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Gain weight
As in a weight-training routine. We're not talking about dedicating your life to the gym or chaining yourself to the chest press machine. All it takes is eight to 12 exercises per workout twice a week. Every pound of muscle you add to your frame kicks up your metabolism another 50 or so calories per day (enough to prevent a five-pound per year weight gain). Consider the 30 to 40 minutes of time this takes an investment in your better body. Here's how to create your own weight-training programme.

Try a pogo stick
OK, so maybe hopping up and down on a springy pole isn?t your idea of the ideal workout. The point is, the more fun you have, the more likely you are to stick with it. So search for a form of exercise you love and make it your passion. Ultimately, the most effective workout is not the one that burns the most calories per hour or uses the most muscles - it's the one you?ll actually do. Try the Fitness Finder for the right workout for you.

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