The Truth about Exercise

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General Recommendations:

Actually, you need to cross-train for maximum benefit. You need to do aerobic, exercise, weight training, and stretching.

• Aerobic exercise should be practiced every other day. By definition, aerobic exercise:
  

• Is continuous - non-stop.
• Lasts at least 12 minutes - preferably 20 minutes or more. They key is to exercise longer, not harder.
• Has a comfortable pace - not so fast that you can't talk during it if you want.
• Involves you leg muscles.

• Weight Training should also be practiced every other day. Alternate your days with aerobic exercise. You can go to a gym or use a machine at home.

• Stretching should be done every day. It's invaluable as part of your aerobic and weight training sessions to prevent injuries. It's also great exercise on its own. In addition to helping prevent injuries, stretching also:

• Lubricates your joints.
• Squeezes lymph through your body.
• Revitalizes the discs in your spine. Backbends, in particular, squeeze the discs like a sponge, so that when you release the stretch, the discs soak up water and fill up to their original size.
• Yoga is spectacular exercise in that it stretches every part of your body and is renowned for its ability to relieve stress and depression. I can't recommend it highly enough.
  

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