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Guidelines for sites linking to mayoclinic.orgIntro: What does being fit mean to you? Being able to run 12 miles, walk three, or just having the energy to push your grand kids on the swings at the park? The truth is, you don't have to be able to run a marathon or be a professional athlete to be fit. And a new book explains that for most people, no matter how old you are or what medical conditions you might have; there are exercises that will improve your level of fitness and your quality of life. More from the husband and wife team who wrote the book, Mayo Clinic Fitness for Everybody.
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VO: Diane Dahm, M.D. in surgery To quick shots of basketball or hockey players/ weightlifters |
FOR SURGEON DIANE DAHM, A TYPICAL DAY AT WORK IS SPENT IN THE O.R. FIXING SHOULDERS OR KNEES -- JOINTS IN NEED OF REPAIR AFTER, SAY, AN INJURY ON THE COURT OR IN THE GYM. |
VO: To Jay Smith, M.D. in Sports Medicine working with patient |
IN THE SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER, HER HUSBAND, DR. JAY SMITH, SPENDS HIS DAYS HELPING INJURED ATHLETES AND AMATUERS GET BACK IN THE GAME. |
Diane Dahm, M.D. (17:14)Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist |
"I MET JAY IN MEDICAL SCHOOL. WE BOTH HAD SIMILAR INTERESTS IN SPORTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE, SO I THINK THAT KIND OF BROUGHT US TOGETHER." |
| VO: From shots of Dr. Dahm and Dr. Smith to shots of the book | AND TOGETHER THEY WROTE THE BOOK, "MAYO CLINIC FITNESS FOR EVERYBODY" |
Diane Dahm, M.D. (18:09) Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist |
"YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE, NEITHER OF US ARE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES, WE'RE JUST INTRESTED IN STAYING FIT AND EXERCISING REGULARLY." |
| VO: To couple walking | GETTING REGULAR EXERCISE IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE ... |
Jay Smith, M.D. (12:38) Physical Medicine and Rehab Sports Medicine Specialist |
"PEOPLE WHO EXERCISE TEND TO LIVE LONGER; THEY HAVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE. REGULAR EXERCISE WILL HELP PEOPLE WHO HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIABETES, WEIGHT CONTROL ISSUES AND OTHER MEDICAL PROBLEMS." |
Viv stand up in Sports Medicine with book To VO of Dr. Dahm stair stepping etc. To hockey playersShots of arthritis patient/ heart patient walking or jogging |
DR. SMITH SAYS THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE ARE TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST. BUT FOR EXAMPLE THE BOOK EXAMINES THE ANTI-AGING EFFECT OF EXERCISE. IT ALSO GIVES COUCH POTATOES IDEAS ON HOW TO GET MOTIVATED, SHOWS YOU EXERCISES YOU CAN DO AT HOME, GIVES ATHLETES TIPS ON HOW TO IMPROVE THEIR GAME, AND IT TELLS HOW PEOPLE WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS ARTHRITIS OR HEART DISEASE CAN START A SAFE EXERCISE PROGRAM. |
| Diane Dahm, M.D. (25:29) | "OK WE'RE GOING TO PUT ON YOUR HELMET." |
VO: Drs. Dahm and Smith with kids walking outside If enough time will end with Dr. Smith bite ("oh, you made it to the finish line before me." 30:50) |
AFTER WORK DRS. DAHM AND SMITH HEAD OUTSIDE WITH MILES AND JETT FOR A FAMILY WALK. A FUN WAY TO GET FIT TOGETHER. |
| FOR MEDICAL EDGE, I'M VIVIEN WILLIAMS. |
Tag: Dr. Smith says the key to fitting exercise into your life is to choose an activity you enjoy - biking, walking the dog or even gardening. Anything that gets you moving can help you get fit. For more information on fitness or on "Mayo Clinic Fitness for Everybody", log onto our Web site at...
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