Your Cosmic Guide for Staying in Shape

Winter fitness suggestions for every sign

by Madalyn Aslan

Looking for a way to shed some winter pounds? Each sign rules a different part of the body and has a different orientation toward physical activity, so certain exercises work better for each one. Here’s how to take your sign into consideration when designing a fitness routine that you’ll be inclined to stick with.

• Consider your astrological element -- Should you be exercising in water (water sign) or do you need the wind on your face (air sign)? If you're a fire sign you should literally heat yourself up -- as in sweat -- and if you're an earth sign, you accomplish miracles by exercising outdoors.
• Be aware of your body’s “weakest link” (each sign has one) and work to protect it.
• Choose exercises that are interesting and stimulating to your sign, so you’ll stick with them!

Aries
Drink a ton of water. As a fire sign, you burn through liquids -- so you need more than the average person. Exercise vigorously and work up an awesome sweat. Hot box yoga might appeal. You will also enjoy taking long hikes or climbs, running or cross-country skiing. You need variety and interest, preferably outdoors.

Taurus
You have a slow metabolism, and enjoy routines...whatever you choose, you need regular classes and a simple exercise regimen. Yoga or pilates would be a good fit. Likewise, a home treadmill. You might also want to try a dance class to indulge your brilliant sense of rhythm. Your throat is your weak link – don’t put anything fried down it.

Gemini
You run on your nerves, so relaxation is a necessity. Yoga, Tai Chi or Qi Gong will completely change your life. Gemini’s weak link is the lungs so make sure you practice deep breathing. Exercise had better be entertaining or it won’t hold your interest for long.

Cancer
You need exercise that can be done at home. Invest in a few weights and exercise tapes. Because you are ruled by water, swimming is also excellent for you -- particularly the breast stroke (Cancer rules the breasts). Tummy toners are also a must to help offset your weakness for sweets.

Leo
Whatever shows off your glamorous body is great exercise for you. You have tons of energy and are a brilliant dancer...but remember to take catnaps to enhance your natural beauty (lions sleep twenty hours a day!). Your weak link is your heart...and its disappointments. Both aerobic exercise and rest will help protect that Leo heart of yours.

Virgo
Long walks every day are the perfect exercise for you. Stop your overactive mind at least twice a day with relaxation or meditation...and every few months, a long break is an absolute must for you. The best Virgo sport is swimming, with specific, detail-oriented and structured exercise regimens. If you don’t have access to a pool, find a step-aerobic class at the local gym to keep active even in bad weather.

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