• Did you exercise today?

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    Did you exercise today?

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    • 114564
      Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.
      65%
    • 114565
      No. But I plan to before the end of the day.
      22%
    • 114566
      No. Outlook doesn't look good.
      14%

    VoteTotal Votes: 1364

    Only 5 percent of Americans do anything vigorous on a given day.

    Results with 19 short comments
    Total of 1,364 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

    64.9%
    Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.
    885 votes
    21.6%
    No. But I plan to before the end of the day.
    294 votes
    13.6%
    No. Outlook doesn't look good.
    185 votes
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    Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

    I walked over a mile along a stormy Lake Michigan shore. It was great to get outside.

    • 1 vote
     - 5:17 pm EDT on Thu Sep 16, 2010
    Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

    P90X

       - 5:37 pm EDT on Thu Sep 16, 2010
      Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

      Does eating lunch count?

         - 6:01 pm EDT on Thu Sep 16, 2010
        Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

        I walk on the treadmill 45 minutes everyday. It improves my mood, my sense of well being and the way my clothes fit!

        • 1 vote
         - batlaf
         - 6:09 pm EDT on Thu Sep 16, 2010
        No. Outlook doesn't look good.

        Nah, worked 10 hours today, plan on another 3, I'm just looking forward to seeing my family.

           - 8:03 pm EDT on Thu Sep 16, 2010
          Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

          I'm incredibly active on a daily basis.

             - 9:41 pm EDT on Thu Sep 16, 2010
            Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

            Love my 20 mi RT bicycle commute. Regularly hit over 40 MPH! Always feel great when cycling hard, physically & mentally. Century Rides Rule

               - 3:02 am EDT on Fri Sep 17, 2010
              Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

              Better a half hour a day of excercising now than hours and hours in the doctor's office later.

                 - 9:11 am EDT on Fri Sep 17, 2010
                No. But I plan to before the end of the day.

                Most days, we take an evening walk as a family.

                   - 12:05 pm EDT on Fri Sep 17, 2010
                  Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

                  I exercise EVERY day. Just like you eat, sleep, brush your teeth every day, you must exercise everyday.

                     - groovyJ
                     - 12:23 pm EDT on Mon Sep 20, 2010
                    Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

                    I run an hour a day, lift and work outside....of course I am a Physical Education teacher.

                       - 3:20 pm EDT on Wed Sep 22, 2010
                      Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

                      After getting out of bed in the A.M., I drink lots of water then exercise for about an hour plus. It keeps my blood sugar levels down.

                         - 8:29 pm EDT on Mon Sep 27, 2010
                        No. Outlook doesn't look good.

                        I only work out 2-3 times per week. Other days I gofor a walk to the park, clean the house, or ,ah, watch TV.

                           - 9:02 pm EDT on Mon Sep 27, 2010
                          Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

                          5 days a week. Otherwise I feel yucky and get soft and fat.

                             - 10:10 pm EDT on Mon Sep 27, 2010
                            Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

                            Wow, I work out for 45 minutes, 5 days a week. That's when I watch TV. Get off your butts! And by the way making dinner is not exercise.

                               - 10:34 am EDT on Tue Sep 28, 2010
                              Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

                              I exercise six days a week and have been doing so for 30 years. I believe that exercise saved my life.

                                 - 4:32 pm EDT on Mon Oct 11, 2010
                                Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

                                I have a nine month old, and I wake up extra early to be with him before I go work out. I make it a priority, it makes me a sane healthy mo

                                   - jen620
                                   - 3:33 pm EDT on Mon Oct 18, 2010
                                  No. But I plan to before the end of the day.

                                  I haven't been running as much lately because it's dark outside when I get home. But sometimes I run anyway with a light.

                                     - 1:02 pm EST on Thu Jan 6, 2011
                                    Yes. Exercise is at the top of my list.

                                    I squatted 265.

                                       - 3:04 pm EDT on Tue Jul 19, 2011

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                                    • Does nutritional information posted at restaurants affect how you order?

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                                      Does nutritional information posted at restaurants affect how you order?

