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Please share some do's and don'ts when it comes to aerobic exercise.

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Regular: Regular aerobic exercise (30 minutes, 3 times/week) is good for your back.

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Getting: Getting 30 mins. Of aerobic exercise lowers not only Insulin production, but also requirements!

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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90minutes: 90 minutes of daily aerobic exercise and you are on your way to significant weight loss!

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Aerobic: Aerobic exercise for 30 mins., every other day and avoid the simple carbs.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Aerobic: Aerobic exercise can raise your hdl.

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Do: Do regular aerobic exercise, get regular sufficient sleep, get help if too stressed.

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Regular: Regular aerobic exercise, in the form of walking, for 30 minutes a day.

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Don't: Don't just rely upon lifting. Aerobic exercise should also be performed.

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Start: Start slowly with a day of rest in between. Be sure protein & h2o intake is adequate & progress slow.

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Walk,: Walk, run, swim, or bike. 70% heart rate hike. Less stress and the like!

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Do: Do listen to your body. Do not continue something that really hurts. Do find an exercise partner.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Repeated: Repeated sprints build cardio, but leg muscle gains are faster! best done with heart rate monitor!

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Don't: Don't exercise while you are fighting off an infection.

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Stop: Stop exercising if you develop chest pain or feel faint. Call your doctor.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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Don't: Don't eat before exercise, but do drink plenty of water!

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Don't: Don't compete with others at the start. Listen to your body and gradually increase at your pace!

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Aerobic: Aerobic exercise is not only for young people!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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Don't: Don't push yourself too much. Gains made more slowly are sustainable, with lower risk of injury!

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Warm: Warm up the muscles in your work out with gradual and slow increment of weight and resistance.

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Wear: Wear proper shoes with adequate support when working out.

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Aerobic: Aerobic exercise: extremely beneficial for healthy life, however, not a strength training replacement.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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If: If you want cardio, cycling is much easier on the joints especially if you weigh more than 160lb!

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Try: Try to be active most days of the week. Even if it means a 5-10 minute walk or break during lunch.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Whatever: Whatever you do, enjoy it. Aerobic activity is of longer duration. Don't add boring to hard activity!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

When: When you start a cardio-program you will breathe heavily at modest exertion. This is normal!

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You: You can increase your activity just by measuring it. Try a Fitbit or the iphone app, "moves".

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Dr. James Courey answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Progress: Progress slowly and consistently. Want results? Don't give up and do not be discouraged.

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

It's: It's not just any exercise that gets you to breathe fast and your heart to race a bit.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Do: Do circuit training as aerobic activity to build muscle and still maintain cardio-fitness 2 days/wk!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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If: If you work in an office, climb 10 flights twice during lunch, before you eat, of course!

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If you: Are just starting? Go slowly until your endurance increases.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Any: Any activity is aerobic if your heart rate is 75% of your max for 20 or more minutes!

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Walk : At a brisk pace for 15 minutes at least 3 days a week.

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Wear sandals : More accidents can happen from wearing flip flops while exercising. Wear a cross-training shoe.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The: Myth: the more intense the exercise, the better.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Do: Do take periodic breaks from exercise. Don't make your activities a recipe for obsessive behavior!

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

SWIMMING: Swimming is an excellent form of exercise if you have fibromyalgia.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

SWIMMING: Swimming can help to lower your blood pressure.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Aerobic: Aerobic exercise tip: physical activity is a great way to blow off steam.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Aerobic: Aerobic exercise tip: pound out aggression by pounding your feet against the pavement.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Aerobic: Aerobic exercise tip: some team sports allow you to work out aggression while getting fit.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Aerobic: Aerobic exercise tip: when exercising you can meet your social needs while getting fit.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Aerobic: Aerobic exercise is a body in motion.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Aerobic: Aerobic exercise tip: your max heart rate goal during exercise = your age subtracted from 220.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Aerobic: Aerobic exercise tip: max recommended heart rate x 70% = upper limit of fat burning zone.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Find: Find out the physical readiness standards before recruit training, such as how many pull ups?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get: Get you butt off the coach and work out!

Answered 2/28/2014

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Dr. Edison Wong answered

Specializes in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Aerobic: Aerobic exercise requires you set aside time in the day to go to the gym or other exercise place.

