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Start slowly.

If you are just starting an exercise program, the simplest exercise to try is walking. It is fairly easy to walk for 20 minutes. Increase the time you exercise a little at a time.

As a next step, mix in different aerobic activities (e.g. swimming) and strength activities (e.g. torso twists) . Aerobic exercise makes your heart and bones strong, relieves stress, helps your insulin work more effectively, and improves blood circulation. Strength training helps build strong bones and muscles, and makes doing physical chores and activities easier. You can register for a customizable exercise program on this site for a wide range of interesting aerobic and strength activities organized in a weekly plan.


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