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	<title>Gaiam Blog &#187; Chris Freytag</title>
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	<description>Experiences in living green, healthy and happy</description>
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		<title>Exercise Shortcuts that Still Burn Big Calories</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/exercise-shortcuts-that-still-burn-big-calories/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Freytag</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pilates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[burn-calories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cardio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise routine]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[kickboxing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA["Being active doesn’t have to be time-consuming — just time-efficient," blogs fitness expert Chris Freytag. These exercise "shortcuts" will help you fit workouts into your routine every day — even when you're really busy. ]]></description>
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		<title>1 Cool Resistance Band, 5 Ways to Use It</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/1-cool-resistance-band-5-ways-to-use-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:52:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Freytag</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pilates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body sculpting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[building muscle]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you want to sculpt your ultimate body, it doesn't get any cheaper or more portable than simple resistance bands.]]></description>
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		<title>Eco-Workout: Exercise that Saves the Planet</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/eco-workout-exercise-that-saves-the-planet/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/eco-workout-exercise-that-saves-the-planet/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Freytag</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco-friendly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco-friendly exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electricity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green exercise machines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green workouts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[save energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[save the planet]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How can you burn more calories while saving the planet? Learn about new "green" exercise machines plus simple ways to green your workout. ]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Exercise Fears &amp; How to Overcome Them</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/top-5-exercise-fears-how-to-overcome-them/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/top-5-exercise-fears-how-to-overcome-them/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Freytag</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conquering fears]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise fears]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[facing fears]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[failure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fears]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness classes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[injury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sweating]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you afraid exercise could lead to pain or injury? Are you embarrassed to work out and sweat in front of people? Chris Freytag reveals the five most common fears of exercise and how to face them head on — improving your health, fitness and self confidence.]]></description>
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		<title>Moving Beyond the Scale: Best Ways to Determine a Healthy Weight</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/moving-beyond-the-scale-best-ways-to-determine-a-healthy-weight/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/moving-beyond-the-scale-best-ways-to-determine-a-healthy-weight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Freytag</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weight Loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BMI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body composition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body fat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness assessment]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[measurements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[muscle]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[weight gain]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Numbers on the scale can be very deceiving when it comes to tracking weight loss. Here are some more accurate ways to measure your success — especially if you are working to maximize body muscle and minimize fat.]]></description>
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		<title>Fastest Ways to Tighten Your Booty</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/fastest-way-to-tighten-your-booty/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/fastest-way-to-tighten-your-booty/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Freytag</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[backside]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[burn-calories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[butt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cardio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[firm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[firm up your butt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glutes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to tone your butt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lunges]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[squats]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[strength]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workouts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The more we sit, the cushier our buns become. Here are the fastest and most effective ways to tighten your backside.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Burn Major Calories in a Small Space</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-burn-major-calories-in-a-small-space/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-burn-major-calories-in-a-small-space/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Freytag</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[balanceball]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[burn-calories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cardio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CorePlus Reformer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness dvds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hand weights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to burn calories in a small space]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indoor workouts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pilates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resistance band]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[step platform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It doesn’t matter if you have a huge workout room or a small corner in your apartment — you can burn as many calories as you would on a four-mile run. Find out easy ways to get in a great workout in a small space.]]></description>
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		<title>How Nordic Poles Amp Up Your Walk + 4 Starter Tips</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-nordic-poles-amp-up-your-walk-4-starter-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-nordic-poles-amp-up-your-walk-4-starter-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Freytag</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[build muscle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[burn more calories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness walking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nordic walking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[posture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power walk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[upper body strength]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[walking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[walking poles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Turn your stroll into a super-charged power walk with Nordic walking poles. Not only has Nordic walking been proven to burn more calories, it targets more muscles than regular walking, all while making your workout feel easier. Read Chris Freytag's four starter tips for how to effectively use walking poles.]]></description>
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		<title>The Thrill of the Race: 4 Reasons to Join a Race</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/the-thrill-of-the-race-4-reasons-to-join-a-race/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/the-thrill-of-the-race-4-reasons-to-join-a-race/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:56:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Freytag</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charitable cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charitable race]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marathon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal goals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[race]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[run]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[walk]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Craving a new way to exercise this fall? Try participating in a race. Whether for a charitable cause, a personal goal or pure enjoyment, races are a great way to keep moving and improve your health and fitness alongside hundreds of other like-minded people. ]]></description>
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		<title>5 Moves in 10 Minutes: Mini Workouts to Wake Up or Wind Down</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/5-moves-in-10-minutes-mini-workouts-to-wake-up-or-wind-down/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/5-moves-in-10-minutes-mini-workouts-to-wake-up-or-wind-down/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Freytag</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pilates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energize]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise routine for evening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise routine for morning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pigeon pose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pilates exercises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reduce stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relieve tension]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[side plank]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Warrior I]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=8464</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Try these 10-minute Pilates and yoga-based workouts to help energize you in the morning or relax and relieve tension after a stressful day.]]></description>
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