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hlth_exercise_plan.appHeader = "tips|Excuse-proof your exercise plan";
hlth_exercise_plan.appFooter = "Source: MSNBC.com research";
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hlth_exercise_plan[i-1].body = "You might have plenty of reasons for not working out, but we're not letting you off the hook very easily. Here, we give some of the most common exercise excuses -- and solutions for getting around them.";
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hlth_exercise_plan[i-1].body = "Excuse: I don't have time to exercise.
Solution: It's not necessary to carve out 30 straight minutes for exercise. Fit in 5 or 10 minutes of activity a few times a day. Take a short, brisk walk around the block at lunch. Climb a few flights of stairs between meetings. Hit the treadmill or do some sit-ups while watching the news. It can all add up to the half hour of physical activity recommended by public-health professionals.";
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hlth_exercise_plan[i-1].body = "Excuse: I don't like gyms.
Solution: If you find health clubs too crowded or intimidating, don't go. There are plenty of other places to exercise. Try a community recreation center, your home or the great outdoors.";
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hlth_exercise_plan[i-1].body = "Excuse: I'm so out of shape, I don't know where to start.
Solution: Start slowly to avoid being overwhelmed and getting injured. Try short walks a couple times a week at first, and then build up to more challenging activities. If you need help devising a fitness plan, consider a session or two with a personal trainer.";
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hlth_exercise_plan[i-1].body = "Excuse: I'm too tired to get off the couch.
Solution: That's precisely why you should. Exercise helps boost your energy.";
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hlth_exercise_plan[i-1].body = "Excuse: I hate exercise.
Solution: Perhaps you hate the activities you've done in the past. Heart-pounding, high-impact aerobics aren’t for everyone. But there's surely some sort of physical activity that appeals to you. How about snow-shoeing, swimming or salsa dancing? Try some of them -- you might like them.";
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hlth_exercise_plan[i-1].body = "Excuse: It's just too hard.
Solution: Nobody said it would be easy. But oftentimes the hardest part is at the beginning. Experts say that if you can stick with exercise for that first month, you'll start to reap benefits -- like increased energy and improved mood -- that can motivate you to stay moving. Consider walking; it’s an easy exercise that can go a long way toward good health.";
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hlth_exercise_plan[i-1].body = "Excuse: I've never exercised and it's too late to start.
Solution: It's never too late to start. Provided your doctor gives the OK, you can exercise well into old age -- and still accrue many health benefits. So get out there and get moving, just start slowly.";
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