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You’ve promised yourself many times that you’ll start doing yoga to reap the rewards of a serene mind and a lean, limber body. But somehow your vow never gets fulfilled. Here, VIVmag gives you the basics so that when you are ready, you’ll know how to begin and feel confident when you strike that first pose.

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Swimming is one of the best total-body workouts around, but to experience any of its benefits, proper technique is essential. Check out our tips and workout from Total Immersion founder Terry Laughlin.

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Real women reveal their reservations and anxieties about trying yoga. See if you recognize yourself among the voices.

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When life interrupts your exercise routine, it can be tough to get back on track. Follow our tips to ease back into fitness painlessly.

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A sexy workout inspired by exotic dance, S Factor combines Pilates moves with strippers’ gyrations. The two-hour classes are taught in dimly lit studios featuring the same poles used by the pros. Skimpy outfits and Lucite heels are encouraged.

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After the birth of her daughter Violet in December 2005, Jennifer Garner worked with trainer Valerie Waters to reclaim her pre-first-baby body. Now, Garner’s fitness focus has shifted from high-intensity to feeling good.

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Whether you are a beginning yoga student or just want to brush up on your technique, these yoga DVDs, books and products can skillfully guide you through your practice.

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Mountain biking boasts more than 9 million riders nationwide, according to the National Sporting Goods Association. Just one hour of mountain-biking activity can burn a whopping 600 calories (and the scenery is guaranteed to be more stimulating than the walls of your gym!). Heed the following tips and you’ll look and feel just as confident as the guys blasting along the trails.

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A recent report in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that calorie-restrictive dieters lose bone mass when weight-bearing aerobic exercise isn’t part of their program.

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