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                                      • 97646
                                        No, I make my choice based on what looks good and price.
                                        29%
                                      • 97647
                                        Yes. I pay attention to calories and whether my order is healthy.
                                        65%
                                      • 97648
                                        I don't live in an area where restaurants do that.
                                        6%

                                      VoteTotal Votes: 360

                                      More restaurants, either by mandate or by choice, are bombarding diners with calorie counts and other information. But the profusion of numbers makes one wonder: Is it possible to give diners too much information about their food? And are they paying attention?

                                      Results with 13 short comments
                                      Total of 360 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

                                      29.2%
                                      No, I make my choice based on what looks good and price.
                                      105 votes
                                      65.3%
                                      Yes. I pay attention to calories and whether my order is healthy.
                                      235 votes
                                      5.6%
                                      I don't live in an area where restaurants do that.
                                      20 votes
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                                      Yes. I pay attention to calories and whether my order is healthy.

                                      This kind of information can be crucial to people with medical issues, like diabetes. It's a pain to ask and emploees often can't supply it

                                      • 3 votes
                                       - BinNH
                                       - 6:03 pm EDT on Thu May 13, 2010
                                      No, I make my choice based on what looks good and price.

                                      Wil the Govt tell us how many times a week we should have sex next?

                                      • 1 vote
                                       - 6:19 pm EDT on Thu May 13, 2010
                                      Yes. I pay attention to calories and whether my order is healthy.

                                      I count calories and carbs, because I'm trying to change how I get and to control my diabetes. I keep a food diary.

                                      • 2 votes
                                       - 10:00 pm EDT on Thu May 13, 2010
                                      No, I make my choice based on what looks good and price.

                                      I eat what I want to eat and am sick of all the health nuts ruining that!

                                         - 11:33 pm EDT on Thu May 13, 2010
                                        No, I make my choice based on what looks good and price.

                                        I guess if a person has medical issues then its worthwhile information. Fortunately I don't so its not an issue for me.

                                           - 9:43 am EDT on Fri May 14, 2010
                                          Yes. I pay attention to calories and whether my order is healthy.

                                          Some have to. Our health requires it. More info for us is good, others can ignore it if they don't need the info = more freedom for all.

                                          • 2 votes
                                           - 11:26 am EDT on Fri May 14, 2010
                                          Yes. I pay attention to calories and whether my order is healthy.

                                          Absolutly, I also read labels on almost everything I buy.

                                          • 1 vote
                                           - 1:25 pm EDT on Fri May 14, 2010
                                          No, I make my choice based on what looks good and price.

                                          All this info is useless. The key is moderation in all things. Eat what you want but don't over do it.

                                             - 11:28 am EDT on Sat May 15, 2010
                                            Yes. I pay attention to calories and whether my order is healthy.

                                            I pay attention to nutritional content and health pros and cons -- and then order what would taste best!

                                            • 1 vote
                                             - 7:45 am EDT on Mon May 17, 2010
                                            Yes. I pay attention to calories and whether my order is healthy.

                                            More than cost, I pay attention to the food source as much as possible. Organic - even meats.

                                            • 1 vote
                                             - 3:04 pm EDT on Mon May 17, 2010
                                            No, I make my choice based on what looks good and price.

                                            I'm glad the information is available, and on occasion I consider it, but most of all I consider dining out a "treat" and get what I want.

                                               - 11:18 am EDT on Mon May 24, 2010
                                              I don't live in an area where restaurants do that.

                                              Why should we care-maybe national health care? I don't relish the idea of helping pay healthcare for people who don't care how fat they ge

                                                 - 1:40 pm EDT on Wed May 26, 2010
                                                No, I make my choice based on what looks good and price.

                                                I don't even look at the nutritional information. I know what's healthy and what isn't. I eat what I want.

                                                   - 11:45 pm EDT on Fri May 28, 2010

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                                                • What are your top food triggers?

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                                                  What are your top food triggers?

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                                                    VoteTotal Votes: 0

                                                    The lure of the TV, your friends’ weight, salad on a menu. Some causes of overeating are under the radar — so dropping pounds can simply be a matter of increasing awareness. In the comments field, share what sends you snacking.

                                                    Results

                                                    Stress

                                                    • 4 votes
                                                     - 3:48 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                    watching TV in evening

                                                    • 2 votes
                                                     - jpear
                                                     - 3:52 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                    The smell of delicious, greasy, salty, fried food permeating from a nearby restaurant.
                                                    The thought of delicious, warm, chocolatey cookies.

