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The importance of regular physical activity
As a society, our awareness of the importance of healthy living has never been higher, and the benefits achieved through regular physical activity are clear.

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Cardio Basics
Cardiovascular training, or aerobics, involves elevating your heart rate to 65-80% of its maximum for a sustained period of time (usually 20 minutes or more.) Regular cardiovascular activity will strengthen your heart muscle, increase the oxygenation ...

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Strength Basics
Strength training effectively fortifies the muscles and connective tissues that hold your entire body together. It literally strengthens your body from the inside out, allowing you to train harder, recover faster and reduce your overall risk of injury.

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Stretching Basics
Flexibility refers to the range of motion or the amount of movement possible at a particular joint. A good stretching program improves range of motion results in many benefits, including: improved posture, balance and coordination.

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Nutrition Basics
Even though the focus on the importance of nutrition is certainly nothing new, many of the top causes of death remain directly related to the way we eat. Proper nutrition is essential to healthy living ...

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Motivation
Trying to stay on track with an exercise routine is a very common challenge. Often, one will start a routine, train hard for a few months and then tire of it.


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Always consult your doctor before beginning or modifying any physical activity or fitness program.

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