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Please share an interesting fact about getting fit.

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Ignore: Every little bit counts. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, stand or walk while on the phone.

Answered 12/14/2015

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Ignore: Start slow-waking-add 1/4 mile/week up to 2 miles/day. Diet, multivits and Fit TV.

Answered 5/22/2014

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Three: Three components to fitness program : ( FIT) Frequency, Intensity, Time.

Answered 6/8/2014

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Staying: Staying fit is as important as getting fit.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Budgeting: Budgeting time in your day for fitness will help achieve your goal.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Fitness: Fitness increases energy, so it makes time for itself.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Less: Less equipment =simpler training= reaching your goal.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Your: Your family can get you fit ( play at the park).

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Getting: Getting fit will lead to living a healthier, happier, longer life. It's well worth the effort!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

At: At any age you can get back in shape, consult w' your doctor and then start following a fitness plan.

Answered 6/12/2014

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In: In achieving and maintaining fitness, consistency trumps intensity.

Answered 5/24/2015

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Cross: Cross training will help reduce risk for injury.

Answered 6/17/2014

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Cross: Cross training adds variety and interest to your workout.

Answered 6/17/2014

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Choosing: Choosing an activity that is fun will help achieve fitness goals.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Setting: Setting aside time for your workout means you will do it.

Answered 6/17/2014

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Hydration: Hydration before , during and after workouts will help prevent muscle cramps.

Answered 6/17/2014

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Warming: Warming up and cooling down help you avoid sore muscles.

Answered 6/17/2014

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Often: Often the most useful exercise is the one you can start out your front door.

Answered 6/20/2014

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When: When you need no equipment to work out, your only investments are time and your body.

Answered 6/20/2014

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Thirty: Thirty minutes a day can get you fit.

Answered 6/20/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Research: Research found both men & women overestimate how much exercise they get so they tend to do 2 little.

Answered 6/23/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Most people need a balance of cardio and strength training.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Exercise 30 minutes daily 5 days a week. After 15 days it becomes a habit that you will stick with.

Answered 7/13/2014

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Dr. Joseph De Santi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

20: 20 seconds of exercise at high intensity for three sets done 3x/week will increase insulin function.

Answered 7/22/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Finding a routine you like to do is half the battle. Then it's time to get started!

Answered 7/6/2016

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Working: Working with a trainer first may be easier than starting on your own.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Ignore: Getting fit helps not just your body feel better but it helps you mind function better as well.

Answered 11/6/2014

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Ignore: Whatever you do to exercise do it in moderation. You are more likely to stick with it this way.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Ignore: Before starting a diet and exercise program , check with your PCP and get Medical clearance.

Answered 11/10/2019

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Eat healthy and exercise regularly for atleast 30 minutes/ day. Avoid alcohol and tobacco.

Answered 4/17/2016

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Ignore: If feet hurt user the elliptical machine instead of the thread mill to decrease hard foot impact.

Answered 10/6/2015

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Ignore: Studies have shown if you run for only 5 minutes in the morning, you can get in better shape. Got 5?

Answered 12/7/2015

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

10: 10 minutes twice a day of jumping jacks, walking, running in place, knee to chest is just as good.

Answered 3/2/2016

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Don‘t: Don‘t buy expensive step for step aerobics. Use curb or bottom step of stairs.

Answered 3/2/2016

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The: The recommended amount of Exercise for most adults is at least 30 minutes per day for 5 days a week.

Answered 3/13/2016

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Ignore: Find what works for you,what activity, what time of day, by yourself or with others,then just start.

Answered 1/18/2018

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Ignore: Men need about 3.7 liters of water a day and women need about 2.7 liters. Drink more water to be fit.

Answered 5/13/2018

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