Every Friday we pass on a few articles, pictures, videos, infographics, etc. we enjoyed throughout the week in a “Best of the Week” post.

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Walking for Weight Loss: Effective or a Waste of Time? 
Relative Strength Advantage 

Many people consider walking for weight loss as an ineffective form of low-impact exercise for out of shape folks. I was one of those people. I was wrong …

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Healthy Heart for Life: Preventing Heart Disease
Mayo Clinic 

It’s great that you want to improve your heart health. Don’t think that you have to make big changes to have an effect on your heart health, though. Even small, basic steps can have dramatic effects …

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Cool Tools: OSHA Safety Videos for Construction
Worker’s Comp Insider 

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Save Big by Losing Pounds
Smart Money 

Experts say even a slight drop in weight can shave $50 or more from insurance premiums, while joining a gym may trigger rebates of up to $500 from an employer or insurer …

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From the Ergonomics Plus blog this week – Injury Prevention Tip: Keep Hamstrings Loose to Decrease Stress on the Lower Back