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Core Exercises: Knee Tuck on Stability Ball

Harvard fitness expert Michele Stanten takes you through a simple exercise to tighten your abs, strengthen your back, and improve your balance.

Core Exercises: Pelvic Curl

Harvard fitness expert Michele Stanten takes you through a simple exercise to tighten your abs, strengthen your back, and improve your balance.

Core Exercises: Diagonal Opposite Arm and Leg Raise

Harvard fitness expert Michele Stanten takes you through a simple exercise to tighten your abs, strengthen your back, and improve your balance.

Doing different types of exercise linked to a longer life

People who engage in a variety of different types of physical activity may be more likely to live longer than people with little variety in their exercise habits who spend the same amount of time exercising.

Understanding exercise heart rate zones

Exercise heart rate zones reflect different percentages of a person's estimated maximum heart rate. While some people find it helpful to monitor their heart rate zone during exercise, consistently engaging in physical activity is the most important priority.

Age and muscle loss

As the years pass, muscle mass in the body generally shrinks, and strength and power decline. The pro­cess begins earlier than you might think.

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