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      <description>&lt;p&gt;It is easy to feel overwhelmed when you are thinking that you should start exercising more often. Many people don't know where to start or what they need when they want to try and exercise. This list below will help you get started in exercise by covering the 5 most important things you need to get started exercising.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. A Workout Plan: Creating a workout plan and goals does not have to be difficult or anything complicated. Starting out slowing in exercise is the best way to get started if you are very out of shape or haven't exercised at all in the past 3-6 months. Your workout plan can include ways you will be more active and how much you will try to exercise each week. Starting with small goals will help you be able to reach them &lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. A pair of shoes: A good pair of comfortable shoes is important when exercising, since it can help give you needed support and balance. You do not have to buy expensive or nice looking shoes - a $10 pair from a discount store that fit well and are comfortable work great!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Comfortable Clothes: Again, you do not need to spend any or a lot of money on workout clothes to wear when exercising. You will just want to make sure that whatever you wear is comfortable, such as a t-shirt and loose fitting shorts or pants. Pants with an elastic waist are typically the most comfortable for exercising, since they allow the freedom of movement and flexibility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. An Exercise Log: Keeping track of your exercise goals and activities is important. You can write it all down on a piece of paper or take advantage of a &lt;a target="_blank" mce_href="http://losefree.com/2008/08/free-printable-exercise-log/" href="http://losefree.com/2008/08/free-printable-exercise-log/"&gt;printable free exercise log&lt;/a&gt; for recording your exercise actvities. You'll be able to see exactly how much exercise you are getting and also see if you are able to meet your goals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5. A Dangling Carrot: Well, you don't need a dangling carrot literally, but if you have some sort of motivation or reward for sticking to your workout goals, you can not only have an incentive to keep exercising, but something to help you stay on track as well.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As you can see, you don't need a whole lot to start exercising. These 5 things will make it so getting started in exercise is easy as can be! &lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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