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The human body is meant for movement. A wide variety of modern epidemics, from heart disease to diabetes to osteoporosis, are rooted in our sedentary lifestyles. Lifelong physical activity is crucial to optimum health, but running marathons is not required. For a sensible perspective, explore here.

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Mixing Yoga Styles
There are pros and cons to taking a variety of classes in different yoga styles each week.
 
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Aerobic Exercise for Well-Being
Aerobic exercise is any activity that increases your heart rate and respiratory rate, the kind that feels like work and makes you huff, puff, and sweat.
Bridge Pose
The Bridge Pose calms the brain and rejuvenates tired legs.
Cobra Pose
This posture promotes flexibility in the spine and encourages the chest to open.
Cycling is Easy on the Joints
Cycling is the preferred activity for those with bad knees. It strengthens knee muscles without trauma, leading to less chance of future injury.
Downward-Facing Dog
This pose offers the perfect way to unwind after a day hunched over the keyboard. Here?s how to do it.
Exercise Pitfalls
I must point out a few pitfalls of exercise that are seldom discussed, especially in our fitness-obsessed age. Exercise is not the sole determinant of health any more than diet is.
Extended Side Angle Pose
This pose creates a stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised arm.
Full Boat Pose
An abdominal and deep hip flexor strengthener, Boat Pose requires you to balance on the tripod of your sitting bones and tailbone.
Hate to Exercise?
"I hate to exercise." How many times have I heard these words I from patients and others? How many times have I said them myself?
How Much Exercise Do We Need?
Just as a varied diet promotes optimal nutrition, a varied regimen of aerobic activity leads to overall muscular and cardiovascular fitness.
How to Make Exercise a Habit
No matter how much you try to make it fun, when you first start regular aerobic exercise, you will probably dislike it. Here's how to keep going.
Making Aerobic Exercise Simple & Fun
A key to making aerobic exercise fun is to let it take you to beautiful places - this is just as true in winter as it is in summer.
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I've run a couple of marathons, and found that I enjoy the challenge. I'm thinking about training for an ultramarathon - a 100-mile race. Do you think this is healthy?

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