Fitness basics
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Need motivation to exercise? Try a diary
Have you started a workout program? Good for you! Record your efforts to track progress toward your goals. After each workout, record these items: 1. The date. 2. Your activity (swimming, lifting weights, volleyball). 3. How long you exercised. 4. How you felt afterward. Having a chronicle of your improvement can be a great source of motivation.
Need a gym to get fit?
You don't need a gym membership to get in shape. You can fit physical activity into your daily life by doing things you enjoy outside of the gym. Play pickup basketball, go biking or walk around the park. Lift some hand weights while you watch your favorite TV show. Take the stairs at work or when shopping. Or take an exercise class through your community.
Natural movement: Going back to basics
Adding play and exploration into your fitness plan can help you move more efficiently and stay engaged.
Narrow stools: Should I be concerned?
Narrow stools may be a sign of narrowing or obstruction of the colon.
Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr: What's the connection?
The Epstein-Barr virus sometimes causes a disease known as mono. Learn who is at risk and what the symptoms are.
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
When bone marrow produces an unusual protein in the blood, it can sometimes lead to certain types of blood cancer.
Mold allergy
Coughing, sneezing and itchy eyes often accompany this common allergy. Find out how to treat this condition and help keep it under control.
Molar pregnancy
This rare pregnancy complication requires early treatment. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment of this type of pregnancy loss.
Miss a workout? Don't give up!
If you're too busy to work out or simply don't feel up to exercise, take a day or two off. Be gentle with yourself if you need a break. After all, it's OK to be flexible. The important thing is to get back on track as soon as you can.
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