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No Excuses: 5 Ways to Get Fit for Spring
Posted on January 24, 2012
By Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN
Author of The Small Change Diet
The winter months divide us into two types of people: the fit and the unfit. Fit people keep moving no matter what. They don’t use the dreary cold months to deter them from reaching their health goals. Unfit people make excuses. But even a person who claims to be totally uninterested in exercising can find something that excites them enough to get moving.
5 Fitness Trends That Will Stick in 2012
Posted on January 12, 2012
By Kristin Sidorov
You’ve decided to make 2012 your year to get fit. Great! Commitment is half the battle, and focus is key. But now that you’ve set your goal, how can you stick to it?
New to Working Out? Follow These 4 Tips
Posted on June 30, 2011
Want to get in shape this summer? Follow Dr. Oz’s fitness tips for maximum results, including starting off slowly. Learn more from YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
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.
5 Ways to Get More Exercise
Posted on January 25, 2011
Take your weight-loss plan to the next level by retooling your activity and exercise programs. Here are five ideas from Dr. James Beckerman, author of The Flex Diet: Design Your Own Weight-Loss Plan
How to Stay Committed to Your Exercise and Weight Loss Goals
Posted on June 3, 2010
It’s normal to have days when you really don’t want to exercise or look at another salad. But before you pick up a fork and dig into sugary frosting or write off the gym, try this idea that JJ Virgin, the author of Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy, says is personal kryptonite against program destroyers.
A Fat-Burning Cardio Program You Won’t Hate
Posted on June 3, 2010
Get 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.
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.
Strength Training 101
Posted on December 15, 2009Learn the three stages of effective strength training. Jim Karas, the bestselling author of The Cardio-Free Diet, demonstrates using a classic bicep curl as an example.
Jumping Your Way to Being Fit
Posted on December 4, 2009
Jumping 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.
