PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — As the weather gets warmer, you might be thinking of getting back into an exercise program. Here are some suggestions to get the most out of it.
Aerobic exercise is one of the most efficient forms of exercise. Whether you are walking, running, swimming or competing in a sport, aerobic exercise not only helps you lose calories but it can also help increase strength.
But don't limit yourself to aerobic exercise. Make certain that you stretch regularly. Stretching can help you increase flexibility and reduce the chance of injury.
The other thing is using light weights with multiple repetitions. The key is to build slowly and do it consistently — most trainers suggest one day on, and one day of rest with weights.
The stretching and aerobics are usually fine if you want to exercise more often.
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