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Sit on the ball. You can do various exercises from a seated position on the fitness ball. An example of one would be a shoulder press. To do this, sit on the ball with dumbbells in your hands. Lift...
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Choose cardiovascular exercise equipment based on your budget and the amount of space that you have to devote to a home gym. If you have about 30 square feet of room and a good budget to work with...
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Circuit training: w/some aerobic, minimal rest

... of interval training in which strength exercises are combined with endurance/aerobic exercises, thus giving you a...

Circuit training: w/some aerobic, minimal rest

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Aerobics, step: 10" - 12" step

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Calisthenics: moderate, back exercises

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Exercises
...st night. Could some of you tell what exercises you will be doing for this challenge? I dont have a gym membership or any fancy machines to use so I could use all the suggestions I could get...
- Posted On June 4, 2008 10:31:43 AM
  ...d. With these there is no excuse to not exercise. Simple to do. Read More
- Posted On June 4, 2008 10:34:41 AM
  See if these help: Exercising on the Cheap: http://Exercise.about.com/od/equipmentapparel/a/budget_Exercise.htm Various items you find around your home to use in your workout routine. Exercise... Read More
The Cardio & Aerobic Exercise Topic
- Posted On December 29, 2007 10:56:40 AM
  ...//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerobic_exercise:1sjshk3f]Aerobic exercise, including [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tae_Bo:1sjshk3f]Tae Bo, Elliptical Trainer, Jumping Rope, Spin... Read More
- Posted On December 29, 2007 10:57:59 AM
  [size=150:3ahxzdf2][url=http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/a/cardio101.htm:3ahxzdf2]Cardio 101 - The Facts About Cardio From Paige Waehner Cardio Basics With 37% of ... Read More
What do you do for ab exercises?
- Posted On April 23, 2009 11:18:59 AM
  ...sdays I do 3 sets of three different ab exercises for upper, lower, obliques in between my sets of weights. I'm running out of ideas for things to do. My fitness center has limited equipment so... Read More
- Posted On April 23, 2009 11:24:27 AM
  ...ks pretty well. And as far as actual exercises go, hanging leg raises, bicycle crunches, reverse crunches. Three of my favorites. Read More
Lower Ab Exercises?
- Posted On January 13, 2009 04:53:50 PM
  ...balance ball. Anyone have any lower ab exercises to share? Thanks! Read More
- Posted On January 14, 2009 09:12:34 AM
  I personally really like decline crunches. http://kbierek.powweb.com/shapefit-pics ... unches.gif Read More
Exercises
...d to find a few minutes to ourselves to exercise. When do you exercise and do you have any favorite videos that you use? Brandi
- Posted On January 3, 2008 07:27:47 AM
  ...ool and I work out. I really enjoy the exercise ball and I have a few DVDs for that- it is low impact but gets your heart up its called core secrets- other than that I have a few walking videos... Read More
- Posted On January 3, 2008 07:27:47 AM
  ...ool and I work out. I really enjoy the exercise ball and I have a few DVDs for that- it is low impact but gets your heart up its called core secrets- other than that I have a few walking videos... Read More
OTHER EXERCISES
Does anyone that uses WATP do other exercise videos too? I love using WATP, but I need to mix it up a little bit.
- Posted On January 24, 2008 01:22:59 PM
  ...et the intensity level that you want to exercise (beginner or expert), what area of the body (upper, lower, total), and how long. Each exercise lasts only one minute. So, for instance, if you wa... Read More
- Posted On January 24, 2008 03:44:31 PM
  ... It is AWESOME! And like she said, each exercise is only a minute long so you don't get bored. And if it feels hard to do, you know you'll only be doing it for 60 seconds, so it motivates you to... Read More
Exercises
... go to a gym. Does anyone know any good exercises you could do at home without having to have any machines?
- Posted On September 25, 2007 05:57:19 AM
  ...me greenfairy! You could invest into an exercise ball. They are fairly cheep and usually have instructions with exercise options with it...other than that you could do pilates...you'll probably ... Read More
- Posted On September 25, 2007 07:59:00 AM
  Hi Julez, Welcome. I agree that an exercise ball is a great way to get some exercise. Walking is wonderful too. You can walk outside, or go to a mall and walk. Try to alternate walking wit... Read More
Ab exercises
So I'm on the hunt for new ab exercises/ avoiding work until after lunch. I think I would break my neck trying to do the following: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/exercises/gorgeous...
- Posted On January 12, 2009 10:00:28 AM
  honest to God i don't think i could even get in the position let alone do anything productive there. i imagine a lot of pointing and laughing at the gym if i attempted it. Read More
- Posted On January 12, 2009 11:52:29 AM
  Dude...rugburn on my nose from trying to figure out how to make a friggin E. WTF??? How the hell do you get to O?? (oooo...that sounds so nasty) Read More
Weightlifting
- Posted On June 27, 2008 09:25:49 AM
  ...ce a week approx a half hour. How many exercises should I do per muscle group. For example, I do two different types of exercises for my triceps (I do 2 sets each for a total of 4 sets). Are ... Read More
- Posted On June 27, 2008 10:13:02 AM
  ...ding.com site. They have every dumbbell exercise for every single body part you want to work on. They have programs. ( if you want a customized workout plan , there are online trainers you can h... Read More
Ab workout question?
- Posted On July 1, 2008 04:04:26 PM
  ... is ANYTHING but flat. Great abs = 25% exercise + 75% clean diet, plain and simple. Everyone has abs that they work practically 24/7. The hard part is to show them off and that's about diet. Read More
- Posted On July 1, 2008 04:38:43 PM
