Workouts

Summer Shape-Up: How to Look Good in a T-Shirt

Ben Greenfield | Posted 06.01.2012

Read More: Fitness, Workouts, Summer, Health, Fitness and Exercise, Back Workouts, Summer Exercise, Ab Exercises, Back Exercises, 30-Day Summer Shape Up, Summer Workouts, Weight Loss, Summer Fitness, Get in Shape Summer, Healthy Living News
Ben Greenfield

With summer rolling in, your sleeves are going to be rolling up. This means bare arms, more neck, and possibly even a little waist is going to show. So today, you'll get five steps to ensure that you look good in your t-shirt this summer!

Read Post

6 Moves For Your Waist

Kathy Kaehler | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Home Workouts, Personal Health, Ab Workout, Ab Exercises, Abs, Diet and Nutrition, Weight Loss, Fitness and Exercise, Workouts, Ab Workouts, Lower Ab Workout, Best Ab Workout, Healthy Living News
Kathy Kaehler

"Whittle your waist," as they used to say. Unfortunately, spot-reducing doesn't work. However, you can tone the muscles in your midsection with these powerhouse exercises.

Read Post

10 Ways To Keep Your Workouts Exciting

Ben Greenfield | Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Fitness, Weight Loss, Workouts, Plateau, Exercise, Exercise Tips, Workout Tips, Tips for Workout, Gym Workout, Fitness and Exercise, Healthy Living News
Ben Greenfield

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!

Read Post

10 At-Home Moves For A Better Backside

Kathy Kaehler | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Home Workouts, Best Butt Exercises, Gps-Soul, Butt Exercises, Exercises for Butt, Fitness and Exercise, Exercises for Women, Lower Body Workout, Workouts, Lower Body Exercises, Healthy Living News
Kathy Kaehler

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.

Read Post

Wear Your Fitness in Layers

Stacy Berman | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Workout Routines, Exercises, Workout, Exercise, Best Fitness, Gps-Soul, Fitness, Fitness and Exercise, Gym Workout, Workouts, Workout Routine, Workout Plan, Healthy Living News
Stacy Berman

Working in layers helps you develop overall, whole body conditioning, which eliminates weaknesses. Balance is key.

Read Post

10 Crunch-Free Ways To Get Stronger Abs

Ben Greenfield | Posted 05.01.2012

Read More: Fitness, Abdominal Exercises, Crunches, Flat Stomach, Workouts, Planks, Abs Workout, Ab Workout, Ab Exercises, Fitness and Exercise, Lower Ab Workout, Ab Workouts, Ab Workout Routine, Best Ab Workout, Healthy Living News
Ben Greenfield

Ultimately, there are better ways than crunches to get a flat stomach. Here are my top 10 crunch alternatives that will avoid back pain and burn many more calories than crunches.

Read Post

How To Make Your Own Home Gym

Ben Greenfield | Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: Fitness, Home Gym, Workouts, Cardio, Home Gym Equipment, Home Fitness, Exercise for Home, Home Exercises, Gym Equipment, Exercise at Home, Fitness and Exercise, Fitness Home Gym, Exercise Equipment Home, In Home Gym, Home Exercise, Healthy Living News
Ben Greenfield

What are you waiting for? Why wait until you can get to the gym or afford a gym membership to exercise? Get started now with your own home gym.

Read Post

Want To Boost Midday Productivity? Try This

Posted 02.17.2012

Read More: Fitness, Video, Fitness and Exercise, Workout, Workouts, Greatist, Productivity, Healthy Living News

By Laura Schwecherl Falling asleep in front of the computer screen? Creativity crashing by 3 p.m. in the office? The trick to becoming more produ...

Read Whole Story

3 Steps To Stronger Thighs

Ben Greenfield | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Fitness, Thighs, Exercise, Big Thighs, Exercises, Tone Thighs, Thighs Exercise, Inner Thighs, Skinny Thighs, Work Outs, Fitness and Exercise, Workouts, Fat Thighs, Thigh, Healthy Living News
Ben Greenfield

If there's one part of the body that my clients most often complain about, it's the thighs. They can be too skinny, too thick, too soft, too weak or too baggy. So whether you want to improve tone, add strength or simply look great in your jeans, this article is for you.

Read Post

3 Steps To Stronger Abs

Ben Greenfield | Posted 03.25.2012

Read More: Stress, Flat Stomach, Cable Twists, Planks, Abs, Fitness, Muscle, Sleep, Abs Workout, Ab Workout, Fitness and Exercise, Lower Ab Workout, Ab Workouts, Workouts, Best Ab Workout, Health and Fitness News
Ben Greenfield

Have you lost your abs recently? Maybe you're noticing a "muffin top" or "beer belly" that needs to disappear? Or perhaps you just need that extra bit of definition to compete with Ryan Gosling's impressive physique. Good news: You can get a flat stomach, in three steps.

Read Post

Which Workout Burns The Most Fat?

