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What's a 300-pound woman doing in an aerobics class?

Article Abstract:

A 300-pound woman recounts her difficulties fitting in an aerobics classes where most of the people were thin and could touch their toes. With the help of a friend, she eventually found the courage to open up a class for overweight people who encounter the same difficulties.

Author: Hakala, Dee
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1997
Personal narratives, Overweight persons

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I was an aerobics nerd

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A women humorously describes her conversion at age 40 from a non-exerciser to an aerobics fanatic. She recounts how she considered quitting her job so that she could work full time on developing her abdominal muscles.

Author: Wasserstein, Wendy
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1992
Humor and anecdotes

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Mental aerobics

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Eight exercises are given that are designed to sharpen one's mind. The tests are similar to physical exercises in that they include warm-ups, strengtheners, and cool-downs.

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1992
Analysis, Intelligence tests

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