Please share some do's and don'ts for people who want to exercise more.

Best exercise:1 U do: Most important is to decide what kind of exercise that you like to do, or can work into your life and schedule. Do exercise regularly. Don't do too much too soon. Do consider discussing with your physician if you have medical problems.Don't forget to hydrate! do include some cardiovascular exercise.Don't forget to keep flexible - do yoga! exercise with someone to make it more fun and regular.Enjoy.

Do: Do at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise 5 times a week.

Do: Do be realistic about amount of time you can spend. Do plan around it.

Do: Do exercise but not too close to bed time.

Do: Do not overtrain, give yourself 2 days off each week to recover from your workouts.

Don't: Don't do overhead strengthening exercises behind the neck, i.e. Military press and pull ups.

Don't: Don't exercise without a warmup and a cool down.

Don't: Don't ignore muscle pain, particularly in joints, because exercise can make the situation worse.

Don't: Don't load up on power bars, they are full of carbohydrates.

Don't: Don't try to be perfect. Consistency over time is the important part.

Exercise: Exercise a total of 30 minutes, even if you must split into 10 min segments.

Make: Make sure to warm up before working out -- do not stretch cold muscles.

Starting: Starting a running/walking program? Invest in some great shoes. It will be worth it.

Tendon: Tendon pain that is long lasting does not get better with rest! needs to be conditioned.

Vary: Vary the exercises to involve different group of muscles.

Balance: Balance your gym activities with 3 strategies: aerobic, strength, and flexibility training.

Be: Be sure to get a balance of cardio, strength, and flexibility training for the best benefits.

Bring: Bring your gym bag with you to work and go straight to the gym after work.

Divide: Divide your time between cardiac, stretching and weight training. All are important to health.

Don't: Don't overdo it. Begin slow and build up your strength, flexibilty, tolerance and confidence.

Finding: Finding time to exercise can be difficult at times. Try taking the stairs.

It: It has been said the first step to run a marathon is to simply take the first step.

Lifting: Lifting slowly and controlled with good form is key to success in weight lifting.

Mark: Mark your calendar with your exercise times, so you will stick to them.

Most: Most "running" events are for walkers too! you don't have to be a "world class" runner to have fun!

Only: Only increase your weights by 10% per week.

Park: Park farther from the front door each time you shop. More exercise, faster parking!

Register: Register for a run/walk as a goal, paying money will help you keep your goal.

Schedule: Schedule exercise. If you don't set aside time for it, it's a lot less likely to happen.

Set: Set realistic goals. Achieving those goals will keep you motivated to work out.

Simple: Simple walking (briskly) or pool aerobics provide great exercise.

Take: Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

The: The secret to healthy living is routine. Schedule in time for exercise to get it done.

Warm: Warm up and stretch to prevent injury.

Work: Work out with a friend to keep you "honest" about working out.

Pick: Pick something that you really enjoy, you're more likely to stick with it.

Reserve: Reserve a special time of day for you to do this. Start slow, add days. Own it.

Start: Start with fun movement for 10-15 minutes every 3 hours, walking, dancing, jump roping. Have fun!

Try: Try cardio on elliptical alternating with 30 seconds of sprinting and then 1 minute of slow jog.

You: You can pack more cardio training in a shorter time with interval training.

Anxiety: Anxiety is often helped by exercise.

Arthritis: Arthritis -- just because you have arthritis doesn't mean you can't be active. Modify your routines.

Arthritis: Arthritis -- think about non-impact exercises like walking, elliptical, or pool exercises.

Gentle: Gentle stretch and range of motion helps arthritis.

If: If you haven't exercised in a while, a swimming pool is a good place to start.

Proper: Proper abdominal breathing technique during exercise (and rest) can calm down your nervous system.

You: You are not the only person out there that might be overweight while trying to exercise.

Any: Any exercise, even standing, is better than nothing when it comes to exercise.

Always: Always do a lot of stretching after a bit of warm up and continue exercise to avoid injury.

Always: Always remember to start out slow with any new exercise program.

Diabetics: Diabetics should wear pool shoes to prevent scrapes on sensitive feet.

Dress: Dress in layers when running outdoors.

