Not only do they lift us up when we're feeling down, but our pets pretty much eliminate any excuse not to get at least some exercise. Rats. In addition to jogs around the park or rousing catch'n'chase games, many gyms (mine included) offer activities like this Ruff Yoga or Doga – what's your favorite workout to do with your pooches?
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Hey, it makes more sense than the all-cabbage diet, starving yourself, or zombie aerobics!
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This exercise instructor must either be on goofballs, or she's getting her sports training from the Laughing Yogi or the Zombie Aerobics Instructor. I'd totally laugh if I were her student — but not with her.
Remember the laughing yogi?
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Since Gwyneth started flashing her pins in super-short dresses paired with fashion-forward, chunky shoes, we've all been wondering how she got her legs looking that good. Now it seems her beauty secrets may be spilled as there are rumours she is planning on releasing a fitness video where she talks candidly about how she stays looking perfect, according to Splash News.
A source said: "Her idea is to show, step by step, what she does every day to stay in shape. There won't be much fancy equipment involved either, because her workout is mostly yoga, some basic Pilates and flexibility, and resistance training."
For so many of us, the idea of working out corresponds with going to the gym. The Harvard Health Letter wants us to put an end to that way of thinking and try adding a few simple ways get your heart pumping without stepping foot on a treadmill. Some of the suggestions are things that a lot of us already do — hopefully — but there are also a few new ideas I'd love to add to my day.
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Former Liberty X singer, Jessica Taylor is persuading women from across London to ‘work (out) just a little bit more’ with the launch of Sweat in the City. From a treadmill on the banks of the Thames, the wife of new England Cricket Captain launched the new scheme this week to encourage us all to be more healthy, when it comes to exercise.
Sweat in the City is offering 3,000 16 – 24 year old women who live in London and currently do little or no exercise, a unique package of free and mentored gym membership. 
A few weeks ago I asked you guys to tell me what your favorite ways to exercise are, and you all gave me some great responses — I'm even motivated to do a little more dancing and dust off the old Rollerblades.
After tallying up all the votes, I've narrowed down the most popular activities. So for the most desirable ways to exercise, just .
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Time to ditch the sarong and stop hiding behind the cover-ups.
For a beach body, like Kelly Brook, Kate Moss or Cameron Diaz, just follow these results-orientated exercises, plus beauty treatments, for an A-list body you'll want to show off.
Legs like Kate Moss
The vibrating power plate is the ultimate leg toner and has also been shown to help prevent and reduce cellulite.
When it comes to dieting, exercise really is the magic pill. Calorie restriction and exercise have long been known as the dieting duo necessary for success. Unfortunately the necessary amount of time spent exercising is often grossly underestimated.
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If finding the time to head to the gym is stressing you out then this 
