Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
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Shed the puppy fat

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Dogs can be man's best friend when it comes to getting fit.
Peter Mellow's comment, January 8, 2013 7:36 PM
I recall reading about Per-Olof Astrand (who brought the word Aerobic into common use in the 1960's) speaking at an ACSM conference once. He said everyone should get a dog, because if they had a dog, they would then have to get out and walk it, and that would be good for their own health.
Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
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