                                                    • 2 votes
                                                     - 4:03 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                    Boredom

                                                    • 5 votes
                                                     - 4:09 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                    Watching tv after 9 pm, I get the munchies and crave something salty

                                                    • 1 vote
                                                     - LyndaAZ
                                                     - 4:11 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                    Boredom at work!

                                                    • 4 votes
                                                     - 4:17 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                    When my husband retired my eating times changed. He always ate 3 full meals a day and I didn't. Now, I eat with him and gained weight.

                                                    • 1 vote
                                                     - 4:21 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                    Boredom - Winter: no bike, no golf = sit home and eat. Spring: bike, golf, routinely skip dinner. Drop 10lbs.

                                                    • 1 vote
                                                     - Nissan
                                                     - 4:24 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                    I do fine all day until after dinner when everything is done. When I flop down on the
                                                    couch to watch a bit of tv, it's nuts, cookies, etc

                                                    • 1 vote
                                                     - Marsy
                                                     - 4:31 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                    What is my food trigger? Breathing!

                                                    • 1 vote
                                                     - 4:36 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                    I most want to snack when I am sitting ..reading or otherwise "not busy"..I also eat when I am stressed.......

                                                    • 2 votes
                                                     - 4:36 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                    Nothing. I eat because I'll die if I don't. Only enough to survive.

                                                       - 4:37 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                      Stress & Boredom -

                                                      • 2 votes
                                                       - 4:37 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                      Work, husband, kids, stress - pretty much everything in my life right now!

                                                         - 4:43 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                        Stress

                                                        • 2 votes
                                                         - 4:48 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                        Boredom.

                                                        • 3 votes
                                                         - 4:48 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                        Emotions, feelings of being overwhelmed - food momentarily relieves stress - clears my head - the trick is to eat 100 cal or less

                                                        • 2 votes
                                                         - 4:49 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                        Being tired. I always feel the energy from the food. Of course that crashes soon, sending me back for more.
                                                        Solution: More sleep, naps

                                                        • 2 votes
                                                         - 4:52 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                        Weed.

                                                        • 3 votes
                                                         - 4:59 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                        I'm an emotional eater. Anytime i need to take a break from a stressful (work or home) situation, I get a "bad" snack or a Frappuccino

                                                        • 2 votes
                                                         - reya
                                                         - 5:03 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                        Cravings triggered by a commercial on TV or driving past a place that I have enjoyed eating at before.

                                                           - CSF1701
                                                           - 5:09 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                          Stress, STress, STRess, STREss, STRESs, STRESS!!!

                                                          • 1 vote
                                                           - 5:14 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                          1) Boredom. 2) Frustration.3) Losing a loved one. 4)Losing a job (or conflicts unresolved). HAPPY PEOPLE DO NOT OVEREAT!

                                                             - 5:23 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                            going out to eat with my boyfriend! I try to encourage cooking at home to get some control...

                                                            • 1 vote
                                                             - 5:38 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

                                                            Watching TV and a glass of wine

                                                               - 5:46 pm EDT on Wed Apr 21, 2010

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                                                            • Do you stretch before exercising?

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                                                              Do you stretch before exercising?

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                                                              • 93482
                                                                Yes
                                                                33%
                                                              • 93483
                                                                No
                                                                55%
                                                              • 93484
                                                                Once in awhile
                                                                7%
                                                              • 93485
                                                                Excercise? Who has time?
                                                                6%

                                                              VoteTotal Votes: 806

                                                              Many people take it for granted that they should start their exercise routines with some stretching on the spot, perhaps hoping it will loosen them up for their workout. Most fitness experts now agree this kind of static stretching before exercise is not just counter-productive, but potentially harmful.

                                                              Do you do warmup stretches before exercising? Will you change that now? msnbc.com would like to know what you think.

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                                                              Total of 806 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

                                                              32.5%
                                                              Yes
                                                              262 votes
                                                              54.8%
                                                              No
                                                              442 votes
                                                              7.1%
                                                              Once in awhile
                                                              57 votes
                                                              5.6%
                                                              Excercise? Who has time?
                                                              45 votes
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                                                              No

                                                              Afterward.

