fitness
Articles that focus on overall health improvement with an emphasis on your fitness.
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National Institutes of Health Recommendations on Physical Activity
If you are interested in pursuing an exercise program for the overall health benefits, experts recommend that you do 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three or more times a week and some sort of muscle strengthening and stretching two times a week.
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Exercise-Induced Asthma
It is perfectly normal to breathe heavily when you run or perform some other form of vigorous exercise. However, if you begin to have trouble catching your breath, feel chest tightness, or begin to wheeze or cough when you exercise, you may be suffering from exercise-induced asthma.
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Physical Activity and Cancer
Physical activity may be helpful in preventing cancer, and in facilitating recovery from cancer and cancer treatment. Besides this, it’s just plain good for you. It makes you feel and look better, and it feels good just doing it.