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Jan 2024
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How to Build a Simple, Effective Exercis...

Dr. Adrian Chavez
About this episode

If you are going to exercise, make sure you are getting the most out of it. Many people are going to be embarking on new fitness journeys during the new year, in this episode we discuss what goes into an effective exercise plan that will improve body composition, reduce risk for chronic health problems and extend lifespan. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

  • Why exercise is the most important key to healthy aging 
  • How adaptations to exercise impact our health and well-being 
  • The primary types of exercise training 
  • Basics of cardiovascular exercise 
  • Basics of resistance training 
  • How to tie it all together

and more...

I am creating some more in depth resources on getting started with exercise and resistance training. Click on the link below if you are interested in diving deeper and want to stay in the loop with those resources. 

https://www.dradrianchavez.com/resistancetraining

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