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Discover the benefits of exercise through Dixon's expert advice! Learn how to gain stamina, look and feel better, and live a healthier, longer life by incorporating moderate-intensity workouts into your routine. Get answers to common questions like how much exercise you need, how to lose weight effectively, and how to stay active on a budget. Uncover the six key reasons to exercise and follow a helpful checklist to kickstart your fitness journey. From finding time to integrating workouts into your daily life, Dixon's comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to improve your overall well-being.
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exercise for life • Gain energy and stamina • Feel and look better • Live longer and healthier
Q & A • How much do I need? • -30 minutes • -moderate intensity (such as walking) • -five days a week • How can I lose weight? • Increase your activity gradually • The more active you are, the greater the benefits • How can I exercise on a budget? • Walk instead of drive • Turn household chores into workouts • Improvise with household items, such as canned goods instead of hand weights
Six Reasons to Exercise Exercise: • Brightens your mood • Can be fun • Reduces your health risks • Manages your weight • Strengthens your body • Improves the quality of your sleep
Getting Started Checklist • Determine your fitness level • Take your resting and active pulse rate • Time a one-mile walk • Design a plan • Set goals • Create a schedule • Choose activities you enjoy • Gather equipment • Take action • -start slowly • -add challenges gradually • -monitor your progress
Finding Time • At home • Wake up early • Combine chores and exercise • Involve others • Away from home • Join a team • Join a club • Plan active outings • At work • Commute actively • Take the stairs • Take fitness breaks • Involve your co-workers
Elements of a Good Workout • Aerobic activity • Muscular fitness • Stretching • Core flexibility