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Will exercising help me or hurt me?
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Depends: If done right, exercise is always helpful. See your doctor for proper clearance and possibly a personal trainer to design a program around your limitations.
Answered 2/20/2013
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Only help if done Rt: Exercise only helps if done right. Improves immunity. Maintains weight. Keeps you lean. Helps activities of daily living. Improves Insulin sensitivity. Increases metabolic rate. Improves mood. Improves self-esteem. Can ward of arthritis. And etc!
Answered 6/25/2014
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