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	<title>Gaiam Blog &#187; Fitness</title>
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	<description>Experiences in living green, healthy and happy</description>
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		<title>Balanced to the Core: 5 Workouts to Improve Balance &amp; Strength</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/balanced-to-the-core-5-workouts-to-improve-balance-strength/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/balanced-to-the-core-5-workouts-to-improve-balance-strength/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:42:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The FIRM Master Instructor Team</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[balance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[balance stances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[balance workouts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[balancing exercises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body balance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[core muscles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kirsten Palmer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[movement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[strenthen core]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the firm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workout routine]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why is improving balance important? It strengthens your core and helps prevent injuries. These five workouts will target specific muscle groups and help you stabilize your center of gravity. ]]></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>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/exercise-shortcuts-that-still-burn-big-calories/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Freytag</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pilates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[burn-calories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cardio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise routine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise shortcuts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kickboxing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pilates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[short exercise]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[time-efficient exercise]]></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>How to Let Go &amp; Find Your Best Self</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-let-go-find-your-best-self/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-let-go-find-your-best-self/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Moreno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[centered]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[connected]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deepak Chopra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[higher self]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[highest potential]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inner peace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IntenSati]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[intention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[letting go]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[negative energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patricia Moreno]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive affirmations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sati Life]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=11932</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Having one of those days where you're easily irritated, tired and emotional? Follow this intenSati exercise to help you let go of negativity, center yourself, and reach your highest potential.]]></description>
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		<title>What Is Enlightenment?</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/rodney-yee-colleen-saidman-what-is-enlightenment/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/rodney-yee-colleen-saidman-what-is-enlightenment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rodney Yee</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conscious Living News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[colleen saidman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[enlightenment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rodney yee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vancouver Yoga Conference]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=12043</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What is enlightenment, and how do you reach it? One man asked yoga experts Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman at the Vancouver Yoga Conference. Get their answer in this video that's not what you might expect!]]></description>
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		<title>How to Start a Running Routine</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-start-a-running-routine/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/how-to-start-a-running-routine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:54:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The FIRM Master Instructor Team</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cross-training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exertion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness routine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to be a runner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to start running]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[intensity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[runner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[running]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the firm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[walking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workout]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=11920</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Want to start running but have no idea where to begin? The FIRM Master Instructor Annie Lee lays out a 6-week plan for you to become an expert runner. Plus, learn how to cross-train while running to keep your body strong, fit and injury-free.]]></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>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/1-cool-resistance-band-5-ways-to-use-it/#comments</comments>
		<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>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[muscle-endurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[muscles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pilates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[portable fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resistance bands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resistance-training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[strength training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workout]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=11837</guid>
		<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>Short on Time? Try This All-in-One Yoga Pose!</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/short-on-time-try-this-all-in-one-yoga-pose/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/short-on-time-try-this-all-in-one-yoga-pose/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:22:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jill Miller</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alignment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits of yoga]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[strength]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stretches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[time out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yoga block]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yoga poses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga Tune Up®]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=11331</guid>
		<description><![CDATA["Even if you only do one pose a day, you will make a huge difference in your body, brain and well-being," blogs yoga expert Jill Miller. Decompress your back, lengthen your legs, strengthen your abs and feel an instant transformation with Jill's favorite all-in-one yoga pose.]]></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>
		<category><![CDATA[workouts]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=11620</guid>
		<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>The 3 E&#8217;s: Secret for Quick Total-Body Workouts</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/the-3-es-secret-for-quick-total-body-workouts/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/the-3-es-secret-for-quick-total-body-workouts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The FIRM Master Instructor Team</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aerobic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Annie Lee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[burn-calories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cardio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[circuit workouts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fast workouts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how-to video]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lower body]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[muscle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[quick workouts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[strength]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the firm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[total-body workouts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[upper body]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workout routine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workouts]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=11502</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What is the secret for quick total-body workouts? "The 3 E's: effective, efficient exercise," says The FIRM Master Instructor Annie Lee. Watch this how-to video of Annie's nine quick exercises that work just about every muscle in the body.]]></description>
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		<title>Power of Positive Thinking: How to Find Joy Within You</title>
		<link>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/power-of-positive-thinking-how-to-find-joy-within-you/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.gaiam.com/blog/power-of-positive-thinking-how-to-find-joy-within-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Moreno</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attitude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bragging]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[happiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[happy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to attract success]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to be positive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IntenSati]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[intention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[joy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patricia Moreno]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive thinking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive-thoughts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self confidence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-love]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.gaiam.com/?p=11303</guid>
		<description><![CDATA["Real power comes when you realize you can feel joy for no reason at all," writes mind-body fitness expert Patricia Moreno. Discover how thinking positively and trying this intenSati exercise will leave you feeling beautiful, confident and full of joy. ]]></description>
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