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* Replace your sneakers often. At least after every 250 - 500 miles of walking/running.
* Stair climbing is a low-impact alternative to running.
* Choose exercises that you enjoy doing. You'll be more inclined to stick with a fitness regimen when it includes things you like to do.
* Change your fitness routine every 4-6 weeks to prevent a workout plateau.
* Strive to include total body workouts. These include: cardiovascular exercises, strength training (both upper and lower body), core training and stretching/flexibility.
* Measure your exercise intensity. There are several methods: heart rate, rating of perceived exertion, talk test.
* Whenever possible, take the stairs instead of an elevator.
* Stretching and flexiblity are very important aspects of good physical fitness, so don't overlook them. Ideally, you should stretch before each workout (both cardio and resistance exercises) and after each workout. If you can't do both, then make the after stretching a priority.
* When stretching before a workout, it's best to stretch after you've gotten warmed-up for about 5 minutes (your muscles will be looser).
* When working out on cardio equipment (e.g. elliptical trainers), don't lean heavily on the handrails. This will reduce the amount of calories you burn.
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Creator: jillybean
Category: Strength Training
Posted: 4/7/2008
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jillybean “ Thats a great suggestion, thanks. ”
-  jillybean on 4/9/2008 in response to crista
crista “ last year I created a goal for myself. I hated stretching , I'd do my workout and leave. I was teaching Pilate 3 times a wk so I figured ah why stretch. I told myself I wanted to do splits again, so I started stretching after each workout not just pilates.... it took close to a year but I can now do full splits on both sides. Try changing you ipod to a calmer song, as most of use listen to something peppier or louder for a cadrio/ weight training workout. I can't stay still and stretch with loud music. ”
-  crista on 4/9/2008
jillybean “ Haha yea I actually posted this tip in an attempt to remind myself to stretch more. I always forget! ”
-  jillybean on 4/8/2008 in response to MatthewCole
runningbear “ This is excellent advice! Too often people wait until their shoes show visible signs of wear. By the time that happens the support the shoe offers is virtually nonexistent. ”
-  runningbear on 4/8/2008
MatthewCole “ Good tip! I'm personally horrible about the stretching, but I'm getting better at remembering to do it after. ”
-  MatthewCole on 4/8/2008

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