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What is Exercise?
Your heart is a muscle and, like any other muscle, it needs regular exercise in order for it to pump blood around your body efficiently. Research has shown that people who have a physically active lifestyle are at approximately half the risk of heart disease as those who do not.
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Also known as Exercises, physical activity, Physical Exercise, Aerobic Exercise, Physical Exercises, Aerobic Exercises, Warm-Up Exercises, Warm-Up Exercise, Warm Up Exercise, Isometric Exercises, Isometric Exercise, fitness recommendations
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Exercise
Exercise isn't a new idea. Records of people exercising go back to 1100 B.C., when the Greeks competed in the javelin throw, distance running, archery, and boxing. Hippocrates (460 B.C.-377 B.C.), the father of medicine, wrote that "eating alone will not keep a man well, he must also take exercise." Milo of Croton, in 6 B.C., discovered the Principle of Progressive Overload, in which he carried a calf every day on his shoulders and as it grew into a bull and got heavier, he got stronger (just like adding heavier dumbbells). Read more on
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Exercise
There is always a risk of injury from exercise, particularly from strenuous activity that puts excessive pressure on the joints and muscles. If you want to start exercising, but you either have not done it before, or you have not exercised for a long time, you should talk to your GP about your fitness before starting any kind of exercise programme. This is particularly important if... Read more on
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Physical activity
Physical activity is any activity that causes your body to work harder than normal. It describes activities that are beyond your daily routine of sitting, standing, and walking up stairs. Everyone can benefit from increased physical activity. Read more on
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Exercise headaches
Exercise headaches, as the name suggests, occur during or after sustained, strenuous exercise. The activities most commonly associated with these types of headaches are running, rowing, tennis, swimming and weightlifting. Read more on
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Exercise - Get weight loss advice, cardio and strength training ...
Mar 10, 2011 ... Learn about exercise, how to lose weight and how to get fit and healthy. You'll find weight loss advice, free cardio, strength training, ... Read more on
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Physical exercise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons. ... Read more on
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The Exercise Habit -- familydoctor.org
Learn how to make exercise a regular part of your life by sticking with it and preventing injuries. Read more on
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Exercise and Fitness Tips: Get the Most from Your Physical Activity.
Mar 9, 2011 ... Get answers to your questions about exercise, and tips for getting ... With these exercise and fitness tips, you can learn to gauge how hard ... Read more on
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Exercise, Workout, and Fitness Center: Yoga, Cardio, Strength ...
From weight training to healthy exercise programs, find health and fitness information for a healthy lifestyle. Read more on
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Why Exercise Is Cool
Tells why exercise is important and explores the many benefits of physical activity. Read more on
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Facts
Most people know that exercise is good for their health. However, it is important to be aware of exactly how dangerous being unfit can be.
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Making changes
Starting an exercise plan can be daunting, and you may worry about being able to keep it up. The following tips can help you get motivated for regular exercise and help you stick to it.
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Recommendations
If you want to increase the amount of physical activity you do but find yourself short of time, you can incorporate exercise into your routine by doing your usual activities in a way that requires a bit more energy. Some suggestions are listed below.
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Risks
There is always a risk of injury from exercise, particularly from strenuous activity that puts excessive pressure on the joints and muscles. If you want to start exercising, but you either have not done it before, or you have not exercised for a long time, you should talk to your GP about your fitness before starting any kind of exercise programme. This is particularly important if...
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www.nhs.uk