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What is your current exercise routine?
What is your current exercise routine?
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**1. Cardiovascular Exercise:
* Frequency: 3-5 times a week.
* Duration: 20-60 minutes per session.
* Types: Running, cycling, swimming, brisk walking, or using cardio machines like treadmills or ellipticals.
**2. Strength Training:
* Frequency: 2-3 times a week, with at least one rest day between sessions for the same muscle group.
* Exercises:
* Upper Body: Push-ups, bench press, rows, shoulder presses.
* Lower Body: Squats, lunges, deadlifts, leg presses.
* Core: Planks, crunches, leg raises.
* Sets/Reps: Typically 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps per exercise.
**3. Flexibility and Stretching:
* Frequency: 2-3 times a week.
* Duration: 10-15 minutes per session.
* Types: Static stretching, yoga, or dynamic stretching before workouts.
**4. Balance and Stability:
* Frequency: 2-3 times a week.
* Exercises: Single-leg stands, balance board exercises, or stability ball exercises.
**5. Recovery:
* Rest Days: At least 1-2 days a week to allow muscles to recover.
* Active Recovery: Light activities like walking or gentle stretching on rest days.
Sample Weekly Routine:
* Monday: Cardio (30 minutes) + Upper Body Strength Training
* Tuesday: Flexibility (Yoga or stretching for 30 minutes)
* Wednesday: Cardio (30-45 minutes) + Core Exercises
* Thursday: Lower Body Strength Training + Balance Exercises
* Friday: Cardio (30 minutes) + Full Body Stretching
* Saturday: Strength Training (Focus on any areas needing extra work) or a fun physical activity like hiking or playing a sport
* Sunday: Rest or light activity like walking