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Show up for a class at least five minutes early to get a good spot, shake off any stress from the day, and chat with the instructor if you need to let them know you have an injury

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Try out different instructors to find one who challenges and motivates you the most. Preregister for classes when available to save time before class.

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Don't trust the calorie count on the machines. Use a heart rate monitor for more accuracy. Since class descriptions are often vague, watch a fitness class before you take it to avoid

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avoid getting sick, clean off machines and equipment before you use them. Even though the person before you is supposed to do it, they may have forgotten.

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Choose faster-paced styles of yoga such as Ashtanga or Vinyasa to burn more calories while also getting a good stretch.

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It's OK to speak up if an instructor's adjustment is hurting you or if you don't want to be touched at all. Do Chaturanga push-ups to work your triceps even more during vinyasas and Sun Salutations.

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Bring a hand towel to wipe sweat from your face and to place on the top of your mat to prevent slippage. Wear capris or pants. The fabric will absorb more sweat and will also make arm-balancing poses easier (slippery skin-on-skin contact is dangerous

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Borrowing a mat for your first class is fine, but after that, it's time to buy your own yoga mat to reduce your exposure to germs and bacteria

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Your soft drishti (focused gaze) is important. It relaxes the mind and helps you stay balanced in challenging poses. In standing poses like Warrior 1 and Fierce, make a mental note to relax the toes. Clenching the mat for dear life puts unnecessary strain on the feet

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Yoga should never hurt. Push your muscles to the point of being worked, not overstretched. Deep and even inhalations and exhalations should be your main focus. Use your breath to guide your movements and to know how long

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Take rest days! If you did arms Monday, do legs Tuesday. Rest days allow your muscles time to heal and get stronger.

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Treadmills aren't just for running. Slow down the speed and try these calorie-burning strength-training moves.

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Keep things balanced and work your back as much as you work your abs to keep your entire core strong.

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Add more weight as you progress. Your muscles should feel fatigued within two reps of the number called for in your program. If they are not, increase the dumbbell weight by two or three pounds.

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Keep two to three different-sized dumbbells on hand so you can reach for heavier weights when working larger muscle groups.

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Play with speed to keep your muscles guessing. Lift slowly and lower quickly, or pause in the middle of the rep.

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Multitask! Don't just stand there doing bicep curls when you could be doing squats to tone your lower body at the same time.

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Work harder by creating instability. Stand on one leg, or balance on a BOSU ball or stability ball while doing strength-training moves.

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Bodyweight exercises are shown to burn more calories than moves that use dumbbells — think full-body exercises like push-ups vs. bench presses

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Don't just lift dumbbells. Explore all types of equipment including resistance bands, kettlebells, stability balls, medicine balls, and barbells, as well

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