No time to exercise? No excuse! Phil Tyne, director of the Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center in Dallas, says anyone can fit in 10 minutes a day, alternating cardiovascular one day and strength training the next. Always talk to your doctor before beginning any exercise plan.

Cardiovascular Routine: Take a brisk 10-minute walk.

Strength-Training Routine: Choose 10 exercises to work the major muscle groups, and do each until fatigued. In most cases, this will take less than one minute. If the muscle is not fatigued after one minute, add more resistance.

Illustrated examples of proper form are in the Exercise Library on the American College of Exercise Web site at acefitness.org.*
1. Chest - Push-ups
2. Upper back - Upright row with dumbbells
3. Back - Latissimus dorsi pulldowns with a stretch band
4. Lower back - Back extensions
5. Arms - Overhead press with dumbbells
6. Arms - Bicep curls with dumbbells
7. Arms - Triceps kick-backs with dumbbells
8. Legs - Squats with dumbbells or bands
9. Legs - Heel raises
10. Abdominals - Abdominal curls

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