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One of the first pieces of advice you'll hear from almost any doctor is "Exercise!" Learn how you can kickstart a customized physical fitness routine, how you can cut your risk for disease while toning up, and how you can keep yourself fit when dealing with injuries, arthritis or high cholesterol. You might also like to look at Looking After Yourself, Health Dangers

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Jerry Pryde, MD, MPH, CIME
Dr. Jerry Pryde, MD, MPH, CIME-Clinical Chief, Department of Rehabilitation, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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Physical Medicine And Rehab: Fitness Basics 
  1. Dr. Jerry Pryde, MD, MPH, CIME
  2. Why is exercise so important? 
  3. How can exercise keep my blood pressure under control? 
  4. How will exercise improve my stamina and overall energy? 
  5. What is a muscle cramp, and how can I treat it? 
  6. How can I prevent a muscle cramp? 
  7. How can I prevent muscle cramps in hot weather? 
  8. Can exercise alleviate constipation? 
  9. How can I motivate myself to work out? 
  10. What should I do before starting a fitness program? 
  11. What is the most common mistake people make when starting an exercise routine? 
  12. What are the benefits of exercising with a partner? 
  13. How do I design an exercise program if I have physical limitations? 
  14. Should I work out if I have an injury? 
  15. How can I avoid injury when exercising? 
  16. What is a "target heart rate", and how do I calculate mine? 
  17. How do I check my heart rate? 
  18. Can I take pain relievers before a workout to prevent aches and pains? 
  19. Should I use heat or ice to relieve muscle stiffness? 
Fitness And Disease Prevention 
  1. Dr. Jerry Pryde, MD, MPH, CIME
  2. Can exercise reduce the risk of disease? 
  3. How are weight problems connected to diabetes? 
  4. How can exercise help me if I have osteoporosis? 
  5. How does exercise help fight rheumatoid arthritis? 
  6. Can exercise help me quit smoking? 

Popular Questions

  • Why is exercise so important?
  • How can exercise keep my blood pressure under control?
  • How will exercise improve my stamina and overall energy?
  • How can I prevent a muscle cramp?
  • Can I take pain relievers before a workout to prevent aches and pains?
  • Should I use heat or ice to relieve muscle stiffness?
  • How are weight problems connected to diabetes?
  • Should I drink water or sports drinks while exercising?
  • Is it possible to hydrate too much?
  • What do my muscles use for energy when exercising?
  • How should I exercise to lose weight?
  • How should I exercise if I'm overweight?
  • Why is it important to exercise if I have arthritis?
  • Will strength training increase my blood pressure?
Fitness And Nutrition 
  1. Dr. Jerry Pryde, MD, MPH, CIME
  2. Do the nutritional needs of athletes differ from non-athletes? 
  3. Should I drink water or sports drinks while exercising? 
  4. How do I pick the right sports drink? 
  5. What are "electrolytes"? 
  6. Is it possible to hydrate too much? 
  7. Is it okay to drink juice while I workout? 
  8. What do my muscles use for energy when exercising? 
  9. How will sugary foods affect my athletic performance? 
  10. What supplements can I take for chronic muscle and joint soreness? 
  11. Should I drink coffee before exercising? 
Fitness, Weight Loss And Body Composition 
  1. Dr. Jerry Pryde, MD, MPH, CIME
  2. How should I exercise to lose weight? 
  3. How should I exercise if I'm overweight? 
  4. How can excessive body weight lead to back pain? 
Fitness And Special Concerns 
  1. Dr. Jerry Pryde, MD, MPH, CIME
  2. How should I design an exercise program if I have arthritis? 
  3. How should I exercise if I have high blood pressure? 
  4. Why is it important to exercise if I have arthritis? 
  5. Will strength training increase my blood pressure? 
  6. How will exercise affect my cholesterol levels? 
  7. How should I exercise if I have high cholesterol? 

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