One of the best things I learned about going through the P90x program was that if I kept track of my progress, I could see how well I was doing physically. At the beginning of the program, you take a fitness test to see how strong and fit you are, and then you retest yourself [...]

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Are you feeling a little wound up? Could you use a quick break? Stop what you’re doing for five minutes and stand up. Try doing a few stretches to relieve your stress:
The big stretch

Sweep your arms upward while taking a deep breath through your nose
Hold your arms above your head and gaze at your fingertips [...]

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Myth #1: You need to do tons of long, boring cardio to lose weight
You can dramatically reduce your workout time if you increase your intensity. By doing intense strength training either with weights or with the weight of your body, and doing sprints instead of long runs, you’ll dramatically improve your fat loss and fitness [...]

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Have you ever noticed how people in other countries don’t seem to work out as much as we do – and they’re still in decent shape? They don’t have gym memberships, aren’t obsessively running at the crack of dawn, and they aren’t doing aerobics tapes in their living room.
I lived abroad for a while [...]

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Having participated in many endurance events, including a triathlon and 3 day AIDS Ride,  I am no slouch when it comes to sticking to a workout schedule. But getting myself to consistently work out wasn’t always easy – and I completely understand what it feels like to not want to do it. Here’s what I [...]

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I don’t love team sports, but I do like working out with friends. Here’s why:
1. Better results – When you commit to working out with someone, you’re more committed to working out. If you don’t show up for your workout, you’re letting your friend down. And by exercising on a regular basis, the results will [...]

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