Aerobic exercise
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Exercising? Take it up a notch
Want to get the most out of your workouts? Try interval training! This simply means alternating bursts of intense activity with intervals of lighter activity. Take walking. If you're in good shape, try incorporating short bursts of jogging into your regular power walks. If you're less fit, alternate leisurely walking with periods of faster walking. (For example, if you typically walk outdoors, walk faster between certain mailboxes, trees or city blocks.) The more vigorously you exercise the more calories you'll burn, even if you increase intensity for just a few minutes at a time.
Exercise: How much do I need every day?
Find out how much exercise you need and how to get it.
Exercise intensity: How to measure it
To get the most out of exercising, aim for moderate to vigorous exercise intensity. See how to judge your exercise intensity.
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.
Barefoot running shoes: Better than traditional running shoes?
Barefoot running shoes are designed to protect your feet while mimicking the mechanics of barefoot running.
Aquatic exercises
Thinking about signing up for an aquatic exercise class? Or trying water exercises on your own? Check out these pool moves.
Aerobic exercise: Top 10 reasons to get physical
Need inspiration to work out? Consider the top 10 benefits of aerobic exercise.
Aerobic exercise: How to warm up and cool down
Learn how to warm up and cool down the safe way.
5K run: 7-week training schedule for beginners
5K run — Make it to race day in seven weeks.
10,000 steps a day: Too low? Too high?
Work up to a goal of walking 10,000 steps each day, depending on your starting fitness level, for numerous health benefits.
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