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Exercise is medicine: working with physical challenges.
Abstract
As we grow older, daily tasks become more difficult. Imagine what it is like for those with physical challenges. Exercise can be the medicine needed to assist those who are physically challenged. Fortunately, the fitness industry is beginning to lean more towards "functional" fitness, which targets movements that mimic daily activities. Therefore, exercise programs can be geared towards strengthening both the cardiovascular and muscular system to make everyday tasks much easier. Four people have taken advantage of exercise to assist them with their physical challenge all with a similar goal in mind. Teaching does not always have to be in the classroom. ...
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