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Exercise for Beginners

Are you interested in beginner a workout program to lose weight and get healthy? These resources will help you learn how to create your own fitness program to reach your goals.

Anatomy of a Workout

Most of us have a general idea of how to exercise, but do you know the different components of a workout? Learn more about each stage of your workout to help be more consistent with your exercise program.

Beginner Resources

Learn how to get started with a complete exercise program to lose weight and get healthy from your About Exercise Guide

Beginner's Corner

This is your starting place if you're ready to start an exercise program. Learn the basics of cardio, strength training, flexibility, nutrition, motivation and more.

Beginning An Exercise Program

Starting an exercise program can be overwhelming. What exercises should you do? How often? How long? With proper planning, you can start exercising and reach your goals.

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!

Dealing with Gym Intimidation

Are you afraid you're not in shape enough to join a gym? Learn about your exercise options and how to deal with gym intimidation

Exercise 101

If your New Year's resolution was to get in shape, this article will help you get started the right way.

Get in Shape With Exercise

Getting in shape can be confusing, but this step by step guide shows you exactly how to get in shape with exercise, including cardio, strength and flexibility workouts.

How to Exercise

Find out how to add more activity to your daily life without killing yourself!

How to Navigate the Gym

If you're new to the gym, you may be confused about where to start, which cardio machines to try and how the strength training machines work. What do you do if you're trying to lose weight or get in shape? This step by step article will help you learn how to navigate the gym.

How to Set Your Weight Loss Goals

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

Keep Exercise Simple

Learn how to get back to basics and keep your workouts simple from your About Exercise Guide

Six 30-Day Quick-Start Workout Routines

These six 30-day quick-start workout routines will help you get back in shape. Choose from yoga, Pilates, walking, running, weight training or general exercise. In one month, you'll be well on your way to a newer you in the new year.

Strength Training for Beginners

One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is doing too much too soon. To avoid burning out, you need to prepare your body for building muscle by starting small with this 6-week strength training plan.

The Right Way to Fail at Exercise

Have you given up on exercise more times than you can count? You're not alone! There's a right way to fall off the exercise wagon and increase your chances of success. Learn how from your About Exercise Guide.

Weight Training 101

Are you trying to lose weight? Doing cardio exercise and eating a healthy, low-calorie diet can help, but weight training can help raise your metabolism and strengthen your body.

Workout Finder

Use our Workout Finder to find strength training, cardio, yoga, flexibility and other workouts for all levels of exercisers.

Workouts for Beginners

Find ab, cardio, strength training and flexibility workouts for beginners.
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