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Back Exercises Created: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
These strength exercises target the muscles of the back, including dumbbell pullovers and dumbbell rows. Includes pictures and detailed instructions.
Jessica's Review of Insanity - It Works! Created: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Have you tried the Insanity 60-Day Total Body Workout Program? Post your review and tell us what you think about the Insanity Workout Series.
Train Like an Olympic Athlete Created: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Olympic athletes have the right idea when it comes to commitment to training, but you don't have to workout for hours to benefit from their wisdom. Use the basic rules Olympic athletes follow to k...
The Truth About the Fat Burning Zone Created: Monday, June 13, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Should you work in your fat burning zone for maximum weight loss? Find out the truth about the fat burning zone
How to Set Weight Loss Goals Created: Thursday, December 15, 2005 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
If you're trying to lose weight, it's important to set reachable goals. But how do you know how much weight to lose? Learn how to set weight loss goals you can reach from your About Exercise Guide
Ball Exercises Created: Monday, August 23, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Ball walks are great for working on core strength and balance while getting you more comfortable on an unstable surface. Get pictures and descriptions for how to do a ball walk.
Working Out on the Road Created: Monday, April 19, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Working out when you're on a road trip can be tough. Learn how you can workout on the road to stay fit and avoid weight gain.
Exercising On Vacation Created: Monday, April 19, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn how to stay fit on vacation from your About Exercise Guide
Total Body Heavy Strength - Build Muscle With This Total Body Heavy Strength Workout Created: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
This Total Body Heavy Strength Workout is perfect for challenging your entire body with heavy weights.
Basic Strength and Cardio Circuit Training Workout - Strength and Cardio Circuit for Beginners Created: Monday, March 21, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
This Basic Strength and Cardio Circuit works your entire body with basic cardio and strength exercises. Great for beginners.
Tri-Set Strength - Total Body Tri-Set Strength Created: Friday, March 18, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
This Tri-Set Strength Workout targets every muscle in your body with classic strength training exercises.
Low Impact Cardio Challenge - A Tough Low Impact Cardio Workout Created: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
This low impact cardio challenge is tough on your heart, but easy on your joints.
Fat and Calorie Burning Circuit Workout - Circuit Workout for Burning Fat and Calories Created: Friday, February 04, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
This Fat and Calorie Burning Circuit Workout will challenge every muscle in your body for a fast-paced, intense workout.
Elliptical Interval Workout - Interval Training on the Elliptical Trainer Created: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Burn calories and build endurance with this elliptical interval workout.
Upper Body Challenge - Tri-Sets, Intense Upper Body Workout Created: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
This challenging upper body workout involves tri-sets to target the chest, shoulders, back and arms from your About Exercise Guide.
Whole Body Circuit Workout - Whole Body Circuit for Endurance and Strength Created: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
This challenging whole body circuit targets all the muscles in the body, builds and endurance and burns calories in less time.
30-60-90 - Mixed Cardio Interval Workout With Aerobic and Anaerobic Intervals Created: Monday, October 11, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Burn calories and raise your anaerobic threshhold with this 30-60-90 mixed interval workout.
Cardio Interval Workouts for Beginners Level 3 - Interval treadmill workout Created: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Cardio Interval Workouts for Beginners from your Exercise Guide at About.com
Circuit Workout - Strength and Power Travel Circuit - Work your body and burn calories with this challenging circuit workout Created: Monday, November 19, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
This challenging Strength and Power Circuit Workout will challenge your body from your About Exercise Guide
The No Equipment Travel Workout - Exercises you can do on the road Created: Thursday, September 22, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Exercises you can do while traveling with no equipment from your Exercise Guide
The No Weight Workout - Exercise Created: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Don't have fancy equipment? This workout can be done with no weights at all from your About.com Exercise Guide, from your About.com Guide
Total Body Resistance Band Workout - Exercises for your body - Exercise Created: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Total Body Resistance Band Workout - Exercises for your body from your Exercise Guide
Vacation Workout - Exercises you can do on vacation Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Exercises you can do on vacation from your Exercise Guide
5 Ways to Get Fat in College Created: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Learn how to avoid the dreaded Freshman 15 from your About.com Exercise Guide
Advanced Exercise Ball Workout - Killer Moves Using an Exercise Ball for Core Strength Created: Friday, April 13, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
This Advanced Ball Workout offers very challenging exercises to target the abs, back and lower body. Get ready to really work your core.
Your Online Workout Center - Weight training and cardio workouts, exercise articles Created: Thursday, June 15, 2006 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
Welcome to your online workout center where you'll find cardio and weight training workouts and health/exercise related articles
Cold Weather Gifts for Active Women Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
If there's an active woman in your life, you probably want to find the perfect fitness gift for her. No matter what she enjoys, you'll find great ideas for making her workouts more comfortable and ...
Fitness Gifts for Travelers Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
If you travel, you may find it difficult to exercise. Having the right equipment can make it easier to squeeze in exercise no matter where you are. Check out the best equipment to take with you on ...
Gifts for Active People Created: Friday, October 31, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
Check out a variety of fitness and exercise gift ideas for the fitness enthusiast in your life.
Metabolic Conditioning Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
You may hear the phrase metabolic conditioning to describe a number of high intensity interval-type workouts. Find out what metabolic conditioning means and if you should try it.
Everybody Dance for PlayStation 3 Move Created: Thursday, March 01, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Everybody Dance for PlayStation Move offers a great way to have fun while burning extra calories. Get the details in this review of Everybody Dance for PlayStation 3 Move.
Alcohol and Weight Gain Created: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
If alcohol is a regular part of your diet and you're trying to lose weight, being more aware of what and how much you're drinking can make a big difference.

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