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Let Olympic inspiration become perspiration

Fitness, Motivation


Watching the Olympics tends to make me excited to hit the gym -- I want to swim like Michael Phelps, or gain strength and flexibility like Nastia Liukin. I hope other people find inspiration in these amazing athletes and act upon that inspiration.

However, I find a lot of people use the Olympics as an excuse to sit and watch TV (and, possibly, even order unhealthy food, as Chris pointed out). And I say, no more! Get inspired, and then perspire!

Watching live finals at 10 p.m. might not make it feasible to hit the gym right away, in which case you can save your serious workouts for the following day. However, if you're watching during primetime or earlier in the day, I've got a few ideas for burning calories during commercial breaks. Check out the gallery, and be sure to leave a comment if you think you have a better move!

We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Round-up - August 14, 2008

Healthy Kids, We Love To Gawk At Fit Celebs Weekly Roundup, Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment, Nutrition & Supplements

The Jonas Brothers are one of the hottest acts around, with a huge amount of influence on teens and tweens, which is why the fact that they're actively talking about diabetes is such a big deal. Nick Jonas was diagnosed a couple of years ago, and instead of letting him get down about it, the brothers have used it as a platform to help others. That rocks!

Kate Hudson tends to look fabulous in whatever she wears -- haute couture, jeans and a tee, or a bikini. She doesn't just rely on genetics to keep her looking hot, though -- she incorporates all kinds of workouts into her fitness routine to stay in shape.

Everyone needs a way to get rid of their stress, and Raven-Symone is no different. The actress relies on boxing to keep her self-proclaimed "anger issues" at bay.
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