cardio
Deal of the Week: Dr. Oz’s Anti-Aging Tips
Posted on August 23, 2011
Had your fill of the summer’s parching rays? If not, perhaps your skin would beg to differ. The reason why aging is so intimidating isn’t because it appears to sneak up on you like a first-rate mugger. In reality, aging is more like a savvy bank robber who’s spent months casing the joint. Get affordable anti-aging tips and more in YOU: Staying Young, by Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion during Summer Workouts
Posted on August 11, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
It’s the dog days of summer, and even at 8AM the air is already humid and heavy. You try to enjoy your morning run and path to better health, but the sweltering sun makes it impossible. Your muscles feel like lead and you can’t seem to catch your breath. You struggle to go harder and faster, thinking you’re falling out of shape. You just need to push through it. Right?
Break through Your Workout Plateau
Posted on June 20, 2011
The pounds have been steadily dropping for months and you’ve never felt better. But then suddenly, out of nowhere, you’re stuck: The number on the scale hasn’t budged, and you’re frustrated. What gives? You’ve kept the same fitness regimen, so the weight loss should continue to be the same too, right? Wrong.
Should You Work Out on a Hot Day?
Posted on June 8, 2011
While summer is a great time to kick your fitness goals into high gear, it’s not always easy–or safe–to exercise in the heat. As the seasons change, your workouts should, too.
Get Insider Tips for Success on The 17 Day Diet
Posted on May 12, 2011
By Dr. Mike Moreno
Author of The 17 Day Diet
Are you on the 17 Day Diet or thinking about giving it a try? Here are my personal answers to your questions (and concerns) about achieving your weight-loss goals on the plan.
The Fastest Way to Get in Shape
Posted on October 15, 2010
Jumping rope isn’t just kid stuff — it’s also one of the most effective and efficient aerobic workouts you can do. Here are some tips on getting the most out of this fun fitness routine, from Escape Your Shape: How to Work Out Smarter, Not Harder by Edward J. Jackowski, Ph.D.
A Fat-Burning Cardio Program You Won’t Hate
Posted on June 3, 2010Get out the big bag for Goodwill, because with author JJ Virgin’s cardio program, soon your shirts will look like sacks and that great skirt you shimmied and tortured yourself to zip up last season will have the people in your life saying, “Did you lose weight? That skirt is hanging off you.” From Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy
Arms Are the New Accessory
Posted on June 1, 2010
Forget the Gucci purse and the pearl-rimmed Chanel sunglasses. There is one accessory that goes with everything and never goes out of style: sleek, strong, sculpted arms. Here JJ Virgin, author of Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy, explains why many women are losing this critical attribute and how they can get it back.
Perfect Running Form
Posted on April 6, 2010Many books about running tell you to just go out and run like you did as a kid. But there’s one problem with that suggestion. From ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running by Danny Dreyer
How to Make the Most of Your Time on a Treadmill
Posted on January 28, 2010
Running on the treadmill is prime time to practice many aspects of your technique. Here’s what you should focus on, from ChiRunning by Danny Dreyer.
Jumping Your Way to Being Fit
Posted on December 4, 2009Jumping rope improves balance and boosts cardiovascular endurance. Here’s how to maximize its benefits, from The Gleason’s Gym Total Body Boxing Workout for Women, by Hector Roca, the man who trained Hilary Swank for her Oscar-winning role in Million Dollar Baby.
Turn Back the Clock by Going Cardio-Free
Posted on November 19, 2009Strength training has the power to stall, if not completely reverse, the effects of aging, according to Jim Karas, the bestselling author of The Cardio-Free Diet.
