physical activity
Harlem Word: Sid Howard – Self-care tips for runners
Sid Howard, an active member of Central Park Track Club, and winner of countless awards, has been running for more than three decades. He understands the challenges of keeping up with a regular fitness schedule. Here, he tells us how important it is to take good care of your general health when you exercise and how to get started running yourself.
See how many calories you burn from each activity you do
I found this cool link that lets you see how many calories you can burn by doing lots of different activities - from playing guitar to bowling to bikram yoga to walking 4 miles per hour.I had no idea that all of these things helped you burn calories and lose weight!

Just because you're old doesn't mean you can't exercise!
Exercise Tips for Older Americans:
• Check with your doctor before beginning an exercise routine.
• Pick rhythmic, repetitive activities and exercise at a pace that works for you.
• Pick activities that are fun, suit your needs and that you can do year-round.
Great exercises you can do at your desk!
Some eye, wrist, hand/finger, shoulder, upper back, lower back, hamstring and neck exercises that you can do while you're working at a desk! Don't forget to get up and walk around throughout the day to give your eyes a rest and the rest of your body a good stretch!
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Safety first: Tips for beginning an exercise program
Did you know?
Preparing to exercise can be just as important as the actual physical activity. An injury when you first start exercising may slow down your progress towards a healthy lifestyle or halt your motivation all together.
Ouch: Common Sports Injuries and How to Treat
So you're well on your way to adding physical activity as a regular part of your lifestyle. Great! Unfortunately, an injury got in the way. Now what do you do? When should you see a doctor? Do you need to stop exercising?
Harlem Word: Dr. Ben Ortiz discusses exercising with asthma
Many people think that having asthma means they can't exercise. But without exercise people are at higher risk for being overweight or obese. Should adults and kids with asthma avoid exercise, especially if they have a weight problem? We sat down with Dr. Ben Ortiz to find out the truth about asthma and exercise.
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