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Getting Started

Benefits of Exercise

Exercise is a type of physical activity that can generate even more health and fitness benefits! It is important to include exercise that targets cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility.

Examples of different forms of exercise:

  • walking, jogging, running, biking, skating, hiking
  • using an elliptical or stairclimbing machine
  • strength training with free weights, machines, airballs, tubing, body weight, or other equipment
  • group exercise classes
  • stretching dynamically (by performing movement) or statically (holding a position for a set period of time)
  • yoga, pilates

Participating in a properly designed exercise program helps maximize success as you work toward your fitness goals.

African American athletic woman doing weight exercises for upper body strength during sports training in a gym.

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