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Physical fitness is often defined as being able to carry out one's daily routine and still have enough energy left over for other activities or events. Combining exercise with a healthy diet is the best way to achieve a goal of being physically fit for life. If you have been inactive for a while, give your body time to adjust and include your primary physician in any decisions you make about a fitness program.

Everyone's body will respond in different ways to the physical stress caused by exercise and weight training. It is important that one takes a responsible approach to maintaining their physical fitness and not try to obtain results as quickly as possible.

Focus on making your desired results a long-term goal, or better yet, a life-long goal. Research has shown for many years that quick fixes do not always last and can harm your body's quest to achieve the wishes of your mind. Losing or gaining weight in ill-advised manners will set you up for a good deal of frustration, health and fitness problems or injuries in the long run.

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“Mild to moderate resistance training can provide an effective method for improving muscular strength and endurance, preventing and managing a variety of chronic medical conditions, modifying coronary risk factors, and enhancing psychological well being.”

- The American Heart Association

This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use this material to diagnose or treat a health condition or disease without consulting with your healthcare provider.
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