Starting a fitness program can be one of the key ingredients to a healthy lifestyle and heart health. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any new exercise or physical activity. Below, HealthONE and its family of hospitals across the metro Denver area have put together some great tips on starting and maintaining exercise programs.

Getting regular exercise can reduce your risk of heart disease, other chronic diseases, help you lose weight, possibly get a better night's sleep, and generally feel better.

• The American Heart Association recommends all healthy adults ages 18-65 should be getting at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity five days a week.
  
  
• There are additional guidelines if you're 65 and older, or for those  50-64 with chronic conditions or physical functional limitations (e.g., arthritis) that affect movement ability or physical fitness, the American Heart Association had additional guidelines.

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