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Fitness Gift Ideas Under $25

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Looking for inexpensive gifts or stocking stuffers for the athlete on your gift list this year? Here are a few gift ideas around $25 or less.

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How to Buy and Use a Stationary Bicycle

Monday November 23, 2009
Stationary bicycles provide low-impact cardiovascular exercise, are generally quiet in operation, and are efficient with their use of space. Here are tips for selecting and using a stationary bike.

How to Avoid Germs at the Gym

Friday November 20, 2009
Any time people gather indoors, the viruses and bacteria that cause the cold or flu are easily transmitted from person to person. You can reduce your risk of infection with the following basic safety tips.

Preventing Snow Shoveling Injuries

Tuesday November 17, 2009
According to The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, snow shoveling and snow blowing can increase injuries to the back, shoulders and wrists. The improper use of equipment combined with performing unfamiliar exercises increases the likelihood of injuries form shoveling or snow bower use. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers the following safety tips for shoveling and snow blower use

Do You Avoid the Gym?

Saturday November 14, 2009
The American Council on Exercise took a poll of 1,500 web site visitors asking "What Keeps You From Going To The Gym?" Surprisingly, 46% of those answering claimed overcrowded gyms are the number one reason they stay away. Is your reason on the list?.
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