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How to start exercising - start a fitness program

Before you begin consult your fitness trainer and (if needed) your doctor. An estimation of your physical condition before exercise will help you start with the safest and most appropriate way. Afterwards the fitness consultant will help you determine your short and long term goals. Achieving the objectives increases our self esteem and our confidence. Do not worry if you feel a little nervous about starting a fitness program.
Concentrate on the following parameters.
Improving your aerobic capacity: there are numerous choices for aerobic exercise. Cycling, walking, dancing, aerobics, swimming are some of them. Try to do 30 minutes of cardio a day at least 3 times a week to reduce your body fat percentage and increase your balance and mobility.
Improving your strength: the muscle stimulation improves our posture.
Improving flexibility: you should exercises at a slow, steady manner while keeping the stretch for at least 30 seconds. Make sure you feel the muscles stretch and not the joints. It is good to do the stretching everyday carefully and under the advice of experts. It is recommended to do stretching exercises for the back of the legs, the front legs, the back and the shoulders. It's also good to stretch ​​at the end of training.

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