                                                                 - 1:11 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                No

                                                                Professional cyclists in Europe almost never stretch before the start of a race. They've know for years that it is counter productive.

                                                                   - 5:34 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                  No

                                                                  As a health care professional, I have been advising against stretching for some time in light of recent research.

                                                                     - 5:34 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                    Yes

                                                                    Stretching after exercise makes much more sense, as does light aerobic exercise before a workout.

                                                                       - 5:46 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                      No

                                                                      learned to stretch after working out a while ago in ski instructor training.

                                                                         - 5:46 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                        No

                                                                        Already know this fact

                                                                           - 5:49 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                          Once in awhile

                                                                          Depends on what I'm doing. I walking, I start out slow then speed up, jog a little. So far so good. The old body seems not to mind.

                                                                             - 6:17 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                            No

                                                                            I have always stretched at the end of my workout.

                                                                               - 6:18 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                              No

                                                                              Never really did. I heard this advise years ago.

                                                                                 - 6:19 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                No

                                                                                For 28 years I've been working out and watching these "exercise procrastinators" doing their cute little stretch routines.

                                                                                • 1 vote
                                                                                 - 6:21 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                No

                                                                                I walk on the treadmill that is enough warm up I need.

                                                                                   - 6:22 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                  No

                                                                                  I showed up at the gym to work out, not warm up.

                                                                                     - 6:23 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                    No

                                                                                    It's been known for many years that stretching before exercise is dangerous. Why is this "news"?

                                                                                    • 1 vote
                                                                                     - EdFL
                                                                                     - 6:36 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                    Once in awhile

                                                                                    If I'm really tense and tight, it just feels like I'm going to pull something unless I work it out a bit before starting the heavy lifting.

                                                                                       - 6:44 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                      No

                                                                                      never done it and I've never had a problem

                                                                                         - 7:00 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                        No

                                                                                        LOL I stopped stopping stretching before running 30 years ago when they realized this was a problem. Where have you been MSNBC?

                                                                                           - 7:55 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                          No

                                                                                          I never bought into the "stretch before exercise" tradition and always viewed it with skepticism. Glad that somebody is starting to catch o

                                                                                             - Excal
                                                                                             - 7:57 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                            No

                                                                                            That is TWO yes or no questions. YES I do warm up stretches, and NO, I won't change my routine.

                                                                                            One question at a time please. jeez

                                                                                               - 8:14 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                              No

                                                                                              I just start...never do warm ups... never have, and I guess now I never will.

                                                                                                 - 8:23 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                                Yes

                                                                                                I stretchmy calves and hamstrings before and after workouts nad I will continue to do so, they have not covinced me to stop.

                                                                                                   - lore3
                                                                                                   - 8:24 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                                  Yes

                                                                                                  I always stretch before exercising. I have paid a big price of soreness and pain when I haven't done it.

                                                                                                     - 8:28 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                                    No

                                                                                                    take my time paddling out to the surf zone. stretch my arms and torso as I paddle, then catch waves...ride on!

                                                                                                       - 8:38 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                                      Excercise? Who has time?

                                                                                                      Ex-cer-cise??? whats that?
                                                                                                      Too busy smokin cigarettes and eating cheezeburgers.

                                                                                                         - 9:02 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                                        Yes

                                                                                                        I found I do better if I do..not going to stop it...feels soooo good!

                                                                                                           - 9:08 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010
                                                                                                          Yes

                                                                                                          I always Strech before Working out it makes my Muscles Limber and not so prone to Tears and Strains so I vote Yes on Streching!!

                                                                                                             - kystud
                                                                                                             - 9:58 pm EDT on Thu Apr 15, 2010

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                                                                                                          • What’s your top New Year’s resolution?

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                                                                                                            What’s your top New Year’s resolution?

