Fitness basics
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Exercise and chronic disease: Get the facts
Find out about the benefits of working out with a long-lasting disease and how to exercise safely.
Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity
Improve your heart health, mood, stamina and more with regular physical activity.
Family planning: Get the facts about pregnancy spacing
Consider the risks of timing pregnancies too close together or too far apart.
Fitness program: 5 steps to get started
Starting a fitness program is easier than you might think. Follow these five steps.
Fitness training: Elements of a well-rounded routine
Is your fitness training program complete? Here's help to make sure you have all the basics in your program.
Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors
Heart disease and heart attack symptoms may be different in woman than in men. Know the warning signs and learn ways to protect your heart.
How fit are you? See how you measure up
Find your fitness level with these simple fitness tests.
Pregnancy and COVID-19: What are the risks?
Know how COVID-19 might affect pregnancy, labor and delivery, and breastfeeding. And get the facts about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks
Know how obesity can affect your pregnancy. Learn about possible complications and specialized care you might need.
Pregnancy weight gain: What's healthy?
Appropriate pregnancy weight gain is crucial for your baby's health. Know how much to gain and how to make smart choices.
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