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Flexion
Learn the basics of the fitness term flexion and what it means.

Strength Training Myths
Can you reduce fat over different areas of the body with certain exercises? And, if you want to tone your body, should you lift light weights? These questions and more are answered as I tackle strength training myths from your About.com Guide to Exercise

Reasons to Lift Weights
Lifting weights isn't just for bodybuilders or athletes - it's for everyone regardless of age, gender, fitness level or goals. Learn the top 10 reasons you should lift weights.

Workout Center
Workout Center is your starting place, whether you're looking for strength training, cardio or even specialty workouts. Choose from total body, upper and lower body routines, as well as a variety of cardio workouts.

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

Weight Training 101
This series provides detailed information about weight training such as how to choose exercises, reps, sets and weight as well as how to set up a weight training program.

How to Change Your Strength Training Workouts
This article offers some tips for how to change your strength training workouts by changing how you lift weights.

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.

Exercise Progression
One mistake exercisers often make is doing the same workout over and over for weeks at a time. One way to spice up your training and avoid plateaus is to change the exercises you're doing. Learn more ways to progress in your fitness program.

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.

Bodybuilding at About.com
Visit About.com's body building expert to find out the right way to train with weights.

Best Butt Exercises
Want to know the best exercises to target the butt (gluteus maximus, medius and minimus)? Check out this step-by-step journey through the most effective butt exercises from your About Exercise Guide.

How Many Calories Does Muscle Really Burn?
You always hear that building muscle can help raise your metabolism which, in turn, can help you lose weight. But how many more calories does muscle really burn? You may be surprised by the answer. Find out in my new FAQ, how many calories does muscle really burn?

How to Do A Squat
Learn how to do a basic squat along with many variations to target your hips, glutes and thighs from your about exercise guide

Strength Plateau
Definition of the phrase Strength Plateau from your About Exercise Guide

Ways for Women To Progress in Weight Training
Many women find weight training difficult and, sometimes, painful. But there are some simple ways to challenge yourself without pain. Learn how to progress in your weight training program for optimal results

Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training
This how-to book, Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training, provides detailed illustrations of a variety of strength exercises as well as targeted muscles. Learn more about this resource in my review.

Book Review: Core Performance Essentials
Mark Verstegen's Core Performance Essentials offers a nutrition and exercise plan for all fitness levels. Find out how this program measures up in this review from your Exercise Guide at About.

Weight-Lifting Routines
This site provides free workout routines for a variety of goals as well as different fitness levels. The site also includes pictures and descriptions of some exercises as well as at-home workouts.