Question 1

how can i get fit?

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Age dependent: This depends in part on how you became unfit.  Were you ill?  Do you have metabolic disease? If you are young and otherwise healthy, then a proper diet and frequent exercise can get you fit. It is harder for the elderly but good studies show response at any age.  Your family doctor, nutritionist and exercise therapist can help you do this.

Question 2

how can i get fit?

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Anything enjoyable: One should choose an exercise he or she really enjoys. Any form of exercise burns calories, so if one does not eat or drink more calories than he is using during his exercise, then his body will burn up fat as fuel. However, if a person drinks a large orange juice (about 300 calories) while exercising, and exercises away only 200 calories, he will still gain weight even though he is exercising.

Question 3

how can i get fit in two weeks?

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Fitness: Strength, aerobic capacity and flexibility, make sure you have components of each in your fitness program. Fitness is an ongoing proposition.

Question 4

what causes shortness of breath when running? whenever i run i seem to get a shortness of breath and i can't run. how can i get fit easy and fast?

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There is no way: To get fit fast &  easy...Keep at it & talk to your primary physician . Good luck.

Question 5

i am unfit and overweight. i am a 28 year old female. i weigh 14.5 stone. 5ft 6in. i want to get better. but even casual walking can make my heart go up to 125 bpm. i'm scared if i exercise i'll drop dead. how can i get fit and healthy safely?

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: Is there any way you can qualify for physical therapy? They could start you off with exercises you are able to do and then gradually build up as you tolerate. And, they could give you exercises to do at home that you definitely tolerate. There is also cardiac and pulmonary rehab. Your doctor would be able to set you up with one of these, most likely, as a way to start an exercise program safely.

Question 6

how can i get motivation to get fit and not slip back to my eating disorder?

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Lead with behavior: Waiting for ideal levels of motivation to begin to improve health is a trap for a lot of people. It isn't required!  if you make a good, sustainable fitness plan, prepare to implement it, and start with minimal behaviors at the beginning and increase gradually, you'll succeed.  But, people with eating disorders often do better with professional help.  Please consider this first if possible.

Question 7

hello doc! i am an underweight person having less growth.i also don't feel a good hunger.how can i get a healthy & fit body? height 5'6"&weight53kg.

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How old/male/female?: Hard to answer that question without more info, like the above and, are you still in puberty? Parents' heights?  Many people are naturally very thin and healthy. Others have health problems which can interfere in growth and development. Which are you? If you don't know if your thinness is healthy, please see your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 8

how to get fit?

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Exercise. Good diet.: With natural weight loss (by eating fewer calories and exercising more to use up stored fat), one loses fat from all body parts. So, it is hard to just lose the "love handles" or the "belly". Doing exercises to strengthen and build up the abdominal muscles can hold the tummy in better, which will improve the appearance of the tummy. Eat healthy proteins, a bit of healthier fats, but avoid sugars.

Question 9

how to get fit?

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Diet and Exercise: Plan to lose no more than 2 pounds per week.  have a no carb breakfast such as eggs and lowfat cottage cheese a high-protein glucose control drink, such as boost or glucerna for lunch and a low-fat dinner.  walk 6 miles or run 3 miles per week and do a circuit training routine as shown here: http://youtu.Be/godiqsneusu.

Question 10

how do i get fit?

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Lifestyle choices: add up to better or not so good health and fitness.  If you have the time and money you can see a personal trainer at a gym.  Otherwise, regular exercise, good diet, avoid junk food, social support, give up grudges, all help.  Peace and good health.

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