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      Have you heard about the 7-minute workout? It packs the benefits of a full aerobic and resistance training program into just 7 minutes.

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      Balance training involves doing exercises that strengthen the muscles that help keep you upright, including your legs and core.

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      Are you looking for a ballet barre class to take? You don't need to be a ballerina to do it. Find out what to expect from barre workouts.

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      Biking can be a great cardio workout. It's also good for your leg muscles. Here's everything you need to know about biking for exercise.

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      Boot camp is a workout inspired by military training exercises. WebMD explains its benefits.

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      WebMD tells you what you need to know about a circuit training workout.

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      Cross training combines a variety of different exercises into one complete full-body workout.

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      WebMD tells you what you need to know about a CrossFit workout.

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      Dancing can be a great workout for your whole body, whether you're in your living room, at a dance studio, or out on the town. Get the facts from WebMD about dancing for exercise.

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      Focus T25 is an intense DVD workout series from Shaun T, the trainer who created the Insanity video workout series.

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      WebMD tells you what you need to know about a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout.

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      WebMD tells you what you need to know about an indoor cycling workout.

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      If you're starting a workout program that calls itself "Insanity," you know it's going to be over the top. This is one of the most challenging fitness programs on the market. WebMD explains the Insanity workout.

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      Learn how jump rope workouts can boost your fitness.

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      WebMD explains the P90X (Power 90 Extreme) workout.

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      WebMD explains Pilates, including who it benefits and who should avoid this workout.

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      Step aerobics is a classic workout that delivers results. Find out what step classes are like, how hard they are, and more.

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      Surfing in gym class? It's harder than it looks. WebMD describes this waterless, athletic workout.

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      Tai chi and qi gong can help your balance. WebMD tells you more about classes that teach tai chi and qi gong.

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      Celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson’s DVDs can help shake you into shape. Learn more at WebMD.

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      TRX workouts can make you stronger. Find out what you do, how it works, and how challenging it is.

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      WebMD explains the health benefits of walking.

    • Water Aerobics: Low-Impact Pool Workout

      Water aerobics is good for your joints and it can be as challenging as you want it to be. Learn what to expect from this low-impact pool workout.

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      Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It's a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. WebMD explains different types of this ancient practice.

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