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I almost never exercise before. now i want to get started doing it. what is the best exercise for starter? is swimming okay
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Swimming is great.: Swimming is wonderful. Weight lifting with low weights and simple walking are fine. Shoot for thirty minutes about 5 times per week. Get your hr up to about 160 beats per minute.
Answered 4/27/2013
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