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Buying Fitness Equipment On eBay: Deals or Duds?

(Submited by: Jane Simms )

With tens of millions of registered members and more than 12,000 items listed, eBay is, without a doubt, the world's largest Internet marketplace. And you can buy just about anything there--from CDs, movies and vitamins to first edition books, ... Read article

How to Avoid Becoming a Fitness Failure

(Submited by: Rick DeToma )

When it comes to fitness, no one likes being a failure, yet more than half of new exercisers quit their program within the first six months. With a little help you can ensure you're not one of them. Give these ideas a try as you begin your ... Read article

The Foundation of Your Fitness Success

(Submited by: Craig LePage )

What keeps people from starting an exercise program? More often than not people try to improve their body without ever even trying to first improve their state of mind. Ones state of mind is a vital part of any successful exercise program. In ... Read article

So You Want To Build A Home Gym

(Submited by: Kyle Battis )

I walked into the commercial gym yesterday after a long day of work excited to begin my workout. After warming up I proceeded to the squat rack to start my resistance training workout. I unfortunately ran into a bit of a roadblock. I was ... Read article

 

 

 

 

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