Getting Started
- Make sure you are healthy enough to exercise. Inform your physician that you are starting an exercise program.
- Choose the right program for YOU and make sure to keep activities that you choose VARIED, FUN, and REWARDING.
- Exercise a minimum of five days a week, ideally performing strengthening exercises 3 to 4 days a week.
- Be active throughout the day - just keep moving.
This fact sheet was last updated on 03-01-2007.

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