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By Paige Waehner, About.com Guide to Exercise since 2000

In the Forum - Thanksgiving Dinner

Wednesday November 26, 2003
If you're curious what the healthy folks in the Exercise Forum are eating for Thanksgiving, now's your chance to find out. Join the discussion and tell us what you're ... Read More

Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Thursday November 20, 2003
This week, guest writer Phil Lempert offers ten tips to make sure you stay in shape over the holiday season and avoid putting "lose weight" as one of your New ... Read More

In the Forum - "I need a bit of encouragement"

Tuesday November 18, 2003
If you ever get discouraged with your workouts, you can relate to forum member Sean who says: "I need a bit of encouragement...my weight training has suffered... I've gained ... Read More

We're Getting Fatter By the Minute

Monday November 17, 2003
You've no doubt heard the news--we're getting fatter every day. What's even scarier than that? For one thing, the statistics on severe obesity (those who are 100 or ... Read More

Staying Committed to Exercise

Wednesday November 12, 2003
It isn't easy staying motivated to exercise. You've heard it before but it bears repeating--There's no magic pill that brings discipline and motivation to your workouts. So where does that ... Read More

In the Forum - Eating Before Exercise?

Tuesday November 11, 2003
One of our forum members, Peg, wants to know: "I am working with a wellness counselor...He says that I should eat first thing in the morning, then workout, then ... Read More

Search of the Week - Heart Rate

Monday November 10, 2003
Lots of you want to know how to calculate target heart rate zone, resting heart rate and other heart-related matters. Though THR is just a guideline, it can be ... Read More

Top 10 Gifts for Active People

Wednesday November 5, 2003
It's that time of year again...yes, the holidays are nearly upon us. I've got some great ideas for gifts for the active people in your life. And ... Read More

In the Forum - Cell Phones at the Gym

Tuesday November 4, 2003
This week, we're talking about how some health clubs are banning cell phones, mainly because, with new picture technologies, some clubs are worried that people will take inappropriate pictures. ... Read More

Search of the Week - Fitness Videos

Monday November 3, 2003
Each week, I spotlight the kinds of things y'all are searching for. Unfortunately, y'all search for the same thing every week. If anyone out there would like information ... Read More

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