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Twitter Tips: Does Warm Spring Weather Inspire You to Workout? Mar 18, 2010, 12:00 pm.

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Keep track of the latest in diet and fitness Twitter trends and opinions with this weekly post. Not only will AOL Health’s Twitter alias Healthpop and That’s_Fit ask fitness-related questions and share the best responses with you, we’ll scour the Twittersphere for the latest buzz on everything from good eats to exercise routines gone bad.

moniquesavin@HealthPop Inspired outdoor workouts begin with the SUN, then a fresh feel-good playlist, followed by slipping into a cute running outfit

wildfirefitness@Thats_Fit How do U get motivated 2 exercise outside?>Cloudy spring in OR: If sun out, we go out. Clients demand sun like moth to flame.

AprilDT Amazing day! In the spirit of warm weather, I hit the jogging trail for a workout. My pregnant belly provides natural weight training. Lol

LeahCDiaz This sun is giving me more motivation to workout – warm weather = bathing suit!! ahhh

MrTayPenn YO! That workout was hell but needed that…tryna keep my body right for the warm weather thats approaching! My trainer went HARD yall lol.

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Getting Rid of Fat Mar 13, 2010, 2:40 pm.

Making that extra weight on your stomach can be very difficult, especially when you are always busy and are living a hectic lifestyle. It is this type of lifestyle that made you overweight to begin with. Now that you have that extra weight, you can bet it is going to be twice as hard to lose it as it was to gain it.

A lot of people start searching for step by step methods that promise instant results, even though these methods don’t really address the problem. These get slim quick schemes usually wind up doing more harm than good, to your wallet and your body. By far the most efficient and health conscience way to get rid of that fat is diet and exercise. A lot of people shy away from this method because they think it is simply too much work, and they don’t have the time for it. The truth is, it’s really not that hard and it doesn’t take that much time, to exercise 20 minutes a day. You can go as easy as you like in the beginning, and then as time goes on , you can increase the difficulty. As you start to see the rewards of your labor, your work outs will become easier.

It is very important to get enough rest. Your body needs twice as much rest as it does exercise. If you don’t get enough rest you will be voiding all of the hard work you did during your exercise, because your muscles will be unable to heal. Not getting enough rest puts stress on your body and causes physical ailments, maybe even serious injuries. Without rest your body cannot benefit in anyway, and any diet that you are practicing will also suffer.

It is also crucial to get lots of nutrition. Your body needs nutrition to fuel it’s energy, which in turn effect your workout and your recovery. While it is good to get lots of nutrition, it is not so good to eat a lot to do so. Try to eat foods that are very high in nutrition so you can eat less and still get lots of nutrition. Be sure to monitor the calories you are taking in and putting out. Without the proper diet, the rest of your weight loss regimen is useless. If you would like to learn how to diet properly then be sure to download the diet plan.

Twitter Tips: Which Cardio Machine Gets You the Results You Want? Mar 11, 2010, 2:00 pm.

Filed under: Fitness

Keep track of the latest in diet and fitness Twitter trends and opinions with this weekly post. Not only will AOL Health’s Twitter alias Healthpop and That’s_Fit ask fitness-related questions and share the best responses with you, we’ll scour the Twittersphere for the latest buzz on everything from good eats to exercise routines gone bad.

loveleejuliette@HealthPop – Octane Eliptical trainer, Stepper, and interval training on a treadmil. Powerful cardio workout and a great way to tone!

WeAreGoodkin@Thats_Fit My favorite is the elliptical because I able to do intervals really easily, but I switch from treadmill to bike to elliptical

tennislady68 I spent 1 hour riding a stationary bike. 836 calories burned. #LoseIt

MichieMcG After an hour on the treadmill, burned over 500 calories and also lost the urge to punch someone – result!!!

modernhippie87….ummm this morning I kicked ASS @ the gym! That Stair Master is so hard, but SO worth it :) Oh the joys of getting in shape!

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Daily Stretching: When Work Is a Workout Mar 10, 2010, 12:00 pm.

Filed under: The Good, The Fat and The Hungry, Fitness, Motivation

In a past work life many moons ago, I sat at a desk all day. I stared into the face of a monitor and only moved from that spot when I wanted or needed to. I was pretty much sedentary during the day, but worked out regularly to compensate. Running and lifting weights gave me extra energy that I did not miss until I stopped doing it. Looking back, I had it pretty good.

Fast forward to my current work life as a real estate broker in New York City, where I am up and down six-story walk-up buildings all day in addition to beating the streets akin to the postman — in rain, sleet or snow — and needless to say, I am exhausted.

Finding the time to exercise regularly has been near impossible. When my phone rings, I have to go. In a business where you eat what you kill, willingness to go is an absolute must. However, without exercising I don’t really have the energy I need to keep going at this speed. What I have done is form some semblance of compromise by committing to daily stretching. I know that stretching does not burn a massive amount of calories but it does keep me from feeling stiff. After hours of walking and stair climbing my calves and lower back were beginning to hurt.

Traditionally I have been taught to stretch before working out but never considered working an actual workout. I am aware of the benefits of stretching and the fact that it increases flexibility but had not considered the benefits outside the gym. Now that my work is so physically demanding I can not only see but also feel the benefits. Doing it daily has diminished the tightness in my calves and has alleviated all back pain. Not only has stretching increased my flexibility but the deep breathing also relieves stress. I feel better and am keeping up with the rat race at its impossible pace.

By no means is stretching meant to replace my exercise routine. Once I am on firm footing with my schedule it will once again be in addition to. However, right now doing something is better than nothing. The fact that I still am not at 100 percent is motivation to get back to an exercise routine that will help bolster my energy. I’m looking forward to a time not far away when all my running around will simply be for my pleasure.

While stretching may not replace a workout routine, find out how mastering the stairs can!

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