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F.I.T.N.E.S.S.

An optimum fitness program includes cardiovascular exercise for heart health, stretching exercises for flexibility and resistance exercise for muscle strength and endurance.

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Warm-Up!

To prevent injury when strength training, it is essential you warm up for 5 to 10 minutes with some light cardiovascular activity such as walking, jogging, cycling or rowing and then cool down with some light stretching for 5 to 10 minutes.

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Health Tip: FLEXIBILITY

To maintain flexibility, incorporate simple stretches into your daily routine.  Stretches should be performed carefully and slowly to avoid pulling muscles or damaging connective tissues in joints.

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