A walk a day keeps the doctor away.
Types of Exercises that we need:
CDC recommends aerobics (to get our heart rate up), muscle-strengthening activities, and bone-strengthening activities.
Types of Aerobics:
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Walking
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Running
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Dancing
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Biking
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Anything that gets the heart rate up
Bone-strengthening: include bone strengthening exercises 3 times a week
Types of Bone-Strengthening Exercises:
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Jumping rope (and variations such as double-dutch)
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Running
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Sports that involve jumping or rapid changes in direction
Muscle-strengthening: include bone strengthening exercises 3 times a week
Types of Muscle-Strengthening Exercises
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Tug of war
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Resistance exercises with bands
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Weight training for teenagers only (check with your doctor)
More on the different kinds of exercises can be found here