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Motivation, Plateaus and Exercise Intensity

5 Ways to Get Fat in College
Going off to college means finally being in charge of your life.  Ah, sweet freedom! Learn how to avoid the five temptations that may lead to the famous Freshman 15.

Couch Potatoes Unite!
If you've ever found yourself sitting on a couch, potato-like, wondering where your energy has gone, have I got a deal for you!

Get Out of the Rut
Last week you learned all about plateaus and why they happen.  Now learn how to break through your plateau and start seeing results again.

Get Results Out of Your Workouts
Sure you want to be healthy and fit and that's why you exercise, right?  But, aside from the health benefits of exercise, what you really want is tangible results you can see in the mirror in the form of slimmer waistlines and fabulous shoulders.  Get the most out of your workouts in time for summer.

Getting The Most Out of Strength Training
Are you stuck in a workout rut?  If you’re bored with your routine, hitting the weight loss wall or just plain losing interest in exercise, it's time to change your workout.  Find out how.

How To Monitor Your Exercise Intensity
To get the most out of exercise without killing yourself, you should monitor your intensity throughout your workout.   Check out these simple ways to keep track of your exercise intensity.

How to Reach Your Fitness Goals
Reaching fitness goals is hard, isn't it?  Find out exactly how to reach your goals with these simple facts and helpful resources.

The Truth About the Fat Burning Zone
If you're trying to stay in the 'fat burning' zone, you may not be burning as many calories, which is necessary for weight loss.  Find out how to get the most effective workouts.

Understanding Exercise Plateaus
Have you reached a point in your workout where you're not seeing results anymore?  Discover the causes of plateaus and how to get past them.

What Keeps You Motivated?
Motivation is often the missing ingredient when it comes to exercise but, what you may not realize is that motivation isn't constant.  Every exerciser is motivated in different ways.  Use their tips for finding your own motivation.

What's Your Body Image?  
Having high self-esteem means you feel good inside your own skin, flaws and all.  Learn how to improve your body image.

10 Reasons You Don't Exercise
What are your reasons for skipping your workouts? Find out how to overcome your worst fitness obstacles.

Why You Don't Exercise
If you find it hard to stick to an exercise program, you're not alone.  Find out why so many of us quit before we even start and learn new strategies for reaching your weight loss and fitness goals.

Working Out on the Road
Do you ever skip workouts when you go out of town?  It's hard to stick to a routine when your daily schedule changes. These easy ideas will make it much harder for you to get out of exercising, even when you're on the road.

You Are What You Think
What do you think about when you exercise? Are your thoughts positive ("dang, I look GOOD!") or negative ("why can't I lose more weight?")? Find out how bad thinking habits may be what's keeping you from a consistent exercise program.

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