Losing: Losing even 5 or 10 pounds can greatly reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Stretching: Stretching after a workout releases Lactic Acid and increases flexibility.

Stretching: Stretching and warming up is always advised before an intense work-out.

Weight: Weight bearing / resistance training will keep your bones and muscle stronger.

When: When it comes to exercise, start slow. You will reduce your chances of injury.

With: With regards to icing, be sure to protect your skin. Ice gel packs should not go directly on skin.

Build: Build up your muscles to lose weight, your muscles burn more calories than fat.

Data: Data show that 30min of exercise daily can be equally as effective as an antidepressant medication.

Eccentric: Eccentric overloading is great for mid achilles tendinosis, not as good for distal.

For: For tendinosis eccentric loading exercises are the treatment not rest.

If: If your child is "overactive, " additional regular exercise is indicated.

Local: Local running groups often have support groups for new runners & walkers. Ask!

Once: Once a week yoga or balance execises are good.

Pool: Pool exercise uses muscles in arms, legs, & core; overall great workout.

Nasal: Nasal obstruction in pregnancy can be prevented by treating allergies before getting pregnant.

Chores: Chores teach kids thier importance to the family and makes family rule breaking less common.

Urinary: Urinary tract infections are common, so if you think you have one then get it treated.

Start: Start doing your kegels to help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Don't wait until delivery.

A new TipTap: Reward yourself for exercising, with anything but food.

A new TipTap: Proprioception, stretch, strength, endurance, then power exercises. In that order.

A new TipTap: Use the stairs. Park far away. Walk instead of driving if possible.

DO: Do start slow, and keep it going regularly. Don't be a weekend warrior. You may overdo it, and quit.

Set: Set aside 30 minutes a day to exercise, and schedule it like you would a tv program.

Regualr: Regular exercise is a stress reducer, helps relieve depression, and is just plain good for you.

Exercise: Exercise doesn't require joining a gym to be helpful.

Exercise: Myth: deriving benefits from exercise takes forever. 30 minutes of walking 3x / week is beneficial.

If: If you are out of shape, don't do too much too quickly. You can't exercise if you are too sore.

Visualize: Visualize an activity you'd like to do -- a ski trip, etc. Imagine being fit enough to enjoy it!

Keep: Keep your hands in your field of view when working out. This can prevent injury to the shoulder.

Find: Find ways to exercise that are fun for you. For example, play racquetball instead of jogging.

Toning: Toning muscle fibers can be more important than building large muscles.

Make: Make very clear what your expectations are and what the consequences of not meeting them are.

Unless: Unless preparing for competition, exercise more briefly at higher intensity. Better for you!

To: To maintain abs, keep in mind overall body weight maintenance/reduction & not just crunches.

Choose: Choose a great tv series to watch only when exercising. This may make you look forward to it.

More: More is not better than "exercise smart!" a mixture of high intensity resistance and cardio is best!

Its all in your head: If you want to do something then do it....You have to motivate yourself. Not really about tricks. Like the nike commercial says...Just do it!

Do: Do not overdo exercise- if you have not done it for a while see a physical therapist to get limits.

Myth:: With exercise you can expect soreness, but exercise intensity should gradually increase.

To: To (best) splint an injury, make sure you immobilize the joint above and below the injured area.

To: To ensure the proper fit of a new pair of shoes, go shoe shopping in the evening.

When: When lifting weights only increase resistance if you can maintain proper form throughout the exercise.

Running: Running doesn't cause arthritis in most people, but if you already have it, avoid impact! cycle/swim instead!

Increase: Increase the intensity of regular activities. How fast can you walk from the car to the office?

Incorporate: Incorporate 2 recuperative days into your weekly workout schedule to prevent repetitive overuse.

Exercise: Exercise is good for arthritis patients, not bad. Just choose wisely the low impact, endurance type.

Set: Set the simple goal to be stronger each day than the one before, say "one more!" then believe it!

Never: Never use the stairs if possible.

Forgo: Forgo power tools, whenever possible. That includes electric toothbrushes! burn more calories!

Try: Try to find an exercise partner so you can motivate, encourage and even compete with each other.

Do: Do challenge yourself. Wear a pedometer & each day beat your last distance. Don't make excuses!

Cardio: Cardio workout is good at least three times daily ( running late is not considered cardio!).

