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What Are Some Activities That Can Improve Your Cardiovascular System?
Health Encyclopedia: Recommended Exercise Methods
Recommended Exercise Methods
A few simple rules are helpful as you develop your own routine.
- Don't eat for 2 hours before vigorous exercise.
- Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after a workout.
- Adjust activity according to the weather and reduce it when fatigued or ill.
- When exercising, listen to the body's warning symptoms, and consult a doctor if exercise causes chest pain, irregular heartbeat, undue fatigue, nausea, unexpected breathlessness, or light-headedness.
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