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Gyms have prevented more exercise than donuts and DVDs combined. Because, while triple-chocolate-fudge is only eaten by those who’ve already made up their mind what shape they want to be (and it’s spherical), having  gym plans is the ultimate excuse for indulging. Just buying the gym membership makes people feel like they’ve done something, even though the only thing that’s gone down is their bank balance, not their waistline.

Having to go to the gym is a hassle. You need to be in the right state of mind, at the…

Deep breath. We all experience our fair share of stress at work. You may have even gotten to the point where you want to tear your hair out, wrap it around your elbow, rip your arm out, and throw it at Nina from corporate accounts payable for telling the 5600th person that it’ll be “just a moment.”

We’ve all been there, but that doesn’t mean you should keep letting all that stress get to you. Sometimes, we need to learn how to relax, particularly in shorter spurts within the office…

Apps on the iPhone and iPod touch are remarkably plentiful. And believe it or not, they’re not all Angry Birds and fart apps. They can be used for getting you into shape too. Just because fall and winter are just around the corner doesn’t mean you’re allowed to hide your spare tire under a baggy sweater.

The range of iPhone fitness apps is very impressive, doing everything from intense cardio and heavy weightlifting to lower impact yoga and calorie tracking. The first step is motivating yourself to get off the…