Ben Greenfield | Posted 02.19.2012

Read More: Fitness and Exercise, Fat Burning, Workouts, Fat Loss, Fat Burning Workout, Fat Burn, Best Fat Burning, Fat Burning Exercises, Fat Burning Workouts, Fat Burning Exercise, Healthy Living News
Ben Greenfield

The majority of workouts that advertise themselves as high fat-burning can be broken down into three different categories: cardio, resistance and cardio plus resistance. So of these three types of workouts, which burns the most fat?

Read Post

5 Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working

Posted 12.14.2011

Read More: Lose Weight, Video, Weight Gain, Slidepollajax, 5 Reasons Your Workout Isnt Working, Diet and Nutrition, Weight Loss, Workouts, shape.com, How to Lose Weight, Huffington Post Why Workout Not Working, Five Reasons Your Workout, Huffington Post 5 Reasons Your Workout Isnt Working, Healthy Living News

By Jessica Smith for Shape.com Have you been working out consistently for months (maybe even years) and yet the scale is creeping up? Here are five...

Read Whole Story

Why You Should Dance Your Way To Fitness

Erin Joy Henry | Posted 12.30.2011

Read More: Exercise, Perspective, Dance, Workouts, Iberation, Fitness Humor, Healthy Living Body, Nyc Fitness, Zumba, Fitness and Exercise, Zumba Humor Story, Healthy Living News
Erin Joy Henry

I run miles on the incline treadmill, wear "tough girl" workout gear and take classes with words like "melt" and "boot camp." I don't go to classes involving dance or large groups of women. This is what Zumba entailed.

Read Post

Small Changes, Big Results

LIVESTRONG.COM | Posted 10.20.2011

Read More: Healthy Eating, Easy Changes, Healthy Lifestyle, Life Changes, Healthy Lifestyle Changes, Healthy Exercises, Workouts, Lifestyle Change Results, Motivational-Success, Healthy Living News
LIVESTRONG.COM

Small lifestyle changes are easier to achieve and maintain. When successful, they are more likely to become habits and can lead to increased self-confidence.

Read Post

5 Reasons To Love Summer Workouts

Sara Gaynes | Posted 09.01.2011

Read More: Slidepollajax, Fitness and Exercise, Bailout, Benefits of Summer Workouts, Summer Workouts, Workouts, Benefits of Outdoor Workouts, Healthy Living News
Sara Gaynes

There are way better ways to celebrate the Fourth than just treats -- your fitness routine can get a huge boost from the heat wave.

Read Post

God's Top Ten New Year's Resolutions

James Napoli | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Philosophy, NewYear's Resolutions, Betty White, Decision Points, Economy, Christopher Hitchens, George W. Bush, War, Ground Zero Mosque, God, Don't Ask Don't Tell, Credit Cards, Sex, Alcohol, Fitness, Workouts, New Year, Year in Review, Slidepollajax, Comedy News
James Napoli

I, God, want to be a better listener, but sometimes I get so busy I can't tell the OMG in a prayer for help from the OMG in an orgasm. Makes for some awkward visitations.

Read Post

What a Physician/Exercise Physiologist Looks for in a Personal Trainer

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Fitness, Weight Loss, Workouts, Working Out, Excercise, Personal Trainer, Training, Dr. Braunstein, Los Angeles News
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

The right trainer is a coach and teacher who can help you intensify your workouts safely. But, trainers don't come in one size that fits all.

Read Post

PHOTOS: Cheap And Fun Alternatives To The Gym

The Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Best of Ny, New York City Winter, NY Culture, Exercise, Slidepollajax, Free Workouts, Workouts, New York City, New York News

After a summer of fun outdoor activity (that doubles as exercise) relocating indoors can really be a bummer. Plus, having to weigh the cost of televi...

Read Whole Story

Why Fitness Isn't Free (And Why You Should Care)

Julia Neyman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bunsofsteal, Gym, Diet, Exercise, Losing Weight, Workout, New York City Gyms, Fitness, Weight Loss, Workouts, New York News
Julia Neyman

Girl tries to beat the system and get fit for free. Girl gets fat instead. What a beautiful irony, right?

Read Post

Getting a Hardcore Workout in 20 Minutes

Jill S. Brown | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Exercise, Kettlebells, Suspension Exercise, Fitness, Workouts, Physical Exercise, Fitness Training, Best Workout, Total Body Workout, Los Angeles News
Jill S. Brown

The TRX and kettlebells are among the most efficient workouts I've tried. They're not for timid exercisers, but they're both completely modifiable for any level of fitness

Read Post

Sexier Legs With 5 Simple Exercises

David Buer | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Fitness, Circuit Training, Lower Body Workout, Workouts, Celebrity Body, Exercise, Strength Training, Physical Exercise, Exercise Tips, Health, Healthy Living News
David Buer

Make a statement with that accessory by using these five super effective exercises to sculpt, mold and shape your lower body without the inconvenience or hassle of a gym and fancy equipment.

Read Post

Yoga Bunk: Debunked

Lauren Cahn | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Yoga, Living, Yoga Class, Benefits of Yoga, Yoga Is a Workout, Workout, Workouts, Exercise, Healthy Living News
Lauren Cahn

Not only do you not have to be flexible to do yoga, but in fact, it is far better if you begin yoga with a lack if flexibility.

Read Post