RELEASE

May 5, 2004
For immediate release

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