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1. Take it slow
If you haven’t been active in several years, start out slow. Always talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program, as there may be precautions you should take.
In general, you’ll want to start out with sessions of only five or 10 minutes. You can gradually increase the length of your sessions over time.
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2. Get your 30
- 10 minutes of dancing before work
- a 10-minute walk around the parking lot at lunch
- a 10-minute walk around the neighborhood as soon as you get home.
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3. Work your muscles
You don’t just need aerobic exercise. Resistance training or weight lifting is also important. This type of exercise helps strengthen your muscles and bones and improve your balance and coordination. This reduces your risk for osteoporosis. It also helps prevent injuries or falls.
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4. Mix it up
Many gyms and community centers offer free classes with a monthly membership. Take advantage of those opportunities. You may get to experience some of the newest and hottest fitness trends. You never know what you might fall in love with next.
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5. Mind your money
You can get a great workout at home for just pennies. Fitness DVDs are a great way to exercise, and many local libraries have copies you can borrow.
Other home-friendly workouts that require little or no special equipment include:
- walking or jogging
- jumping rope
- dancing
- squats
- weight training with found objects (bags of beans, a heavy book, a water bottle)
- jumping jacks
- pushups
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6. Stretch
Stretching after a workout should always be part of your routine. Stretching improves flexibility and range of motion. It may also cut your risk of injury or muscle cramps. Finally, stretching improves circulation throughout the body.
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