Lane 5
Exercise
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- 8
- Oldest
- Oct 2016
- Newest
- Oct 2026
Ways to move more with what you already have: stairs, hallways, summer plans, trainers and honest notes on motivation.
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03minWalking Up Stairs for Exercise and How to Start Safely
A flight of stairs is a free piece of training equipment hiding in plain sight. Here is how to turn the steps at home, work or the train station into regular exercise without overdoing it.
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03minWalking in Place for Exercise - A Simple Indoor Routine That Actually Works
No sidewalk, no gym and no special gear needed. Walking in place turns a few square feet of floor into a workout, and with a few changes it can be easy, moderate or surprisingly tough.
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04minHow to Get Motivation to Work Out When You Really Don't Feel Like It
Motivation tends to show up after you start, not before. These practical tactics help you get moving on the days when the couch looks better than any workout plan.
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03minWhat are keto and carb cycling diets and what is the right choice for you?
Two eating plans come up constantly when people talk about losing weight: the ketogenic diet and carb cycling. They both revolve around carbohydrates, which makes them easy to confuse, and some people…
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03minBikini Body Guide and Getting Ready for Summer
Swimsuit season has a way of sneaking up. In February it feels far off. By late May the shops are full of beach towels and you are wondering where spring went. Plenty…
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03minHow to Have Fun While Getting Fit
Most exercise plans do not fail because they are too hard. They fail because they are dull. Week three on the same treadmill, staring at the same wall, and suddenly there is…
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03minWhat Should a Fitness Trainer Do to You
Hiring a personal trainer is a bit like hiring a driving instructor. You are not paying someone to do the work for you; you are paying for a structure, an expert eye…
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03minWhy One Should Get a Fitness Tracker
The old clip-on pedometer did one thing: it counted steps, more or less, until it fell off your belt in a parking lot. Today's wrist trackers do a lot more, and they…
The best routine is the one that still happens on a rainy Tuesday.