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Getting started
08.07.08
If you are really trying to improve your fitness or you want to lose weight, work toward a goal of 60 to 90 minutes of exercise most days of the week. But that is a lot for someone just starting out with exercise. If that is you, it is best to start with 10 minute chunks of time at first several times a day and several days a week. Don’t forget weekends! Keep your commitment to yourself as changing your lifestyle cannot only be done on certain days - you live your life every day!
If you are overweight and if you have risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or family history of heart disease be sure to get the OK from your doctor before starting an exercise program. Set yourself some short term goals e.g. 10 to 15 minute walks in the mornings and evenings. Increase the number of days and the time you spend on walking. Increase distance and intensity every week - use a heart rate pedometer to monitor yourself and the improvements that result from consistency.
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