Brief Introduction
This Harvard Health Publishing online course propels you forward on your fitness journey, helping you create a personalized exercise plan for a healthy life.Course Summary
Starting Exercise is a course designed for individuals who are new to exercising or who have not exercised in a long time. The course covers basic exercise techniques, how to create a fitness plan, and how to overcome common obstacles.Key Learning Points
- Learn basic exercise techniques
- Create a personalized fitness plan
- Overcome common obstacles to exercise
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Create a personalized fitness plan
- Incorporate exercise into daily routine
- Understand the health benefits of exercise
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior exercise experience required
- Access to a gym or exercise equipment recommended
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
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- Introduction to Yoga
- Healthy Eating
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Jillian Michaels
- Chris Powell
Related Books
Description
Course description
In this online course, Harvard Health Publishing brings you a valuable program highlighting forty-one exercises that together will help you achieve greater overall fitness. The course includes aerobic workouts for better cardiovascular health, strength training for your bones and muscles, plus essential balance and flexibility exercises.
Every exercise is illustrated and fully explained with helpful tips and techniques for maximizing the exercise’s benefits. You’ll learn the recommended number of sets and reps and how to tailor the exercise to your schedule or level of fitness, encouraging you to finally adopt a routine that you can stick to.
Knowledge
- What you'll learn
- Assists you in creating a safe, well-rounded exercise plan — one that fits your life and that you will be likely to stick with
- Helps you discover the right blend of exercises which incorporates aerobic workouts, as well as stretching and strength-building exercise routines
- Provides tips to help you prevent injuries and discusses special considerations for people with medical conditions
Outline
- Introduction
- Welcome: Course overview
- Exercise: What and how much?
- Creating your workout plan
- A word about posture
- Key terms you’ll want to know
- Safety first!
- Getting Started with Cardio Exercise
- Marching workout with arm sweeps
- Marching workout with resistance bands
- Chest punch
- Sword pull
- Two-handed pull down
- Triceps pull
- Biceps curl
- Bonus video
- Practice good walking technique
- Other cardio exercises
- Getting Started with Strength Training
- 5 lower body workouts
- 4 upper body workouts
- Bonus video
- 5 full-body workouts
- Getting Started with Balance Exercises
- Better balance means fewer falls
- Balance workout: Tandem standing
- Balance workout: One-leg balance
- Balance workout: Standing knee lift
- Getting Started with Stretching
- Some stretching safety tips
- 7 morning and evening stretches
- Bonus video
- 7 post-workout stretches
- Bonus video
- Benefits of Exercise
- Exercise prevents cardiovascular disease
- Exercise helps fight diabetes
- What happens when you exercise?
- Exercise offers a dose of cancer prevention
- Exercise fights fractures and reduces falls
- Exercise tunes up immune function
- Exercise eases arthritis pain
- Making Exercise a Part of Your Life
- Questions to ask yourself
- Making exercise a habit
Summary of User Reviews
Learn how to start exercising with the Starting Exercise course from Harvard University's online learning platform. Users have praised the course for its comprehensive approach to fitness and friendly instructors.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Comprehensive approach to fitnessPros from User Reviews
- Instructors are approachable and friendly
- Course covers a variety of exercises and techniques
- Great for beginners who want to start exercising
- Flexible schedule allows users to learn at their own pace
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic
- Not enough emphasis on nutrition and diet
- Limited interaction with other students
- Minimal feedback from instructors
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