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Starting to Exercise

Harvard Medical School via Harvard Health Online Learning

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This online course will help you create a safe, well-rounded exercise plan—one that fits your life . . . and that'll inspire you to stick with it.

Syllabus

Introduction

  • Welcome
  • Course Overview

Getting Started with Cardio Exercise

  • Introduction to cardio exercises
  • Walking for cardio
  • Additional cardio exercises

Getting Started with Strength Training

  • Introduction to lower, upper, full-body workouts

Getting Started with Balance Exercises

  • Introduction to balance workouts

Getting Started with Stretching

  • Introduction to stretching

Benefits of Exercise

  • Introduction

Making Exercise a Part of Your Life

  • Questions to ask yourself

Taught by

Lauren E. Elson, MD and Michele Stanten

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