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System: Fitness: Exercise

why is exercise important?
Fitness is the simplest way to lose weight, fight disease and jackup your metabolism and energy level. But it's also great for building your self-esteem, thinking more clearly and reducing stress.Good Fitness can help you live longer and feel better - physically and mentally - while you're enjoying those extra years.

what role does exercise play?
Fitness keeps your energy high, which is very important for building a foundation and making new sparks possible.It gives you results you can see, which is a great motivator. And when you're fit, you're generally more upbeat and positive.

what are the elements of exercise?

Aerobic Exercise
Anaerobic Exercise
Strength Exercise
Flexibility
Fuel

What are the common pitfalls of exercise?
"Rollercoaster" cycle of activity, leading to burnout and discouragement
Not making it convenient and easy
Wanting large-scale immediate results without focusing on long-term expectations
Relying only on one type of exercise or exercising only at one place (usually the gym), which can get boring and it is too easily dropped when things come up

 
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  Goal Recommendations
·Squeeze ball

·Take the stairs


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