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Staying physically fit is integral to a person’s overall state of wellness. When you start an exercise program, you are adding extra years to your life by enhancing your health. Check out the CDC's current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Be sure to check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program, especially if you have not exercised in some time. For more information and resources on staying fit or starting a fitness plan check out the following resources:
Starting an Exercise Progam
- 2011 Kick Start Exercise Guide
- The Beginners Guide to Exercise
- Active at Any Size
- Getting Started With An Exercise Program
- How to Take Your Target Heart Rate
- How to Warm Up and Cool Down Properly
- Basic Stretching Slideshow
- Jump Rope Exercise Program
- Exercise Band Workout
Starting a Walking Program
- A Walk a Day
- Plotting a Walking Route
- Mayo Clinic Beginner Walking Program
- How to Buy the Right Pair of Walking Shoes
Local Walking Trails
Staying Motivated to Exercise
- Ideas to Keep Exercise Exciting
- Battling Exercise Boredom
- Fitness programs: 7 tips for staying motivated
- Interval Training
- Keeping Up Exercise While On Travel
- Putting Together a Strength Training Program
Fit Fitness Into the Workday
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) Fit Tips at Work
- Indoor Walking Trails
- Stretches You Can Do In Your Office
- Exercise at Your Desk
Free Online Fitness Programs with Tracking Tools
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