No: No time for it? Just walk in spot while at work or at computer. Keep moving don't be sedentary!

If: If you find physical activities that you enjoy – you are more likely to stick with exercising.

Barbell: Barbell exercises for your traps (trapezius): shrug, clean shrug & behind back shrug.

Dumbbell: Dumbbell exercises for your traps (trapezius): shrug & standing upright row.

Cable: Cable exercises for your traps (trapezius): cable shrugs & upright cable row.

Exercises: Exercises for traps (trapezius): sumo high pull with kettlebell & upright row with bands. .

Neck: Neck exercises: lying face up and lying face down plate neck resistance.

Neck: Neck exercises: isometric neck exercises to the sides as well as the front & back.

Dumbbell: Dumbbell shoulder exercises: alternating deltoid raise, cuban press & incline shoulder raise.

Make: Make the most of time in front of the television - do sit ups, push ups & stretch.

Escalator,: Escalator, elevator or stairs? Make the heart healthy choice.

Cold: Cold weather keeping you in? Try a stationary bike, treadmill, elliptical machine or go the gym.

If: If you have sore joints consider swimming or water aerobics.

If: If it’s a beautiful day think about tennis, walking, hiking or riding your bike.

Find: Find a good friend or partner and exercise together. You can motivate each other!

Don't: Don't worry about how much weight you can lift. Focus on form and repetition in an exercise.

A: A well rounded exercise program includes aerobic activity & strength / flexibility training.

Exercising: Exercising to music can help to combat boredom.

Enhance: Enhance your drive to exercise with music that really pumps you up.

Strengthen: Strengthen the muscle of the trunk to increase core stability.

I: Myth: I have COPD so i can’t exercise. Fact: even if you walk a few steps slowly – its a start. .

Start: Start with a goal for exercising 2 min a day every day, then expand that to 2-3 & more times a day.

Make: Make it a priority, a main part of your day, and do not put off if other activities interfere.

Once: Once committed to an exercise program, it should be your number 1 priority.

Consider: Consider committing to an exercise activity with a friend. This can help provide motivation.

For: For shin splints stretch the lower leg muscles. Sit, reach down & pull your toes back: 30 sec, 5 reps.

Exercise: Exercise is harder if you do not like the sporting activity you are doing. Exercise should be fun!

Change: Change your outlook: don't see exercise as work but rather as a fun activity to look forward to.

Regular: Regular exercise won't make you muscle-bound but you will feel toned & better about your body image.

Don't: Don't go from zero to 10 in one day. Gradually train to avoid injury.

Exercise: Exercise with friends or make new ones! join a walking or running group.

Riding: Riding a bike, climbing, and stair steppers exercise buttocks & thighs, without your noticing it!

Set: Set a time for exercise each day. Interrupt balancing the checkbook or deskwork to go walking at 7pm.

Start: Start very slowly - maybe even 5-10 minutes - and then gradually increase exercise 5 minutes a week.

Pace: Pace yourself, do not overexercise initially, as injury will set you back. Go slowly and steadily.

No: Myth: you need to exhaust yourself at the gym. Fact: 20 minutes of brisk daily walking is plenty!

Exercise: Exercise more by doing something you enjoy like dancing, swimming, hiking, etc. Move & have fun!

Ignore: Do regular moderate daily activities like 15 min brisk walking. Don't overtrain yourself!

Be: Be in shape for the day with a healthy breakfast and an early walk around your block before working!

Hard: Hard to get 30m/day? Get 30-one minute spurts. Push ups, sit ups, keep barbell handy, etc. Stairs!

NO: No time for exercise? Walk in place when cooking, working or watching tv. Don't be still, keep moving, it helps.

You'll: You'll reap more benefits with exercise than smoking, drinking ;gambling.Plus it's cheaper and safer.

Increase: Increase the intensity of everyday activities. Try parking further and walking faster to the office.

Remember,: Remember, exercise makes your body and your mind stronger! willpower!

Myth:: Myth: one must feel strong and motivated before starting an exercise program.

Make: Make a game of it. You can do more than before. Fitness increases.

U: You wouldn't brush teeth 1x/week for 15min instead of everyday for 2min. Same w/ exercise, at least 30min/day.

