Q. How can I exercise like I should when I don’t have time?
A. Step five: Start today. Start dates after a holiday, next year or next month imply start-ing is a major life change — it is not. A small change now is easier to build upon. Remember, consistency is more important than intensity. Get started! (Steps 1-4: Set a weekly goal; pick your best time; buy a step counter; check out a nearby fitness center).
— Dr. Collin Cherry, Ridgeside Medical Group/Beacon Health Alliance Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society Board of Directors
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