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    Exercise and Fitness
    • Overview of Exercise
      • Exercise Programs
      • More Information
    • Benefits of Exercise
      • Other reasons for exercise
    • Starting an Exercise Program
      • Screening for sports participation
      • Type of Exercise
        • Aerobic exercise
        • Strength training
        • Stretching and flexibility
        • Balance training
      • Workload and Variation
    • Exercising Safely
      • Warming up
      • Cooling down
      • Hydration
    • Choosing the Right Exercise
      • Walking
      • Swimming
      • Bicycling
      • Aerobic dancing
      • Step aerobics
      • Water aerobics
      • Cross-country skiing
      • Rowing
      • Strength training
      • Pilates
      • Tai chi
      • Yoga
      • Elliptical machines
      • Other activities
    • Exercise in Older Adults
      • Exercise program
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