Pole dancing has gone mainstream, appearing in gym classes, everyday parties and television shows. If your goal is weight loss, you could do a lot worse than join the trend.

If man boobs are affecting your appearance, maybe it's time to get rid of them. Spot reduction isn't possible; excess chest fat will only disappear if you reduce your total body fat. A healthy diet, regular cardio and full-body strength training can do the trick.

Cessation of the menstrual period because of excessive exercise or weight loss is secondary amenorrhea. This can be the diagnosis if you have missed three or more menstrual periods after having experienced at least two regular cycles.

The next time you need extra motivation to mow the lawn, remember this: trimming your grass can also help you trim your waistline.

Ten minutes is not a lot of time for exercise, so you need to make the most of every second. The best way to do this is by using techniques from high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or Tabata training. These workouts focus on pushing your muscles to the extreme for a few short minutes.

Starting an exercise routine helps you burn fat, gain strength and increase your flexibility. Working out regularly will produce weight loss quickly, particularly if you weigh more, have not exercised in a long time or choose an intense workout.

How many calories you burn during a given workout will vary depending on your weight, your body fat percentage and metabolic rate, and the intensity at which you work. For example, if an average calorie burn is given based on a 130-lb. individual, you will need to estimate fewer calories burned if you are under 130 lb.

Increase your sex drive and overall satisfaction with your sex life with exercise. Besides reducing stress, exercise will release endorphins, improve body image and sense of self and can positively impact your hormones.

Jogging is an excellent exercise for burning fat and losing weight. It provides an aerobic workout, raising your heart rate for an extended time period. Jogging increases your rate of breathing so you take in more oxygen which gets delivered to your blood stream and eventually to your muscles.

The number of calories each person burns during housecleaning varies by individual and is based on weight. The intensity and duration of the activity, as well as the type of activity, also play a role.

Slim, toned legs are desired by many, but do require some work to achieve, especially if you have excess body fat. Doing hundreds of squats and lunges isn't going to have much of a visible effect if your muscles are hidden under a layer of fat.

A mini stair stepper takes up little space and allows you to exercise indoors at any time of day. The calories that you burn while using your stair stepper depend primarily on your weight.