The Top 10 Googled Workouts of 2013

Insanity, CrossFit, TRX and more.

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Work It Out! - Trying to find a workout that peaks your interest and fits within your fitness level is key to staying in shape and keeping the weight off. This is crucial for African-Americans given that almost 75 percent of us are either obese or overweight. With New Year’s right around the corner, find fitness inspiration in the 10 most googled workouts of 2013. —Kellee Terrell(Photo: Peathegee Inc/GettyImages)

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Insanity Workout - This crazy intense military-inspired workout, created by Shaun T, has transformed hundreds of bodies around the country. No lie: This 10-disc workout series is a serious challenge. Good luck!(Photo: Ana Abejon/GettyImages)

Join a Gym - If the weather isn't permissible for outdoor fun, find a gym in your community that offers cardio fitness classes, such as cycling or Zumba. Many offer free trial periods so you can sample their services before committing. Inquire with the gym staff about special cost-saving promotions or check out discount websites like Groupon or LivingSocial  to find additional membership deals near you. Estimated Burn: 533 calories per hour(Photo: Getty Images)

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CrossFit - In need of a serious challenge and a sense of community? Well CrossFit may be for you. This mix of military-inspired workouts, martial arts and Olympic style weightlifting done in teams can really transform your body and add muscle mass. (Photo: Getty Images)

Cutting 500 Calories - So let’s start with the basic. If you want to lose a pound a week, each week you have to slash 500 calories a day from your diet, i.e. 3,500 a week. The easiest way is to slash 250 calories in your diet and burn 250 calories with exercise.  (Photo: Paul Bradbury / Getty Images)

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Ab Workouts - Keeping up with your abs isn’t just great for a 6-pack, but important for balance, stability and your lower back. Learn about the 10 best ab moves at Fitness Magazine. (Photo: Paul Bradbury / Getty Images)

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Risk Factors in Men - Use of anabolic steroids in men increases the risk for baldness, shrunken testicles, infertility, impotence and the development of breasts, according to the Mayo Clinic. (Photo: Joseph C. Justice Jr./Getty Images)

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Bicep Workouts - Biceps, which are the size of an orange, are one of the most flossed muscles among men and women. And there are plenty of ways to work them out. Read more about bicep exercises at MensHealth.Com.  (Photo: Joseph C. Justice Jr./Getty Images)

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Getting My Om On! - Recently, I went to Cali to visit a friend and we went to yoga twice when I was there. I felt more calm and relaxed than I had been in a really long time. Thankfully my new gym offers yoga classes. No gym membership? No problem. Try taking classes in your living room online via Hulu or On Demand. (Photo: Getty Images)

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7-Minute Workout - This workout, which debuted in May in the May-June issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal, is an intense 7-minute regimen that consists of 12 easy exercises that you can do at home. Some of the moves include jumping jacks, squats and crunches.  (Photo: Getty Images)

Kettlebells - Ditch traditional hand weights and get with kettlebells — weights that resemble mini bowling balls with a handle — to build muscle and reshape your body. Extra bonus: Kettlebells are inexpensive and you can use them at home. Check out this kettlebell video workout on WomensMagHealth.com and this one on MensFitness.com. (Photo: St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT /Landov)

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Kettlebell Workouts  - Ditch traditional hand weights and get with kettlebells —weights that resemble mini bowling balls with a handle — to build muscle and reshape your body. Extra bonus: kettlebells are inexpensive and you can use them at home.   (Photo: St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT /Landov)

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Shoulder Exercise   - Your shoulder is the most moveable joint in your entire body and very prone to injury. So working them out and keeping them strong is important, given how often you use them. Read more about strengthening shoulder moves at Muscle and Fitness Magazine.  (Photo: PM Images/Getty Images)

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Shoulder Exercise   - Your shoulder is the most moveable joint in your entire body and very prone to injury. So working them out and keeping them strong is important, given how often you use them. Read more about strengthening shoulder moves at Muscle and Fitness Magazine.  (Photo: PM Images/Getty Images)

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Back Workouts - Our lower backs can be the weakest part of our bodies, so working them out can be very important to reduce injury, pain and support other parts of the body. Read about a few of the best back moves at WorkoutBox.Com.  (Photo: Rob Lewine/Getty Images)

Exercise Your Body - The more you work out, the better your body gets at moving blood around. The result: your brain gets more of the oxygen-rich red stuff it craves and your memory gets better.  (Photo: Fuse/Getty Images)

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Plank Exercises - The plank, which is a great (and challenging) move to strengthen your core, should always be part of your workout regimen. You can also mix the plank up to work other parts of your body as well. Read more about 12 different plank moves at FitSugar.Com. (Photo: Fuse/Getty Images)

Don’t Forget to Work Out - In addition to eating healthier, make sure that you don’t forget to work out regularly. You need to do both in order to achieve your best possible health!(Photo: Chris Gramly/Getty Images)

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TRX Workouts - These Navy Seal-inspired workouts help develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously with the help of a suspension tool. Learn more about how to bring TRX into your home at trxtraining.com.(Photo: Chris Gramly/Getty Images)