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Overview

Your heart, your brain – your entire body – benefits from exercise. In this chapter, we’ll bust the exercise myths that hold you back and help you set goals.

  1. The Basics

    1. Exercise and Weight Loss
    2. How Exercise Boosts Your Metabolism
    3. Your Guide to Getting Started

  2. Exercise Benefits

    1. Exercises for a Healthy Heart
    2. Workout Plan That Improves Posture
    3. Myths About Exercise and Aging

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