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Let's be honest: Working out can be monotonous. Want to know the best secret for breaking the mold? Make exercise fun again!
It's time to fast track to get your body in peak fat-burning condition. By combining the right foods and beverages and amplifying your workouts, your bod will be in head-turning shape all summer long.
Downward-facing dog is unique in its ability to engage, in one fell swoop, acupuncture's largest and most all-encompassing channel. For the remaining few who haven't already, it's time to strike this pose.
We're not all going to turn into bike commuters who work at standing desks overnight. But just a little bit of extra movement can make a big difference, and every little bit counts.
Balance is the key to a healthy lifestyle. To many of us, time is our most precious commodity. We would love an extra hour's sleep, one more day on vacation, or a morning free. So when we take time out of our schedules to exercise, we should use our time efficiently.
If you use these six barefoot running tips to make a smart transition, you may find that it actually reduces how tired your knees and hips are after a run and increases your enjoyment and feel for the ground during a run.
There is no magic pill and no secret concoction that will put you on the path to long-term fitness and health. The keys to success are simple: the right motivation, knowledge and tools.
Want to know the trick behind toning any body part, even the most troublesome "stubborn fat" areas like your hips, thighs and stomach?
If my mom and I weren't in good shape, we would have a completely different relationship. Experts believe that exercising with a loved one can strengthen the relationship, even as it strengthens your glutes.
Training for a triathlon can be a bit intimidating at first, since you not only need to schedule a swim, bike, and run several times per week.
With these as my "power songs" this month, I've been able to rack up 100.45 miles at an average speed of 7.0 mph with a total running time of 14 hours, 18 minutes, and 44 seconds.
I like to train alone. I don't care for classes or working out with others. I prefer to do my own thing and rely on the kindness of others if I need help with a spot.
In those solitary fitness moments, when your brain is threatening to convince your body to quit, we can all stand to get a little cocky if that's what it takes to reach the finish line.
The nice part about changing up your workouts is that not only does it keep your body guessing, but it also keeps your brain guessing, which can help keep workouts from getting ho-hum or boring -- and keep you from losing your exercise motivation!
As a trainer and exercise teacher for many years, I have worked on butt exercises for as long as I can remember. Some are good, and some are really good. The key is doing them and doing them consistently.
Spring is a perfect time to escape from the gym so you never have to sit on a sweaty machine again. Exercising outdoors is challenging, saves time, and studies are finding that it can actually make you feel better.
I twisted onto myside while still suspended, I wove my legs up and around the fabric, I arched my back, all the while imagining I was soaring above the gape-mouthed crowd at the 2013 Oscars.
New client consultations always remind me of exercise myths that continue to be perpetuated. Understanding the reasoning behind why these beliefs are untrue can only help us to engage in a more effective exercise program.
I'm always keen to learn about new strategies for keeping we mere mortals healthy. To that end, here are five new trends in exercise.
A lot of things can cause an injury, and we have a lot of body parts that can be hurt. These are my top 10 prime directives for keeping your muscles strong and avoiding injury.
