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Gym Workouts Directory
Gym workouts don't have to be boring or time consuming. Whether you have 30 minutes or an hour to spend in the gym, there is a workout for you. Most gyms offer a variety of exercise classes, from yoga to cycling to Zumba, in addition to an array of cardio and weight lifting equipment. Learn how to maximize your gym workout so that you get the results you want and have fun doing it. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage on gym workouts, the best and worst exercises, weight training tips, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Exercise & Fitness Resources
WebMD offers a handful of good resources for information about health and fitness.
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Circuit Training: What You Do, Benefits, and More
Everything you need to know about a circuit training workout.
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Weight Lifting and Strength Training Tips for Teens
WebMD offers strength training and weight lifting tips for teens.
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Men's Health and Exercise Videos
Men often lift weights and do other exercises incorrectly. These WebMD videos show you the proper form for various exercises for your arms, abs, chest, and legs.
Features
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Banish Your Belly
Why it's so important to tame tummy flab and how to get started
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Yoga Fitness
There are many traditional fitness modalities from Asia that aim to cultivate the body and spirit together. Let's look at yoga.
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When You Really Shouldn’t Exercise: Conditions, Injuries, and More
WebMD identifies the times when you should not exercise – learn what they are and how to avoid worsening your condition.
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5 Treadmill Workouts in an Hour or Less
Experts share five treadmill workouts that take an hour or less.
Video
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Video: 3 Things to Keep in Your Gym Bag
Everyone knows to bring a towel to the gym, but what about a tennis ball?
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Learn to Tone Your Torso
When it comes to toning your torso, there are three keys to success: cardio exercise, strength training, and a balanced diet.
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Strip Your Way to Fitness
Sexy moves and cardio? You bet, when you've got former Chippendales dancer Cliff Boyce teaching aerobics.
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Water Boot Camp Offers Aerobics With Attitude
No, it’s not basic training. It’s a new trend in workouts: a water boot camp led by an ex-Marine where aerobics meets attitude.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Risky Exercises and Better Bets
Workout not working? Who has time to waste on ineffective, risky exercises? Not you. So ditch these seven moves which may not deliver the results you want -- and may even cause injury
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Slideshow: Top Muscle-Building Moves for Men
Want bulging biceps and a bigger chest? This WebMD slideshow shows men how to get buff with just two efficient workouts each week.
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Slideshow: The 30-Minute Workout Routine
Think you don't have time to work out? You do! Intensity is key, especially if you don't have much time. Get moving with this 30 minute "quickie" routine that includes cardio and resistance training for each major muscle group.
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Slideshow: 9 Tips for Flat Abs
Want flat abs? See how to get them, including step-by-step instructions for performing the best abdominal exercises.
Blogs
Expert Commentary
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The P90X System
What is the P90X exercise system, and how well does it work to help you lose weight, build muscle, and get in shape? Our expert reviews the P90X series of fitness DVDs.
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Super-Waters-Health-Hype
Information on bottled water.
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What to Drink When You Exercise
We all know that when we work out, it's important to stay hydrated. WebMD looks at what to drink when you exercise.
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Review: The Bowflex Home Gym
How well does the Bowflex Home Gym work for bodybuilding and muscle strength? WebMD experts review the Bowflex Home Gym workout.