Feel the burn.

We joined a gym! I know, I know- pretty cliche this time of year (the timing was off due to my surprise surgery this summer). But I couldn't be more glad. I used to work out at home and having gone to the gym a handful of times in my life, using the elliptical machines for a good 45 minutes, I definitely needed a partner to show me the ropes. Luckily, my former football player boyfriend knows exactly what he's doing and is amazing at teaching me. For those of you who don't have such a knowledgeable trainer, here are some tips from one of my favorite mags, self.

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