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Calories Burned Information for Tony Little's Gazelle

I am looking for information on the original Gazelle by Tony Little regarding calories burned I weigh 226 lbs, stand 4 feet 11 inches. I am working at a medium pace on the original Gazelle, how many calories can I burn in an hour?

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Getting Into Winter Workout Mode, Woman Jogging

Getting Into Winter Workout Mode

Fitness expert John Basedow has some great in formation about how to work out and stay motivated during the winter months. Be sure to watch the related videos for more fitness tips.

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Working Out In the Winter, Man Jogging on Snowy Road

Working Out In the Winter

This is a guide about working out in the Winter. When the sun is shining and the outdoors are inviting, it's easy to get out and exercise. Winter can be a different story though, it can be tough to stay motivated when it is cold and wet outside.

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Person Pinching Love Handles

Getting Rid of Love Handles

This is a guide about getting rid of love handles. Love handles are the extra fat that bulges from your upper hips. With a proper diet and the right exercises you get rid of your love handles in no time. Check out these tips that others have used to tone their obliques.

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Choosing the Best Shoes For Zumba or Dance Exercise Classes

I've been going to a lot of dance aerobic classes lately, like Zumba. My cross trainers or running shoes have decent support, but they don't allow me to move my feet like I want to.

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Wear Leg Weights While Cleaning

Whether you are cleaning house or just lounging, wear wrist and ankle weights for mild exercise.

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How Can I Lose Belly Fat?

How do I get rid of belly fat fast?

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Exercise Ball As Desk Chair

Use an exercise ball as an office chair! It's fun, comfortable, can be good for bad backs, and you work your core muscles while at your computer just sitting and maintaining your balance.

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Elliptical vs. Stair Stepper

What is the difference between a stair stepper exerciser and an elliptical exerciser?

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Elliptical vs. Stationary Bike

I am debating about what exercise machine I should purchase. It is extremely cold outside, so I don't want to bundle up to run, which is better an elliptical or bike?

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Vibration Exercise Machines

I'm wondering if anyone has used the vibrating machines for health and weight benefits. I understand there is a difference between ones that just shake (no good) and ones that vibrate (more expensive).

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Losing Weight While in a Wheelchair

My husband has been in a wheelchair for 4 years following a spinal cord injury. He has gained lots of weight because he can't exercise. He is 57 years old. Any suggestions?

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Exercising on a Gold's Gym

My husband and I purchased a used home gym a few weeks ago. It came with an instruction manual and the manual listed off the exercises that can be done on it (20 to be exact), but when I was experimenting on the machine, I only figured out about 8 (and that was improvising on a few). This is a Gold's Gym that is no longer made, so I started Googling, looking for some posters to get an idea of how I do things like bicep curls or leg curls and calf presses.

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Advice for Exercising and Dieting

I have a 6 month old baby and can't really afford or find any time to go to the gym. So I was wondering if anyone knows of any good workouts and diet routines that would fit into a busy schedule. I am a single mother of 2 working most of the time and I really want to lose 25 lbs.

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Selecting Exercise Equipment

What is the best exercise equipment to buy when trying to lose weight in the stomach area? I am looking for something inexpensive.

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Time to Get Into Shape

It's that time of year when everyone is running around panicking because soon they'll have to wear shorts or a bathing suit. Here are some tips to get yourself in shape without costing a fortune.

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Climb Stairs For Exercise

If you want a frugal way to exercise and not have the cost associated with it, then follow this advice. Use the stairs. If you have stairs in your home, even if only 4 steps, go up and down a number of times for a great workout

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Stomach and Hips Tightening Tips

I need SERIOUS advice on how to lose weight and tighten up the stomach and hip area. My family all tends to have a GUT! I am small everywhere else but can never find pants appropriately sized.

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Time to Get Into Shape

Time to Get Into ShapeIt's that time of year when everyone is running around panicking because soon they'll have to wear shorts or a bathing suit. Here are some tips to get yourself in shape without costing a fortune.