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exercise_wb3.sPubDate = "12/9/2003 7:14:46 PM GMT";
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exercise_wb3.appHeader = "FACT FILE|Getting started";
exercise_wb3.sTitle = "Getting started";
exercise_wb3.appFooter = "Sources: American College of Sports Medicine; American Council on Exercise";
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exercise_wb3[i-1].body = "If the millions of sedentary Americans would engage in an active lifestyle, experts say, they could make substantial improvements in their health. But before you embark on a fitness program, heed the following advice.";

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exercise_wb3[i-1].body = "Consult your physician for a check-up to make sure you don't have any health conditions, such as high blood pressure or asthma, which could make exercising hazardous. Your doctor may recommend a beginning exercise plan based on your age and health status.";

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exercise_wb3[i-1].body = "Begin with a comfortable level of activity – even if it's just 5 minutes per session – and gradually build up your endurance. You should never be in pain or unable to speak comfortably during physical activity. Walking, biking, swimming and other low-impact exercises are often recommended for beginners, overweight individuals, older people and those with arthritis and certain other health conditions.";

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exercise_wb3[i-1].body = "Enjoying exercise boosts the odds that you'll stick with it.";

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exercise_wb3[i-1].body = "It's a good idea for beginners to consult an experienced, credentialed personal trainer who can demonstrate proper techniques for cardiovascular and weight-training machines and suggest a safe workout plan.";

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