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Dr. Daniel Kessler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Every: Every day invest in your body by exercising 20 minutes. The return on investment depends on you.

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Dr. Daniel Kessler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do:: Do: exercise daily 20 minutes. Don't: overexercise. Remember quality over quantity; stay dedicated.

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

As: As long as you are not out of breath or holding your breath, it is still aerobic exercise.

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Start: Start slowly and take days off if you haven't exercised regularly for a while.

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Do: Do eat a healthy snack one hour before exercise, to fuel your body.

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

You: You could use your watch. Increase activity by five minutes every other day. 30 mins in no time!

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It: It can be hazardous to exercise strenuously when the temperature is above 90 degrees f.

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Add: Add resistance training to your aerobic exercise program to build muscle and burn more calories.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Don't: Don't overtrain. Make sure to have adequate rest intervals to allow the muscles to heal in between.

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Clear: Clear your heart with your doctor, then work your heart and get that heart rate up.

Answered 1/9/2014

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

If: If want to become a runner start with a good walk-to-run program to prevent injury.

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DO: Do it! do any amount of time and any amount of difficulty you can do! don't do what causes pain!

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

It's: It's not just running! find a program you enjoy including in and out of the water. Feel the joy!

Answered 1/21/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Myth:: Myth: you need to exercise "as vigorously as possible" to get the benefits of aerobic exercise.

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Do: Do be consistent with your aerobic exercise.

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Intervals: Intervals of intense periods 1-2 mins followed by a slower pace 2-5 min can turbocharge your workout.

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An: An exercise program combining aerobic and resistance training is vastly better than just one.

Answered 9/26/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

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

Answered 9/4/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

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

Answered 9/4/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

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

Answered 9/4/2013

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Time: Time shortage? Keep moving even if in one place for long. Sedentary life can be changed this way.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Most: Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second. William james.

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Reduce: Reduce risk of injury, stretch before & after exercise.

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Do: Do carry a water bottle for your aerobic workout as you'll need it.

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

If: If you are on a diuretic and are elderly, correct loss of water/sweating, and replenishing fluids!

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Water: Water aerobics are great for those with back, hip or knee pain. Especially if you are over weight!

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

Respect: Respect the limits of your own body.

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Do: Do vigorous aerobic exercise daily, but stop is you have chest pain. If you do, call your doctor!

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Go: Go for it if lipoproteins, hba1c & BP excellent. Otherwise slow down and optimize these first.

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

The: The body is being pushed to build new abilities inside the muscle cels. It does not happen overnight.

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

High: High intensity exercise doesn't take as long, raises heart rate, increases weight loss.

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Doesn't: Doesn't have to be done in the gym! you can walk in your driveway or on your staircase - just do it!

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Aerobic: Aerobic exercise can stand to be anerobic (where you are short of breath) briefly. Helps your health.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Why: Why run? Running releases endorphins which can be calming and lead to a runner’s high.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

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Knowing: Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough, we must do. --leonardo da vinci.

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Dr. Shiroko Sokitch answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

You: You can get more cardio just jumping around to your favorite music in your living room.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: It is best for you if done regularly but stop and tell your doc if you get unusually short of breath.

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Ignore: Do exercise three times a week. Do something you enjoy. Do consider brisk walking. Don't stress.

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

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Bicycling: Bicycling a marvelous way to get a cardiac work-out. Wear reflective clothing. Get heart checked 1st.

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Increase: Increase your amount of time exercising daily in small increments until 30 min/day. Intensity next.

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15-29: 15-29 minutes of exercise a day improves both your physical and mental health.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Can't: Can't run? Walk. Try for 10, 000 steps per day. Even 2000 step increments improve measurable health!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Do: Do get a pedometer! then you can't fool yourself!

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Do: Do stretch before and after exercising and cool down afterwards.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Everyone should do some form of aerobic exercise daily.

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Ignore: If you can speak in full sentences while doing your aerobic exercise, you aren't working hard enough.

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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do: Start slow, increase as tolerated, go with a friend, be creative. Don't overexert or stop doing.

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Dr. Marcie Berman answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Build up slowly when starting any aerobic activity. It is surprising how quickly emdurance improves.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: You need a minimum of 20 minutes , 3 x a week to get in shape.

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