If: If you enjoy the exercise you're doing, you'll stick with it. Keep doing it until the endorphins kick in.

When: When starting exercise program, always go gradually, and progressively to avoid injury.

Even: Even walking is exercise, and brisk walk is better than slow pace. Set realistic goals, and break them.

Eating: Eating enough clean food daily is critically important to fuel exercise and see fitness gains.

If: If you didn't grow up running barefoot, then you probably shouldn't start doing it in your 30s.

Don't: Don't wear shoes that are tight or pinch your toes.

Do: Do take at least one day off for rest.

Starting: Starting up: don't try too hard or go too fast. Start with 5 mins/day and add 5 min each week.

Do: Do exercise with a friend. They can motivate and track your progress too.

Dos:: Dos: if you have not exercised in many years, consult with your pcp first.

No: No matter what form of exercise you do, slow is better than fast motions.

Do: Do not use heat on an initial injury. Use ice for 48 hours and then use heat.

Do: Do alter your work out so you get both cardio and weight exercise.

Do: Do use more reps with less weight to increase tone and not bulk up.

Do: Do warm up and stretch prior to excercising.

Do: Do be careful doing squats since they put huge pressure on you achilles tendon.

Do: Do use orthotics in your shoes to prevent overuse and plantar fasciitis.

Don't: Don't dwell on trivialities. Do enjoy life, for only life all life has significance.

If: If swollen in your ankes and feet elevate them above heart level.

Always: Always start in a walking program and work your way up to a jog and then run.

Do: Do warm up for 10 minutes, and cool down for 5 mins.

Do: Do exercise, but don't start with extremes.

Don't: Don't get discouraged! keep working at it!

In: In older adults, weight lifting seems beneficial in maintaining muscle bulk and bone strength.

If: If a non-exerciser, start with a 5 minute walk daily; increase 5 minutes/wk: in 2 months, that's 45.

For: For persons with asthma, use your albuterol inhaler (or singulair) 1/2 hour before exercise.

Sprint: Sprint bursts through interval training is the part in exercise that gives you that "runner's high".

I: I recommend committing to regular exercise, even if it's 10 minutes.

Start: Start small. Meeting a goal of walking 5-10min every day won't leave you sore or tired.

When: When doing weights or resistance exercise, focus on your core (chest/abdomen) muscles.

Short: Short bursts of intense activity adding up to 30 mins/day.

Be: Be smart. Choose activities you can sustain. It's a marathon not a sprint.

Brisk: Brisk walking & pool exercises burn lots of calories without stressing joints.

Bursts: Bursts of intense activity adding up to 30mins/day=good!

Find: Find something you really like, that way you will stick with it. Or a class with people you like.

Ten: Ten minute workouts three times a day are as good a one 30 minute workout. Do what fits.

Find: Find an exercise you like ... And then make the time to enjoy it.

If: If you are reading this, you have all the equipment you need to find a fun activity that you can do.

Walk: Walk & move more, sit less, talk on phone/cell phone standing.

Do: Do something you enjoy for exercise.

Make: Make exercise a part of your daily routine, like lunch!

Be: Be a positive role model to one's family: exercise, eat healthy, don't smoke.

Back: Back or joint problems? Water-based exercises may be easier.

"No: Myth: "no gain without pain". If it's causing pain, it may be causing damage. Listen to your body.

Steroids: Steroids may provide bulk and strength, but also promote future injuries, and best avoided.

Anyone: Anyone can exercise without a doctor's evaluation. Just start walking, which is good for everything.

Early: Early retirement has been associated with earlier health issues, so stay active!

Exercise: Exercise appears to protect the hippocampus, one of the first regions to succumb to alzheimer's.

Avoid: Avoid white foods like white bread, rice, potatoes, due to effect on blood sugar and insulin.

Start: Start any new activity slowly. If an hour long class is too much just walk in place & rejoin later.

To: To prevent toe pain, make sure you wear a shoe with a wide and deep toe box.

Reduce: Reduce your stress. Anxiety can interfere with memory, concentration and just about everything.

Prevent: Prevent onset of dementia with more exercise! better fitness in your 40's/50's prevents dementia!

Try: Try a new hobby or learn a musical instrument.