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                                                                                                            • 76585
                                                                                                              Lose weight
                                                                                                              31%
                                                                                                            • 76586
                                                                                                              Stop smoking
                                                                                                              8%
                                                                                                            • 76587
                                                                                                              Get out of debt
                                                                                                              15%
                                                                                                            • 76588
                                                                                                              Spend more time with family and friends
                                                                                                              3%
                                                                                                            • 76589
                                                                                                              Find a partner
                                                                                                              6%
                                                                                                            • 76590
                                                                                                              Ditch my partner
                                                                                                              1%
                                                                                                            • 76591
                                                                                                              Start exercising or do it more
                                                                                                              12%
                                                                                                            • 76592
                                                                                                              Eat healthier
                                                                                                              9%
                                                                                                            • 76593
                                                                                                              Give up drinking (or at least cut back)
                                                                                                              5%
                                                                                                            • 76594
                                                                                                              Get organized
                                                                                                              8%
                                                                                                            • 76595
                                                                                                              Stop stalking my ex on Facebook
                                                                                                              2%

                                                                                                            VoteTotal Votes: 220

                                                                                                            If yours isn’t on this list, tell us what it is in the comment field below.

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                                                                                                            Lose weight
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            30.9%
                                                                                                            (68 votes)
                                                                                                            Get out of debt
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            14.5%
                                                                                                            (32 votes)
                                                                                                            Start exercising or do it more
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            11.8%
                                                                                                            (26 votes)
                                                                                                            Eat healthier
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            9.1%
                                                                                                            (20 votes)
                                                                                                            Get organized
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            8.2%
                                                                                                            (18 votes)
                                                                                                            Stop smoking
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            7.7%
                                                                                                            (17 votes)
                                                                                                            Find a partner
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            6.4%
                                                                                                            (14 votes)
                                                                                                            Give up drinking (or at least cut back)
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            4.5%
                                                                                                            (10 votes)
                                                                                                            Spend more time with family and friends
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            3.2%
                                                                                                            (7 votes)
                                                                                                            Stop stalking my ex on Facebook
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            2.3%
                                                                                                            (5 votes)
                                                                                                            Ditch my partner
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            1.4%
                                                                                                            (3 votes)
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                                                                                                            Get organized

                                                                                                            Finish school

                                                                                                               - 3:07 pm EST on Mon Jan 4, 2010
                                                                                                              Get out of debt

                                                                                                              save and stick to a budget!

                                                                                                                 - Kwil22
                                                                                                                 - 3:41 pm EST on Mon Jan 4, 2010
                                                                                                                Lose weight

                                                                                                                I've quitting smoking. It's now time to tackle my weight.

                                                                                                                   - 2:04 am EST on Tue Jan 5, 2010

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                                                                                                                • from:msnbc.com

                                                                                                                  5 big, fat holiday health lies

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                                                                                                                  It's the holidays, that ambiguous time of indulgence that used to be confined to Thanksgiving but which now encompasses the chunk of the year between Halloween and Valentine's Day — and, oh, why not, let's just throw in St. Patrick's Day.
                                                                                                                  Focusing just on Christmas, though, here are five pervasive health misconceptions you might encounter during your time of merriment:

                                                                                                                • from:Newsvine

                                                                                                                  6 stealth health foods

                                                                                                                   - 

                                                                                                                  Some foods just aren't taken seriously.

                                                                                                                  Consider celery, for example — forever the garnish, never the main meal. You might even downgrade it to bar fare, since the only stalks most guys eat are served alongside hot wings or immersed in Bloody Marys.

                                                                                                                • from:msnbc.com

                                                                                                                  Can exercise help ward off the swine flu? - Smart Fitness- msnbc.com

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                                                                                                                  Unable to get the swine flu vaccine in her area, Demi Knight Clark has been hoping exercise will help to keep her healthy this winter.

                                                                                                                  After working out on and off for several years, Clark, 32, of Fort Mill, S.C., decided to commit to a regular exercise program this summer to boost her health and ease work stress. Since then, she's been doing yoga, including power yoga, about four days a week and Pilates on another two.

                                                                                                                • from:msnbc.com

                                                                                                                  6 gifts fit for the gym rat on your list - Smart Fitness- msnbc.com

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                                                                                                                  Searching for a gift for the exercise enthusiast on your list? Whatever the sport or activity, we have ideas that are fun, functional and in a range of prices to help keep you fiscally fit.

                                                                                                                  To come up with this year's list of hot gear and gadgets, we turned to msnbc.com fitness contributors Jay Blahnik, a personal trainer in Laguna Beach, Calif., and author of "Full-Body Flexibility," and Gina Lombardi, a Los Angeles personal trainer and author of "Deadline Fitness."

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