If you've never heard of the shake weight, it's a pretty simple concept to explain. The shake weight is exactly what it sounds like: a handheld weight that shakes. The product mainly targets women, suggesting that the weight's vibrations allow it to tone your body without adding bulk far more effectively than traditional hand weights.

People have always loved the idea that you could just shake to lose weight: after all, the less effort the better. And I'm not going to lie: the idea of a fairly light hand weight that did most of its work through vibration appealed to me. The weight doesn't cost that much, so I figured what the heck -- why not give it a try?

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Did you know for less than $100, you can put together a home gym that is just as effective as those expensive gym memberships? It's true. Don't let the cost of expensive gyms keep you from achieving your goal of fitness and weight loss. Follow these tips and start working on the body you've always wanted.

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Want to try belly dancing but too nervous to sign up for a class? A belly dance video provides a fantastic option. After all, it gives you the opportunity to try some basic moves without paying too much money, investing in fancy equipment, or having to leave the comfort and security of your home.

As belly dancing becomes more popular, belly dance videos show up all over the place for beginners. But not all videos are created equal! So take a look at the pros and cons of some popular belly dancer videos aimed at beginners.

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When your budget gets tight, the luxury items, like gym memberships, are the first things to go. After all, if you're watching every penny, who can afford the costs of an expensive gym. If this is the situation you're in, don't worry. With these free pieces of exercise equipment, you can cut gym membership cost and stay in tiptop shape right at home.

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The Exercise Equipment No Weight-Loss Home Should Be Without

When I'm discussing health and exercise with our readers I'm often asked which piece of exercise equipment is the best. Which is the one that can magically transform even the most out of shape bodies into something worthy of being seen on Baywatch (if it were still airing). The answer isn't cut and dry, but there is definitely one piece of exercise equipment no weight-conscious home should be without -- and you might be surprised what it is.

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