Exercises and Stretches

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Physical Activity

Everyone can benefit from moving their bodies more throughout each day, and all types of activity count towards your daily goal.

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Summer Family Fitness Challenge

As the world gears up to watch the pinnacle of athletic performance and international competition this summer, now is a great time to jump into your own family competition to gather essential minutes of physical activity!

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Hand Weight Exercises

Hand weight exercises are a form of strength training, which is important to keep your body moving and in optimal health.

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Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity While Aging

There are many barriers that can impede regular fitness routines as we get older. Learn some strategies for when barriers pop up so you can maintain a healthy, active lifestyle regardless of your age.

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Resistance Band Exercises

Resistance band exercises can help strengthen your muscles and help your body perform everyday activities easily and comfortably.

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Park Prescriptions

Through a collaborative partnership between the South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Game Fish & Parks and SDSU Extension, healthcare professionals are encouraged to sign up and prescribe exercise to their patients through the Park Prescription (Park Rx) program.

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Fitness Over 50

We can benefit from physical activity at any age. Physical fitness decreases our risk of hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some cancers.

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The Twelve Days of Fitness

It is common for health and fitness to take a backseat during the holiday season, but this fun, family-friendly workout can get everyone moving together to have a happy and healthy season ahead!

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Building a Strong Core

The midsection is a part of the body that many individuals strive to sculpt, strengthen and increase lean muscle tissue. While it may be easy to think of the core as just the abdominals, it involves many more muscles.

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Thanksgiving-Themed Workout

This Thanksgiving, try a fun-themed workout to help you stay active and give thanks for fitness. This 20-minute, Thanksgiving-themed workout is something you can do with family or on your own—all you need is a timer.