Drink: Drink 6-8 glasses of non-alcoholic fluids (water, seltzer, fruit juice, gatorade..) daily.

No: No matter what, think positive! sleep well, observe that diet, prevent stress and depression.

For: For sprains and strains use ice, compression, rest and elevation.

For: For sore muscles, a light version of the activity can eliminate soreness.

For: For mild pain of the achilles tendon use ice for 30 min three times daily.

For: For achilles tendon pain use a 1/4 lift in the heel of your shoe to remove pressure.

Working: Working puzzles or crosswords really will help.

Think: Think gym membership is too expensive? Let that motivate you to spend more time there. Get your moneys worth!

Do: Do have a towel and some gym wear at work. Turn lunch break into a mini-workout!

Renew: Renew your goals every 6 weeks. The best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time!

Not: Not everyone is made to jog or "spin". Find something active you enjoy doing and do it-regularly.

Start: Start small and simple - something once weekly. Advance gradually. Baby steps lead to new habits.

Not: Not necessary to lift heavy weights, do more reps with lower weights, same results.

No: No time for it? You could exercise even while sitting, standing/cooking or watching tv.

Do: Do vary your workouts. Less chance of injury and more fun!

Gyms: Gyms are not clean. Carry an etoh based hand cleanser and clean towel with you. Use gym clothes once!

Get: Get a partner and encourage/support each other.

No: No time for exercise? Love tv? Exercise during each commercial. Will get stronger and burn calories.

Older: Older and heavier patients can enjoy aqau-aerobics. Done to music, it's fun, tones muscles & is cardio!

Add: Add variety to your workouts to keep you motivated and interested.

Set: Set small incremental goals. Get off the couch, move, walk, then run.

Yard: Yard work and gardening are great forms of exercise. You can always "chuck" the riding mower!

When: When you exercise in intense short bursts you maintain a higher metabolism than longer duration!

EXERCISE: Exercise your mind by reading. Exercise your body by dancing. Exercise your soul by meditating!

My: My joints hurt so i can't run? Then walk, bike, swim. There are lots of low impact solutions.

Don't: Don't think that you need to get your heart rate super high to get a workout. Follow your breathing.

Mow: Mow your yard! not with a riding mower, unless you have acreage! this is good exercise, not work!

Avoid: Avoid overuse/stress injuries by slowly increasing your distance and duration of exercise.

Always: Always take the stairs! up & down!

Keep: Keep dumbells at your place of work! i keep a 20 and 40lb set in mine.

For: For those with limitations, several short blocks of exercise work just as well as one long block.

Tackle: Tackle your yard chores. Be outside, get exercise, and keep your place looking good. Win-win!

Don't: Don't sit on the couch while you watch the news. Sit on the floor and stretch/etc. While you update!

The: The best way to stick with exercise is find someone to exericse with who will motivate you to exercise.

Exercise: Exercise is like a medication that treats every illness. Even better, it's most effective when shared.

Isometric: Isometric exercises dont require a gym. Try contracting your stomach, thighs, arms while at work!

Daily: Daily exercise can help to prevent heart disease.

Regular: Regular exercise reduces your risk for strokes.

A: A brisk walk -- can be more effective than a nap or cup of coffee at fighting fatigue.

One: One benefit of running: long, lean muscles.

There: There are many ways to exercise, even when it is cold out.

When: When you are injured make sure you take a time out to heal.

Exercise: Exercise safety tip: if you don't know how to use the equipment ask to be properly trained.

Gymnastics: Gymnastics helps children to develop coordination & balance.

Did: Did you know that your swim stroke is one of the determinants of how many calories you burn?

Swimming: Swimming provides an excellent aerobic workout without pounding your skeletal system.

Working: Working out outside gives you a dose of vitamin d while increasing physical fitness.

Two: Two incredible gifts from working out outdoors: fresh air & mother nature.

Exercising: Exercising in a green space for as little as five minutes can improve mood and self esteem.

Sleeping: Sleeping well, not smoking, and regular exercise are the most important to a long healthy life.

Some: Some benefits of exercise can be realised in only 20 minutes a day.

Vary: Vary your exercise program and/or location so it doesn't become tedious.

If: If you have a dog, regular brisk walks can be good for both of you.

