strength training
How to Keep the Holidays from Derailing Your Health
Posted on December 14, 2011
By Pete Cerqua
Author of The 90-Second Fitness Solution
Want to know the easiest way to stick to your extremely healthy holiday diet and fitness plan? By allowing yourself to cheat on it now and then. Extreme measures such as eating too few calories, overbooking your fitness classes, and saying “No way, nuh uh, never” to entire food groups (like Christmas cookies) eventually lead to a meltdown and rebellion. Here’s how to make yourself a deal that you won’t back out of before New Year’s.
Keep Your Fall Marathon Training Realistic
Posted on September 13, 2011
By Kristy Ojala
Registration for the 114th annual Boston Marathon is open, and swift-footed athletes from around the world are clamoring to qualify under the strict new time requirements. A field of 26,000 runs the elite race every April, among them Kara Goucher, who last year beat her personal record. But for the rest of us mortals, fall race training is in full effect, and by now you probably have a few aches and pains—or even marathon envy.
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.
Guys: How to Build a Better Body at Any Age
Posted on June 20, 2011
Can you get a rock-hard body at any age? Yes, says Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body. (Check him out — he’s living proof.) These simple exercises will help you create a body that will drive her wild.
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.
Super Fast Shape-Up Moves for Summer
Posted on May 11, 2011
By Pete Cerqua
Author of The 90-Second Fitness Solution
Getting nervous about swimsuit season? Don’t be afraid. Here are my simple yet effective exercises for toning any problem area, from thighs to triceps.
10 Minutes to a Flexible Body
Posted on November 2, 2010
Physical therapist and Olympic trainer Bob Cooley shares a 10-minute routine that will lengthen and elasticize your muscles. From his book The Genius of Flexibility
The Truth About Aging: The 5 Principles of Longevity
Posted on July 1, 2010
The truth about aging is that you — right now — have the ability to live 35 percent longer than expected with a greater quality of life and without frailty. How? Start by understanding these five new principles of longevity, which will change the way you think about the way your body ages. From YOU: Staying Young by Drs. Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet Oz
4 Holistic Health Practices to Try
Posted on June 17, 2010
Getting started on a holistic health regimen is easy with these four classic routines recommended by green living guru Deirdre Imus in her book The Essential Green You!
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.
The Ultimate Quick-Fix Workout
Posted on March 25, 2010How to get in shape in a month with just a few pieces of everyday gym equipment that you can easily store in your home. From actress and Dancing With the Stars alumna Lisa Rinna, author of Rinnavation: Getting Your Best Life Ever
The Quickie Weight Training Regimen That Will Fire Up Your Metabolism
Posted on February 9, 2010In a time crunch? Work these four major muscle groups to give your metabolism a real punch. From Lyssie Lakatos and Tammy Lakatos Shames, authors of Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever.
True or False? Women Won’t Bulk Up If They Lift Light Weights
Posted on December 22, 2009Is it fact or myth that women need light resistance and lots of reps when they work out? From The 90-Second Fitness Solution by Pete Cerqua.
11 Common Exercise Questions, Answered
Posted on December 17, 2009
Jim Karas, the bestselling author of The Cardio-Free Diet, answers common questions about effective strength training, including whether you should be sore, how to breathe, and the benefits of yoga and pilates.
