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Solo or Social - How Do You Work Out?

Posted on Sep 21st 2009 2:00PM by Martha Edwards
Filed Under: Your Turn, Fitness
According to recent studies, working out in a group makes you happier than working out on your own does, and it's not just a state of mind -- your endorphin levels actually rise in a group exercise setting. If you're anything like me, this is big news because let's face it -- I'll do pretty much anything to make the workout less painful.

But not everyone enjoys social sweat sessions -- some prefer to hit the running trail with only an iPod for companionship. Yet others can't live without it -- they need other people around to motivate them to keep going. So I'm wondering, which are you?

Last week, I asked you if liquid calories were a big part of your diet. Want to know the results?

  • 49 percent of you said nu-uh, no way. You stick to no or low-cal drinks only. It's just not worth it.
  • 41 percent said not really. You indulge sometimes, but it's rare.
  • 5 percent often do -- you like to treat yourself.
  • 5 percent said you do all the time -- drinks are what keep you going!

Speaking of drinks, can you guess how many calories comes in a can of Red Bull?

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