Hale Handbook

Movement & Exercise

Walking plans, beginner strength training, and what exercise can and can't do for your weight.

  1. 1What Exercise Can and Can't Do for Your WeightIt's not the fastest way to lose weight, but it's one of the best ways to keep it off, and possibly the best thing you can do for your health overall.2 min
  2. 2A 12-Week Walking Plan for Complete BeginnersFrom 10 minutes around the block to 45-minute walks. All you need is a pair of comfortable shoes.2 min
  3. 3Strength Training for BeginnersYou don't need a gym, a program from a bodybuilder, or to enjoy being sore. Two 30-minute sessions a week is enough to start.2 min
  4. 4A No-Equipment Home Workout, at Three Levels20 minutes in your living room. Start at whichever level matches where you are today, including sitting in a chair.2 min
  5. 5Everyday Movement: Why Your Steps Matter More Than Your WorkoutThe calories you burn outside the gym can dwarf the ones you burn in it. Here's how to increase them without any "exercise."3 min
  6. 6Exercising With Joint Pain or a Larger BodyA lot of fitness advice assumes a body that doesn't hurt. If yours does, here's what to do, and what to do instead.3 min

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