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Making the decision to establish a regular fitness routine is a huge step on the path to feeling better on a daily basis and aging more gracefully in the long run. Still, it's only the first step.

You arrive at the gym and find yourself at a familiar crossroads: Turn this way for the weight room, or that way for the cardio deck. You planned to do both—but which should you do first? Does it even ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Making the decision to establish a regular fitness routine is a huge step on the path to feeling better ...