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5 Tips for People Who Don't Want to Exercise
I know the feeling ... you just don't want to workout today. Maybe these 5 tips will change your mind!

6 Great Benefits of Exercising
Exercise has so many great benefits ... just in case you need six more reasons to get moving!

About Exercise: Medical Clearance
About's exercise Guide, Paige Waehner, explains who should seek medical approval before exercising.

About Exercise: When to Take a Break
About's exercise Guide warns against overtraining in this article about when beginning exercisers should take a break.

Before You Buy Exercise Videos
Thinking of working out indoors with a video? Find out what factors you should keep in mind when fitness video shopping.

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Exercise Benefits
There are so many great reasons to exercise. Here's six of them. From your About Guide.

Exercise Variety Improves Success Change Type of Exercise Monotonous Stuck in Rut Stay Motivated Do Various Types of Exercise to Stick with It
The best way to stick to your exercise routine is to mix it up a little bit!

Find the Right Beginners Exercise Class for You
Don't be intimidated about joining your first exercise class! Let me walk you through taking this first (And a little scary!) step towards losing weight with fitness classes.

Get Moving with Exercise Videos!
Exercise videos are a great way to get started exercising. Learn how to choose the best one for you, how to prepare and more. From your About Guide.

Get Strong, Get Slim!
Been putting off getting started with strenght training? There's no time like the present, because getting strong will help you get slim.

Guide Review of the Omron HJ-105 Pedometer with Calorie Counter
Learn more about the Omron HJ-105 as your Guide reviews this pedometer with calorie counter.

How Much is Enough?
So .. just how much exercise is enough?

How to Begin a Walking Program
Walking is the easiest way for you to begin the exercise habit. Not only can you do it almost anywhere... it's free!

How to Use a Pedometer
Using a pedometer is a great way to gauge your progress and stay motivated in your walking workout. Here are some tips on how to choose and use yours.

Maintenance Women
Research shows that women who exercise moderately and eventually progress to 60 minutes at least days a week and eat a healthy diet maintain weight loss.

Put One Foot in Front of the Other!
Put one foot in front of the other ... It's really that easy to get started with walking for weight loss!

Step Up Your Walking Workout
Don't settle for a stroll -- step up your walking workout to burn more calories and strengthen your muscles.

Take it Easy!
Research shows that women trying to lose weight benefit just as much from moderate exercise.

The Top 5 Shape Fitness Workout & Walking CDs
Here are my picks for the best Shape Fitness Music workout and walking CD series.

Top Pedometers Between $10-$15
Pedometers are one of the best motivational tools for weight loss newbies. You can track miles walked, steps taken and/or calories burned with these tiny gadgets.

Top Pedometers Under $10
Pedometers are one of the best motivational tools for weight loss newbies. You can track miles walked, steps taken and/or calories burned with these tiny gadgets.

Tuning In Can Help You Trim Down!
Research proves listening to music while you exercise will help you stick to it.

Variety... the Spice of Exercise
A recent study from the University of Florida says that adding variety to your workout may ensure that you stick to it. From your About Guide.

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