10 fitness tips to help you get moving in 2026
How to turn your walk into a better workout, build strength without weights, and more.
From The Times
December 29, 2025

We all know that working out is good for us. But even the most passionate exercisers — and certainly the rest of us — need a little inspiration to get started.

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Here are 10 strategies to help you get started. →

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