Do: Do it with the ones you love, and the health benefits will include emotional, spiritual health.

Join: Join the gym, invite a friend, go to the gym, eat healthily after the gym. Repeat tomorrow.

If: If it is on your schedule, you at least have a chance of getting it done.

Start: Start by walking. If you can't work out you can still get moving around the neighborhood.

Get: Get a pedometer app (pacer) and train to walk 10, 000 steps per day. That will do it!

To: To keep our body in good health is a duty... Otherwise we can't keep our mind strong!

An: An exercise-filled vacation. Go somewhere where exercise is required. That will decrease stress.

Worsening: Worsening knee osteoarthritis can occur with inactivity or overactivity. Exercise, but moderation!

When: When beginning a running program have a gait evaluation in order to determine best shoe type.

Choose: Choose an exercise regimen you enjoy. You will not continue a program if you don't.

When: When weight lifting, correct form is very important. Poor form leads to poor results and injuries.

Remember: Remember muscle weighs more than fat. Following the scale may mislead your progress.

Very: Very thin people can have high percentage of body fat if they don't have much muscle.

When: When weight lifting remember to give your muscle time to recover after a hard workout.

Each: Each minute of high intensity exercise was linked to .O7 reduced risk of obesity.Each minute counts!

Each: Each minute of high intensity exercise was linked to .O7 reduced risk of obesity.Get moving now!

Each: Each minute counts!each minute of high intensity exercise was linked to .O7 reduced risk of obesity.

The: The intensity of the activity can matter as much as the duration for health benefits.

Take: Take the stairs! even short bouts[a minute or two] of relatively intense exercise reduce obesity.

Take: Take the stairs! even short bouts[a minute or two] of relatively intense exercise reduce obesity.

Take: Take the stairs! even short bouts[a minute or two] of relatively intense exercise reduces obesity.

If: If you can afford a trainer - this will help motivate you as well as tailor and maximize workouts.

While: While watching tv commercials do squats, pushups, planks, and stretching. More tv = more exercise.

Don't: Don't exceed ur limitas or abilities, do have a program set up by an at-c 2 fit needs & abilities.

Put: Put a head light on that bicycle, wear reflective clothing/a helmet, and go with someone at night.

Use: Use the stairs as often as possible, avoid elevators and escalators if possible.

Don't: Don't include stretching time in your minutes of cardio.

Do: Do warm up &cool down.Don't over exercise. Learn d proper technique for whatever exercise u r doing.

Slow: Slow and steady wins the race. Find a from of exercise you enjoy, a sport maybe. Make it fun!

A: A physical therapist can assess you and help develop a personalized exercise program after injury.

Exercise: Exercise and play with your children and grandchildren. Make it fun, make it regular.

Make: Make your exercise routine fun -- you will be more likely to stay with it.

Try: Try ; get at least a net par for every hole you play - you can be a 'net 18 scratcher'.

Why: Why run? Running works your abs, quads, hamstrings, calves, hip flexors ; gluteals.

Run: Run in green spaces to increase level of stress relief.

Running: Running form: keep your head and neck erect as you run. Avoid looking at your feet.

Running: Running form: running with knees high in the air is usually only for sprinters.

Why: Why run? Running ; other forms of aerobic exercise can help to keep you regular.

STRETCHING:: Stretching: don't stretch beyond the point that you start feeling muscle tightness.

Walking: Walking and jogging burn about the same calories per distance, just takes longer to walk...

Set: Set short and long term goals for exercising every day or a few times a week.

Depending: Depending on ur age exercise is needed for mental ; physical well being. Ex . According 2 age ;needs.

It: It is a way to spend time with those you love in a healthy way.

Sometimes: Sometimes you need someone to set a pace, someone disciplined. Sometimes you have to pay a trainer.

Even: Even 30 minutes a day can be healthy.

Easier: Easier to exercise with a friend than solo!

DO: Do -park further away from the supermarket and walk further as exercise.

Do: Do increase your exercise slowly and do not overdo it. Stretch after exercising.

Find: Find something you enjoy and invite a friend. Staying regular with exercise by sharing!

Ides of March: Don't beware the Ides of March! Get outdoors and take a brisk walk for at least 20 minutes.