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You don't have to be a gym rat to get fit. There are lots of workouts you can do at home and with your partner to get in shape, and have fun while you're doing it. And when you're at the gym, there are plenty of workout approaches to take to maximize the ways you exercise to reach your fitness goals, even when you're short on time. The Nest has all the fitness secrets you need to consistently stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle. Check out our expert fitness advice for building a home gym for $100, how to fit in 15-minute workouts, losing weight as as a couple, avoiding newlywed weight gain, and more. Plus, we have a range of how-to guides for becoming a runner, exercising at work, exercising if you're lazy, getting a better butt, building stronger abs, having fun exercising, getting into swimming shape, toning your thighs, biking, shaping up in 6 months, creating realistic weight-loss goals, using yoga to improve your sex life, and the list of fitness guides that are available on The Nest goes on and on!

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Fitness Q&A: Alternatives to lunges?

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Because of a knee injury, I can't do lunges, but every workout seems to include them because they're so great. What exercise can I do instead (I'm able to do squats)?

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I would recommend a plie squat instead of lunches if you can already do a regular squat. You will still work your quads like you would in a lunge, plus, you'll work your glutes and inner thighs at the same time! For even more of a multitasker, add a shoulder press overhead with weights at the same time. Other moves you can add to squats include biceps curls, triceps French presses, and front shoulder raises.

Nestpert: Nikki Glor, creator of the 30-minute multitasking toning and cardio DVD series, Beach Bride Destination: Wedding Workout, The Fit Travel Workout, and Booty Camp available on Amazon.com and NikkiFitness.com.

-- Nicole Glor

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