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If your goal is to get in shape, you'll need a few basics:

1 Cardio to burn calories and help your heart and lungs work more efficiently

2 Strength training to build lean muscle tissue while strengthening your bones, muscles, and joints

3 Flexibility exercises to improve your range of motion, and rest so your body can recover and stronger.

& BE HEALTHY

SHAPE

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Many of us want to get in shape, but exactly does it mean and how do you do it? Getting in shape is an individual experience, depending on your age, preferences, lifestyle and other factors. A mom with four kids may have very different goals from a mountain climber, for example.

But, at its heart, getting in shape simply means getting your body strong enough to do what you need it to do day after day.