  ... is ANYTHING but flat. Great abs = 25% exercise + 75% clean diet, plain and simple. Everyone has abs that they work practically 24/7. The hard part is to show them off and that's about diet. ... Read More
New girl needs ab ideas!!
- Posted On April 12, 2008 09:09:42 AM
  ...admill (she has one) what are some good exercises (ab's, thighs or butt) I can do in the comfort of her living room? I Need ideas please!!! I am willing to do 30 min on treadmill and however man... Read More
- Posted On April 12, 2008 10:45:13 AM
  There are tons!!!! Look at the Exercise Repository *second sticky in this forum* for in-depth ideas! There are a ton of variations of sit-ups and crunches. You want to make sure to work your up... Read More
Bender Ball
- Posted On October 17, 2007 07:36:22 AM
  ...how do you like it, and do you have any exercises to recommend? i loved my big exercise ball, but i live in the tiniest place ever and ended up moving the thing around all day. and the ones ... Read More
- Posted On October 17, 2007 08:23:34 AM
  ...e trainer of Kate Hudson shoes you some exercises with the exercise ball. You can watch a slideshow or download a factsheet. http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/20 ... 3bodybonus Read More
What to do at the gym...
- Posted On July 21, 2007 08:40:31 AM
  ...o much. Is this true? And what types of exercises can I do with free weights? Read More
- Posted On July 21, 2007 11:46:34 AM
  ...e the lift and keep your balance. Some exercises might be difficult to manage without a machine, but there are free weight exercises that will work those muscles. I can't imagine a machine exe... Read More
Ab Rocket
- Posted On October 1, 2008 05:32:22 AM
  ...ven though I feel better overall when I exercise, it still tends to aggravate these issues. I've still been doing a few crunches as best as I can... but I'm still having a lot of neck pain and ... Read More
- Posted On October 1, 2008 08:00:45 AM
  ... gravity, 3 or 4 basic body weight core exercises, and about 10-15 minutes per day. The 'Secret' to great abs is a CLEAN DIET! The basic formula is 25% exercise, 75% clean diet. Since your ... Read More
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic activity
...lk? Metabolic training is conditioning exercises performed with the intention of increasing the capacity and efficiency of the energy pathways to store and deliver energy for activity. Most pe...
- Posted On March 31, 2009 05:46:30 AM
  Thanks, this was an interesting read! Read More
Gym Ball
BTW, I tried flat-bench flies and presses with my Gym Ball yesterday and it was pretty tough. Not only do you have to lift the weights, but also maintain your balance by using your legs, glutes an...
- Posted On December 9, 2008 09:07:30 AM
  ... found this video with various Gym Ball exercises and I have to bring it back downstairs where the TV is. I'll be getting more workout time pumping the ball up than actually working out! LOL Read More
- Posted On December 9, 2008 05:50:52 AM
  Great job there on the ball! I need to blow up my ball. First I gotta get it out of the garage....... Read More
Women Weightlifting
I would like to begin a weight lifting program at home but dont know how to get started.. I do not want to lift for building only toning...Can anyone help me out? Thanks
- Posted On June 30, 2009 10:09:50 AM
  ...e great because there is no shortage of exercises. If you get bored easily this is definitely the way to go! Invest in a gym membership OR buy a set that goes up pretty far in weight... Read More
- Posted On June 30, 2009 01:43:35 PM
  ... neither is a realistic way to think of exercising. I would HIGHLY recommend an easy to read, entertaining book called "The New Rules of Lifting for Women" It teaches wome... Read More
Fitness ball or other balls in your workout
- Posted On December 29, 2007 10:31:30 AM
  ...¤ Do you know of any good websites for exercises with various balls? ¤ What types of exercises do you do with the ball? (yoga, pilates, aerobics, etc) ¤ Have you lost weight from using your b... Read More
- Posted On December 29, 2007 10:32:00 AM
  ...li): From the "burn calories without exercising" section, page 126: Sit Down. Yes, Sit. Turn on the TV if you want to. Just make sure you are sitting on an exercise ball (there are large ... Read More
Ok Fitness Gurus!
So I'm trying to get a good program going again. I lost my job and moved so my life has been hectic but I'm trying to get back on track. This is long, sorry. I wanted opinions. I am posting ...
- Posted On October 9, 2008 01:47:43 PM
  ...Can you give any input about the actual exercises I am doing for my lower body? Am I leaving anything important out or working out something too much? Read More
- Posted On October 8, 2008 06:05:38 PM
  Why not.... M - chest, abs, cardio T - back, abs, cardio W - legs, abs, cardio Th- arms, abs, cardio F - shoulders, abs, cardio This plan targets all major muscle groups once a week, give... Read More
Weightlifting 101
...how many people perform weight training exercises correctly? Less than 10%. Incorrect form and technique are the main reasons why people don't see the benefit they expect, get frustrated, get hu...
- Posted On October 26, 2008 04:26:08 PM
  ...ts is the ability to do better compound exercises and extra work on the vaunted "stabilizer" muscles. Other than that, all muscles are completely in play with either type. Muscle Groups L... Read More
- Posted On October 27, 2008 08:20:49 AM
  ... of mine how often I lock my knees when exercising...and even just standing! This has led me to frustration at leg presses, but I'm NOT GIVING IN! What are other common form issues to become a... Read More

Do You Consider Exercise a Form of Therapy?

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Do You Exercise Just So You Can Indulge?

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How To Lose Belly Fat With Swiss ball Exercises

Swiss ball exercises, known also as exercise ball workouts, stability ball exercises, gym ball exercises and exercise ball exercises, have become popular in the pursuit of losing belly fat and attaining lifetime fitness. Developed in 1963, the...

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