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My Top 5 Exercise Class Tips for Newbies

By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com

Updated: May 28, 2008

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Go with Your Gut

Your personal interests and preferences can guide you toward finding the right exercise class for you.

For example, did you love swimming as a child? Then you'll probably enjoy being back in the pool for water aerobics.

Does cutting a rug suit your fancy? Low-impact aerobics classes and fitness dancing will get your toes tapping.

Was this a really rough day at work? Aerobic boxing is excellent for stress-relieving because you can get all your aggression out with those kicks, punches, and jabs, while you're burning calories to boot!

By finding the class offers fringe benefits like incorporating your interests or knocking out stress, you'll find more motivation to pack that gym bag when you're considering taking the day off.

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