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How can you start exercising after being sedentary for long time?
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Low impact : Start with low impact exercise such as swimming, biking, elliptical use. Walking is ok. Add weight lifting/resistance using proper body mechanics.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Start slow.: Don't hit it too hard too fast. Start slow, maybe twenty minutes of light cardiovascular work to get your feet wet. As this becomes easier, lengthen your sessions and go harder.
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