Exercise can do more for your health than medications!

So why isn't everyone exercising?

Exercise has the power to keep you from developing high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. To ensure delivery of our emails to your inbox, add hhp_info@info.health.harvard.edu to your address book. Please note this is for outgoing mail only. If you need help, please contact hhp_info@health.harvard.edu. View this email as a web page » | Share with a friend » | Unsubscribe » April 28, 2015

What’s the one prescription that can lower your risk for 5 major diseases — with NO SIDE EFFECTS? • Prevent high blood pressure, or lower it if it's already high • Increase flexibility in many joints by strengthening muscles • Lower your chance of developing diabetes by nearly 60% • Fight the decline in immune function that happens with age • Prevent the formation of clots in the bloodstream that can lead to heart attack or stroke • And so much more! Dear visitor, If you guessed exercise, you’re absolutely right! Exercise has the power to keep you from developing high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. In fact, exercise can lower your risk of heart disease as effectively as medications! It can also help ease arthritis pain, sharpen your memory, trim your waistline, and preserve your independence. So why isn’t everyone exercising? One of the biggest reasons is not knowing where to start, or finding a program that’s easy to stick with. That’s why Harvard Medical School experts created Starting to Exercise. This guide helps you choose the best, safest workout for you; shows you exactly how to do each move; and even helps you fit the routines into your busy schedule. You’ll get 11 great workouts, including: • A cardio routine you can do in your own living room in just a few minutes • Strength training moves that target upper body, lower body, and total body • A balance workout that can reduce your risk for falls • Stretching routines — complete with yoga moves • Walking workouts with 3 different levels of difficulty • Post-workout stretches that improve your flexibility You’ll get photos and tips that explain how to do each move correctly, as well as ways to customize a move for your fitness level. Plus, you’ll get a Special Bonus Section, "Keys to staying motivated," that will help you stick with whatever workout you choose. You’ll find out why clipping on a pedometer or using a step counter on your smartphone can increase your activity level by more than 25%, as well as how to keep your workout fresh and exciting. This section also gives you a quick guide to the best fitness apps. So grab your sneakers and get ready to improve your health with exercise! Click here to get your copy of Starting to Exercise now.   Sincerely, Lauren E. Elson, M.D. Medical Editor Starting to Exercise P.S. There’s no risk. You’re protected by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee — and when you order now, you get FREE shipping and handling.

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