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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://blogs.mercola.com/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to Do With a Sexy Bod</title><link>http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/05/12/Reasons-to-Work-Out-That-Have-Nothing-to-Do-With-a-Sexy-Bod.aspx</link><description>Motivation can be the greatest challenge in developing a permanent exercise habit. Vanity is one of the most common motivators, but it isn’t a great one for many people. When you associate exercise with rewards beyond physical appearance, you may find</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)</generator><item><title>re: Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to Do With a Sexy Bod</title><link>http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/05/12/Reasons-to-Work-Out-That-Have-Nothing-to-Do-With-a-Sexy-Bod.aspx#126169</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 12:47:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:126169</guid><dc:creator>stop-radiation</dc:creator><description>&lt;em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; A sound body equals a sound mind. &lt;br&gt;It is a well known fact that people who exercise regularly live better lives. &lt;br&gt;They feel better about themselves and are able to think clearly and are generally happier.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Obviously exercising at a young age is more beneficial, as the muscles have a memory. &lt;br&gt;The mind muscle link, is some thing that you will not achieve watching TV - Good article - Thanks&amp;nbsp; ;-) &lt;span style="font-family: AZBY;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=126169" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to Do With a Sexy Bod</title><link>http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/05/12/Reasons-to-Work-Out-That-Have-Nothing-to-Do-With-a-Sexy-Bod.aspx#126167</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 13:05:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:126167</guid><dc:creator>HealthCoachSandraG</dc:creator><description>Quality of Life!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;People who exercise regularly have more quality in their lives.&amp;nbsp; They have the energy to do the things that they enjoy, and start to enjoy more things.&amp;nbsp; When sedentary people get fit, suddenly they discover a whole new life and and outlook.&amp;nbsp; Instead of watching tv Sunday afternoon they're hiking, horseback riding, renting a canoe for the weekend etc etc etc...&lt;img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=126167" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to Do With a Sexy Bod</title><link>http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/05/12/Reasons-to-Work-Out-That-Have-Nothing-to-Do-With-a-Sexy-Bod.aspx#126163</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 23:35:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:126163</guid><dc:creator>Aaltrude</dc:creator><description>One motivater not mentioned here is to have a goal. If you set a goal of how much exercise you want to do each week, write this down and mark off each day the amount you have done, you are more likely to maintain the habit of regular exercise.&lt;img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=126163" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>re: Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to Do With a Sexy Bod</title><link>http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/05/12/Reasons-to-Work-Out-That-Have-Nothing-to-Do-With-a-Sexy-Bod.aspx#126162</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 09:03:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:126162</guid><dc:creator>david</dc:creator><description>As someone who works hard in the gymn for three, 2 hour sessions a week, I can highly recommend a good exercise regime.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; I have been doing this for about eight years now.....as a referal from my GP!!! I had to visit him last week in order to get my referal renewed....and told him it was the best prescription he could ever give to his patients as it helps keep me away from him .&lt;br /&gt;The benefits from serious exercise are extensive and will amaze you...and others;)!&lt;img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=126162" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>