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NHLBIHIN
Your Heart Your Life
A Lay Health Educator's Program
Learning About Heart Health
 Español  Teaching Heart Health  Your Heart Your Life Home
 Welcome
 Reviewing Risk Factors
 Part 1: Benefits of Physical Activity
 Part 2: Types of Physical Activity
 Part 3: Important Things to Know
 Part 4: Finding Time to be Physically Active
 Part 5: Walking
 Part 6: Staying Motivated
 Review of Key Points
 Closing
Coming Soon, Watch for other heart education topics

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Part 3: Important Things To Know When Getting Started

AngelaHere's a little warm-up for you. Look at the statements below and mark each one either "True" or "False." Then, go to the next page, and see what Doña Fela has to say about each one!

  1. Most people do not need to see a doctor before they start a slow, sensible program of physical activity.
    True False

  2. It is important to exercise hard enough that you feel tired the next day.
    True False

  3. When exercising, only drink when you're thirsty, otherwise you'll be too full to exercise well.
    True False

  4. Wear shoes and socks that support your feet.
    True False

  5. You'll lose more fat if you wrap your body in plastic or wear heavy clothing.
    True False

Now check in with Doña Fela and she'll tell you the facts!

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Archived page, reproduced from a 2006 copy. It is reference material, not current guidance.