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From exercises everyone should do to the most underrated exercises to the secret to burning more calories at rest, we covered a lot of fitness-related ground this year — and learning about the mental side of fitness as well the best workout for anti-aging was just icing on the cake. After all, we’re built to move.
Here, our 10 most-read fitness and workout stories of the year, plus a bonus editor’s pick — taking it to 11.

1. 6 Exercises Everyone Should Do
Knowing the basics is half the battle. Keep these six moves in your fitness arsenal and you can get a solid workout anywhere, anytime.

2. 7 Exercises You Should Never Do Again
Maybe never was too strong a word, but unless you’re super vigilant about form and can’t think of a better alternative to work the same muscles, perform these at your own risk.

3. How Often You Should Exercise When You’re Trying to Lose Weight
While diet plays a huge role in weight loss, moving is important, too. There’s no magic number, but this weekly quota is a good start.