New to exercise?
Tips for those who are new to exercise ...
If you have any health concerns or are trying to lose a lot of weight, get advice from an expert before you start on your exercise program.
You need to include different types of exercise - aerobic, muscle-building and stretching for flexibility in your weekly schedule.
Whatever the activities you choose, make sure you enjoy them otherwise your commitment won’t last long. Start out slowly, walk a few extra blocks to catch the bus, take the stairs instead of the lift, increase the intensity over weeks, not days. A pedometer that tracks ‘steps taken’ can provide real incentive, especially if both you and your partner are on this mission to get fit together. Progress to more adventurous and more vigorous exercise as your muscles (and your mind) become accustomed to the extra activity. Be careful to avoid over-heating in the first trimester of pregnancy.
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