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    Want a strong brain? Exercise!

    Regular exercise strengthens and tones your brain just as it does your body.

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    Whole-body vibration: An effective workout?

    Whole-body vibration — Don't give up regular exercise and a healthy diet.

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    Barefoot running shoes: Better than traditional running shoes?

    Barefoot running shoes are designed to protect your feet while mimicking the mechanics of barefoot running.

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    Slide show: Aquatic exercises

    Thinking about signing up for an aquatic exercise class? Or trying water exercises on your own? Check out these pool moves.

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    Ankle weights for fitness walkers: Good idea?

    When you walk, skip the ankle weights and simply pick up the pace.

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    Kids and exercise: How much activity do they need?

    You know your kids should exercise, but how much? Find out and get ideas for helping children and adolescents be more physically active.

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    Want to get more active? Try an activity tracker

    Want to get more active and fit? Use an activity tracker. You can buy activity trackers online and at most fitness and sporting goods stores. Once you have your activity tracker, set a goal, such as increasing your number of steps a day to reach a goal of 10,000 steps a day. The simple process of recording your steps and tracking your progress may help you increase your physical activity.

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    Buying athletic shoes? Check your arch

    Athletic shoes should be tailored to your arch type (high arch, neutral arch, low arch). Your arches play an important role in how you adapt to various surfaces as you walk. But there is no one "best shoe" for a particular foot type, and comfort and proper fit should be the main criteria you use.

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    Walking with ankle weights? Stop!

    A well-rounded fitness program includes both aerobic exercise and strength training. But skip the ankle weights. Ankle weights may strain your ankle joint and leg muscles, which could increase your risk of injury. To get more out of your walking routine, simply pick up the pace. If you're in good shape, add short bursts of jogging into your regular brisk walks. If you're less fit, alternate leisurely walking with periods of faster walking.

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    How much exercise do you need?

    For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. Moderate aerobic exercise includes activities such as brisk walking or swimming. Vigorous aerobic exercise includes activities such as running or aerobic dancing. The guidelines suggest that you spread out this exercise during the course of a week. The guidelines also recommend that you do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least twice a week.

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