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Core exercise workout: 12 tips for exercising safely and effectively
Before you start any kind of exercise regimen, think safety first. Talk to your doctor before you begin any new routine. Monitor yourself when working out to make sure you don't run into trouble and be sure you know the best way to exercise. Here are 12 tips for exercising safely and effectively.
1. Warm up. Before a full core workout, march in place for several minutes while swinging your arms, or dance to a few songs. It's safe to skip this if you've already warmed up through other activities.
Feel the beat
Your resting heart rate can be an instant measure of your present and future health.
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One of the easiest ways to gauge your health can be done in 30 seconds with two fingers. Measuring your resting heart rate (RHR), the number of heartbeats per minute while at rest, provides a real-time snapshot of your heart muscle function.
It is easy to do. Place your index and middle finger on your wrist just below the thumb, or on your neck to one side of your throat, so you can feel your pulse. Use a watch to count the number of beats for 30 seconds and double it to get your beats per minute. Repeat a few times to get an accurate reading. A normal RHR for most adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
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