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begin exercising, slowly build the intensity and length of your workouts. If you try to do too much too ... , decide to do 30 minutes of a certain activity 5 days a week for 4 weeks. Then get the right gear. Make ... exercise; fitness; senior fitness; aerobic exercise; strength training; calisthenics; heart rate; heart disease; stretching;

-terrain bikes have 15 to 21 gears. To get a good workout, learn to use all of them, the IBF says. In ... this in mind, here's how to get the most out of your ride, whether you're cycling on vacation ... biking;IBF;International Bicycle Fund;cycle;biking safety rules;bike shape;bike gears;better health biking;cycling;cycling workout

Exercise, Heart Health ... health. The makings of a hearty workout When you exercise, you are training your heart to work ... slowly for at least 5 minutes and gradually return to rest. Do some gentle stretches to keep your

Running: How to Start ... your fitness level and energy. Before getting started, you’ll want to buy a good pair of athletic ... -burning, stress-reducing aerobic workout. Here's how to get started. Ready, Set, Run! It may not ... running;stress-reducing aerobic workout;running program;running injuries;safe running;getting started running;2753

key to getting a good aerobic workout in tennis or racquetball is to keep your rest periods brief ... your speed and overall flexibility. To get the most from your workout, you and your opponent

survivors. Exercise can help by doing these things: Increase your fitness, which can help you return ... can act as a wake-up call to not take your health for granted. Exercising and getting into good

*ALL After Tx ... also be used to look for signs that the leukemia might have come back.  Terms you may hear Your ALL ... . Your healthcare provider will discuss treatment options to get your ALL back into remission ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

the restraint is needed. They must follow current practice and guidelines. Explain to the ... patient’s dignity How you can help Know that your loved one will be helped in doing ... 83286;understanding restraints;restraints;vest restraints;restraints, vest;mitt restraints;restraints, mitt;wrist restraints;restraints, wrist

being active with the other things you need to do. For instance, stand up from your desk and walk ... simple Why make activity hard on yourself? Choose things that you like to do and that fit into your ... 84706; diabetes: getting started with exercise; diabetes, exercise, getting started; exercise, diabetes, getting started

weight- or resistance-training programs to improve their health and fitness. The following quiz can help ... Muscles need time to repair and rebuild after a workout. That's what makes them stronger. Doing weight ... fitness; weight training; strength training; lifting weights; weightlifting; muscles; muscle strength;

simple things you can do to safeguard your feet while you put them through the demands of a workout or ... makes your feet swell and will change the fit. Try running or walking to the shoe store. Another trick ... 512;shoes;properly fitting shoes;lacing shoes

Stretching: Make it Part of Your Workout Routine ... Stretching is an easy thing you can do to improve your health, yet it's often the most ... workout routine. Although stretching is simple to do, it’s often the most ignored part of people’s ... ;chest stretches;back stretches;wrists stretches;arms stretches;stretch;daily workout routine;1789

healthcare provider about making the following health changes in the time leading up to your ... your fitness level. You may then have an easier time getting back to your daily activities after ... preparing for surgery;nutrition;Getting Healthy Before Surgery;physical fitness;61093

prize for finishing a stretching routine first. Go slowly to get all the benefits. Stay fit year ... contact sports. But there are things kids can do to protect themselves. Preparing before and after a

health condition you need to address. Your heart rate can also help you monitor your health and fitness ... There is no one-size-fits-all normal heart rate. So it’s important to know what’s normal for you ... pulse; heart beats; fitness;

You’ve been vowing to get more exercise, so why not pump up the tires and head out on your bike ... been vowing to get more exercise, so why not pump up the tires and head out on your bike? Better ... bicycling; biking; bike; fitness; exercise; aerobic exercise; bike helmet; bike safety; child safety;

Diabetes: The Importance of Exercise ... . As you get stronger and can do more, you can add a few extra minutes to your physical activity. If ... that doing various types of workouts and exercising with friends motivates them to keep their health goals.

Understanding Epilepsy and Seizures in Adults ... to check the level of medicine in your body. Based on this level, your healthcare provider may change ... electrodes to your scalp. This test is done to see how medicine is helping the electrical problems in ... epilepsy;135, 4;seizures;4

Cold weather doesn't have to put a chill on your fitness routine, even if the treadmill or ... fall along with it. Cold weather doesn't have to put a chill on your fitness routine, even if the ... indoor exercise;kickboxing;swimming;racquetball;wall climbing;indoor cycling;Spinning class;Indoor Fitness

get around those things.  For family and friends It’s much easier for your loved one to be ... After a stroke, you may not be able to do everything you used to. But there are still simple ... 88894;Preventing recurrent stroke: getting advice;getting advice to prevent another stroke;stroke ... prevention, advice;how to prevent another stroke;how to prevent recurrent strokes