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There are lots of reasons to avoid the gym. It can be crowded, loud, expensive, and possibly a little disgusting with people sweating all over the exercise equipment. However, no matter your beef with your local workout spot, you shouldn’t let its drawbacks dissaude you from following through with your fitness objectives. Instead of heading out …

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There are tons of benefits to a great cardio workout. You’ll burn calories and lose weight, tone your muscles to give yourself a sleeker appearance, and feel better thanks to the reduction of stress and release of endorphins. But one of the biggest benefits of cardio exercises is that it improves your cardiovascular (or circulatory) system. …

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If you’re not already using a weightlifting belt, you’re missing out on a world of support and safety. Designed to reinforce your back and increase the pressure in your abdominal cavity, these gym belts help you lift more weight, all while preventing injury. Because we know you’re busy getting in more reps, we did the …

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At a Glance Info: Targets: Hamstrings Equipment Needed: None (though you might want a strap or a towel to help deepen some stretches) Level: Beginner   There are things no one ever tells you about getting older, like the fact that you’ll spend three hours a day looking for the pair of glasses on top …

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At a Glance Info:  Targets: Nearly every muscle in your body, but especially your core, glutes, hamstrings, and shoulders Equipment Needed: Some sort of weight (dumbbell, medicine ball, kettlebell, etc.) Level: Advanced We know, we know — regular lunges are challenging enough, and now we’re about to show you a way to make them even …

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No matter the type of running you do, whether it’s morning runs on pavement, weekend hikes on trails, or competitive racing in marathons, having an easy way to carry water can make the difference between a good run and a bad one. If you’re still carrying your water by hand, it’s time to upgrade to something …

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At a Glance Info Targets: Abdominal wall (rectus abdominis), obliques Equipment Needed: None Level: Beginner It’s something zookeepers and herpetologists have successfully kept secret for years: frogs actually have incredibly well-defined six-packs.  Okay, we might have made that up (at least, we certainly hope so), but the fact remains that frog crunches are one of …

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  Whether you’re establishing your first exercise routines on the road to better health or would like to mix up your existing workouts by trying something new, kettlebells offer easy but interesting routines that can benefit your entire body. Getting started with kettlebells is fairly easy: You just need to find one that’s heavy enough …

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