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Getting Your Best Body - Lifting Weights
Get your best body with exercise to build strength and endurance while losing weight. Cardio and strength training are the best ways to get a strong, fit body. Learn more about how you can train functionally for your best body.
Functional Strength Training
Functional Strength Training helps your body perform every day activities with agility and ease.
Your Summer Weight Loss Program
Your summer weight loss program gives you the tips, tools and resources you need to get your body ready for summer. From cardio and strength training to healthy eating and better choices, you'll find what you need for a healthy, fit summer body.
Effective Strength Training Workouts
Are your strength training workouts effective? Find out whether you're wasting your time with gym machines and learn about effective exercises to help you burn calories and get stronger.
The Skinny on Fat Burners
Find out if fat burners really work from your About Exercise Guide
How to Lose Weight - The Basics of Weight Loss
Weight loss isn't always easy and it helps to learn what weight loss is all about. Get the basics for how to lose weight with diet and exercise tips.
4 Ways to Track Your Weight Loss Progress
Do you know how to track your weight loss progress? Learn four ways to ensure that you're losing fat from your About Exercise Guide.
Running for Beginners
How to start a running program for beginners from About's Exercise Guide
Treadmills vs. Elliptical Trainers
Learn the difference between treadmills and elliptical trainers so you can choose the right machine for you from your About Exercise Guide
Choosing a Personal Trainer
What you need to know about choosing a personal trainer from your About Exercise Guide
Keeping Exercise Simple
Learn how to get back to basics and keep your workouts simple from your About Exercise Guide
Cardio Video Reviews and Recommendations
Get the scoop on a variety of cardio videos and exercises in this list of video reviews and recommendations.
Exercise for Teens
What kinds of exercises should teenagers do to stay active? From your Exercise Guide at About.com
Dynamic Abs for Core Strength
Learn dynamic moves to strengthen and flatten your abs from your About Exercise Guide
Myths About Your Abs
Ab Myths - Get the facts about your abs from your Exercise Guide at About.com
The Truth About Getting Flat Abs
Is it possible to get flat abs? Get the facts about what it takes to get six-pack abs and finally decide if this is really the right goal for you from your About Exercise Guide.
Flatten Your Abs
How to get a six-pack and flatten your abs from your About Exercise Guide
Is There a Shortcut to Weight Loss?
You often hear that there's no shortcut to weight loss. But if you've seen an infomercial lately or stood in line at Walgreens and pondered the efficacy of the fat burners next to the cash register, you have to wonder about this quick fix idea. Before you spend another dime on diets, pills or gadgets, read my article about shortcuts and find out if they're all that.
Exercise and Weight Loss Resources for Women
These exercise and weight loss resources will help women maximize their workouts to lose weight and get fit.
Are You Lifting Enough Weight?
Lifting weights can help you lose fat, slim down and get strong...but only if you're lifting enough to challenge your body. Learn how much weight you should be lifting to lose weight.
Exercising on the Cheap
It's possible to find cheap exercise equipment if you're on a budget. Learn creative ways to make your own weights and where to shop for cheap exercise equipment from your About Exercise Guide.
Exercising On Vacation
Learn how to stay fit on vacation from your About Exercise Guide
Working Out on the Road
Easy ways to exercise when you're on the road, from your About.com Exercise Guide
Choosing and Using Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are great for strengthening the body in new, dynamic ways. If you're a traveler or just need to spice up your workouts, learn how to choose and use resistance bands for challenging and effective workouts.
How to Change Your Strength Training Workouts
It's important to change your strength training workouts regularly if you want to avoid strength and weight loss plateaus. Learn about the different elements you can change to keep your body challenged and your muscles strong.