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    Have you done your pushups today?

    The pushup is a classic exercise that uses your body weight for resistance. Here's how to do it: 1. Lie facedown on the floor with your elbows bent and your palms next to your shoulders. 2. Keeping your back straight, push up with your arms until your arms are extended. 3. Lower your body until your chin touches the floor.

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    Exercise: Do you need it if you're slim?

    Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, whether you need to lose weight or not. Why exercise? Regular exercise: 1. Boosts your stamina. 2. Improves your mood. 3. Reduces your risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. 4. Keeps your mind sharp. 5. Improves fatigue. So what are you waiting for? Get moving today.

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    Need a reason to exercise? Here are 7!

    Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Exercise is the answer. Here are seven ways exercise improves your life: 1. Exercise improves your mood. 2. Exercise combats chronic diseases. 3. Exercise helps you manage your weight. 4. Exercise boosts your energy level. 5. Exercise helps keep your brain sharp. 6. Exercise can help you live longer. 7. Exercise can be fun. Find an activity you enjoy, and go for it.

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    How fit are you?

    How do you know your fitness routine is paying off? Track your numbers: 1.Record your pulse rate before and after a brisk 10-minute walk. 2. Record your time after a 1.5-mile run. 3. Count how many pushups you can do at a time and how many situps you can do in one minute. 4. See how far you can reach forward while seated on the floor with your legs in front of you. 5. Measure your waist circumference just above your hipbones. 6. Calculate your body mass index. Repeat these measurements again in six weeks to assess your progress.
     

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