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What should I include in my exercise program?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
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Exercise programs should include specific exercises to improve your cardiovascular health, such as jogging, swimming, rowing, elliptical exercises and biking. Other modalities to include in your exercise program are light weight lifting, yoga, meditation, and core strengthening. It is important to exercise 30 minutes, 5 days a week. It is also very important to consult your physician prior to beginning any exercise program.
National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine
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At a minimum, an exercise program should contain flexibility training, resistance training, and cardiovascular training. As a beginner, you’ll want to incorporate foam rolling and static stretching (holding a stretch for 20-30 seconds) into your flexibility training, Your resistance training exercises should consist primarily of stabilization exercises with a repetition range of 12-20 performed at a slow tempo. Your cardiovascular training should consist of 5-7 days of at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise. Everything doesn’t have to be performed at once. They can be performed at different times of the day. For instance, cardiovascular training early in the morning, and flexibility and resistance training on your lunch break or after work.

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