Summer's here! And you want to be in shape to take advantage of the great outdoors -- walking, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, tennis, golf, and more.

If you haven't taken the Eons Fitness Survey do that first. And then check out these articles and groups on Eons for fitness tips and inspiration.

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Articles

Five compelling reasons to get more exercise
If you are like the majority of 50+ Americans, you need to get more exercise. Here are five reasons that should motivate you to do it.
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Making fitness personal
Before you beat yourself up about how you've only once visited the swanky gym you joined last year, think about whether you enjoy the exercise that you do there.
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Workouts for sweethearts
Studies show that you are more likely to stick to an exercise regimen if you have a workout buddy.
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Step over fitness obstacles A look at five common obstacles to getting fit and how to overcome them.
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Exercise at home sweet home
Chances are you can get as good a workout in your own home as you can at a gym, even without spending a lot of money on expensive equipment.
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Time-tested recipe for body conditioning
Dance and conditioning trainer Sandy Hagen has always focused her lessons on keeping your muscles strong to support your bones and joints.
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Pilates: Building strength from the body's core
Pilates exercises are designed to help correct muscular imbalances and improve posture, coordination, balance, strength, and flexibility.
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Groups

Fitness over 50 group
Share experiences with seniors whose fitness and vitality matches that of people much younger.
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Weight training for seniors group
For people who train with weights and are over the magic age of 50.
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Walking group
For people who want to stay fit by walking.
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Hiking group
Talk about all things hiking and backpacking.
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Marathon running group
Training for and running marathons. Hydration. Equipment. Advice.
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Bicycling group
Share techniques, trends, places to bike, and experiences. Try to set up occasional "jaunts" through interesting trails.
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Kayaking group
Kayaking in rivers and lakes for leisure or fishing. Could also include canoeing.
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Paddling group
Paddle sports, kayaking canoeing
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Featured members

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