Pros and Cons of 20 different types of exercise


	Pros and Cons of 20 different types of exercise
pokkets
9-30-2007 1:41 AM
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pokkets says:
Helps to find an exercise you like, with some of the exercises as fun as they are healthy. Being an Australian clip, the exercises have an Australian slant, but most of them seem like a lit more fun than going to the gym
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<P class="date">10 May, 2007</p> <P>We all know we need exercise, but what activities will keep us fit and healthy and how often do we need to do them? We explain the basic types of exercise and their benefits.</p> </DIV></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.abc.net.au/health/healthyliving/fitness/exerciseguide/"><DIV class="page">
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