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Exercise Exercise Lose Weight With Exercise Workouts Exercises By Muscle Group From Paige Waehner, your Guide to Exercise Whenever I ask my clients if they did their workouts for the week, I almost always get this question: "Do chores count?" That depends on the chore, doesn't it? For example, if one were to, say, clean lint from one's belly button, I would say no...that doesn't count as exercise. However, if one, say, gave one's cat a bath (and lived through it), that might count for two workouts, depending on the response of the cat. And the amount of blood-loss to the owner. Vote: Do household chores count as exercise? The other day, I met with a client and asked if she'd done any exercise since the last time I saw her (she loves that question, by the way). Her response: "I did a lot of chores...does that count?"... Read more Search Related Topics:  how to exercise  what is exercise  housework as exercise Get Out of Your Summer Slump This time of year, our exercise routines are tougher to eke out. The heat seems endless, the flora is getting dry and crispy, school is on the horizon and... Read more Search Related Topics:  motivation  exercise attitude  committing to exercise Exercises of the Week - Stretches for Your IT Band When we talk about the iliotibial band - And, really, who doesn't bring this up on a regular basis? - We're usually talking about runners who are prone to IT... Read more Search Related Topics:  flexibility exercises  iliotibial band  iliotibial band syndrome How to Take Your Body Measurements What's worse? Stepping on a scale in the doctor's office and having the nurse note the number...out loud...so everyone can hear? Or having a personal trainer measure you... Read more Search Related Topics:  body measurements  tape measure  tracking progress Related Searches Body Weight Exercise Exercise Routine Exercise Workouts ABS Exercise Exercise Training Featured Articles Burn 300 Calories in 30 Minutes Outdoor Circuit Workout 10-Minute Body Weight Circuit Eat for More Energy 10 Essential Yoga Poses for Beginners When and How to Take a Mental Health Day   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Paige Waehner Exercise Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Exercise newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Exercise Basics Exercise for Beginners Exercise for Weight Loss Weight Loss Success Stories Exercise Gear   Follow me on: Advertisement