Exercise Tips

Burn 3,000 calories in one week doing family activities

Patricia Conte — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Our everyday activities can really add up to a lot of burned calories. Learn how you and your family can burn those calories and have fun at the same time!

6 Exercises you are doing wrong

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:22:00 -0700

Whoa, there! All those weights-swinging, swayed back, speed-demon moves you've got goin' on at the gym aren't going to get you the results you want to see. So go ahead and take a minute to check your form. Not only will you see better results over time, you'll be less likely to experience an injury, too.

10 Fun exercises that will stick

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:45:00 -0800

Nothing puts a damper on fitness faster than a boring exercise routine, so make your workouts stick by trying fun exercises this year. We've rounded up 10 fun possibilities, but the best routine is the one you enjoy — so keep trying new things until you find one you love. Hint: Look to all the fun activities you used to do during recess as a kid.

Chasing the Dream: Be a weight loss success story

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Have you made it one of your personal goals to lose weight? Find out how other moms have tackled their weight issues head on — and won — with these tips.

5 Ways to sneak in family exercise on vacation

Michelle Maffei — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:00:00 -0700

A family vacation is packed with a lot of fun, but it can also be packed with tons of extra calories. Dining out and indulging in treats is part of your vacation fun, but with these five ways to sneak in family exercise on vacation, you can still relax without worrying about tipping the scales.

3 Best buddy workouts

Lisa Armstrong — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:21:00 -0700

Get support, cut costs and stay motivated with some terrific ways to workout with a friend. Make your workouts something to look forward to again and again!

Get Moving May! Get on the road to family fitness

Kori Ellis — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Everyone knows that inactivity and obesity are serious problems in our country. The CDC says that fewer than two in 10 Americans get the recommended levels of exercise and more than 25 percent don't devote any time to physical activity. And unfortunately, we are passing our poor fitness habits onto our children.

Lacey Schwimmer's 5 moves to Dance like the Stars everyday

Whitney English — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Lacey Schwimmer may not be training any celebs on this season of Dancing with the Stars, but that didn't stop her from sharing her off-screen hip-shaking moves exclusively with SheKnows!

Get bikini-ready: 5 Minute exercises

Lisa Armstrong — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:38:00 -0800

Preparing for a new season may seem pretty daunting, but it can be done with a commitment to regular workouts, plus the right types of exercises. Determine the best time to workout for your schedule and prepare to don that bikini!

Diabetes tips: Exercise to manage the disease

Linda Melone, CSCS — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:48:00 -0700

If the word "diabetes" conjures visions of nursing homes and out-of-shape people, you may be in for a surprise. About 215,000 people younger than 20 years old had diabetes in the U.S. in 2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Fame doesn't give you a free pass, either. Famous people with diabetes include rocker Bret Michaels, actress Halle Berry and pro golfer Michelle McGann. All must work to keep their blood sugar under control. Here's how exercise can help you manage diabetes.

Bike fitness: Tips to get the right bike fit

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:47:00 -0700

Looking for the ultimate outdoor workout now that summer is in full swing? Gaynor Collester, chief Spin Doctor for Performance Bicycle, the nation’s largest specialty bicycle retailer, says it’s high time to get on a bike. But before you saddle up, the biking expert suggests getting the right bike fit. Here’s how.

Don’t ignore weird exercise symptoms

Linda Melone, CSCS — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:26:00 -0700

You exercise to get in shape and feel good. So when you feel shaky during your Zumba class and your downward dog makes your back snap, crackle and pop worse than breakfast cereal, your body may be giving you a heads-up that you’ve got a health problem.

Summer fitness tips to beat the heat

Linda Melone, CSCS — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:15:00 -0700

When just the thought of getting off your hammock to refill your ice tea makes you break a sweat, you know it's hot. Waterproof makeup doesn't stand a chance when the mercury approaches triple digits, with humidity to match. Not only that, but exercising in the heat isn't just sweaty, it's downright unsafe if you don't take precautions.

Running tips: How to train for a marathon

Kristina Marquez — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:27:00 -0700

Whether you’ve been running for years or have just started pounding the pavement, if you want to add a marathon to your bucket list and join the ranks of 26.2-mile finishers — welcome and congratulations for taking on this challenge! We’ve got expert running tips for you to not only complete a marathon but to feel good doing it. Here’s how!

Ayurveda exercise: How to find your exercise type

Tara Patricia — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:25:00 -0700

Have you ever wondered why it seems like only some people excel at exercise? The answer is simple. They have found a fitness routine that fits them -- mind, body, and soul. When you match your workouts with who you truly are, you will reap physical and mental results, as well as see the benefits in other avenues in your life. Here’s how to use the Ayurveda types – Vata, Pitta and Kapha – to find your best exercise type.

Workout tips to get fit for bikini season

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 22 May 2011 14:30:00 -0700

Whether you plan to don the itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny polka dot bikini or the modest one-piece, a tight waist and toned legs and arms aren’t, unfortunately, just a diet away. To slim down and sculpt sexy muscles, you’ve got to exercise – the right way. We talked with fitness professional Daniel Reynen, president of WeBeFit Personal Training in Key West, Florida, and author of The Diet Is Dead, to get the skinny on the best fitness tips and exercises to shape up for summer.

3 Common fitness mistakes women make

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 22 May 2011 13:11:00 -0700

With bikini season just around the corner, women across the nation are jumping on the fad-diet exercise-crazed bandwagon, hoping for svelte figures by the first day of summer. Health and fitness expert Daniel Reynen, author of The Diet Is Dead, suggests we toss out the diet mentality and stop making those fitness mistakes that actually hinder weight loss efforts. Here he shares three common mistakes women make in their quest to slim down for summer.

Don't let excuses get in the way of your workout

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:11:00 -0700

We all know exercise is good for us. Eating less and moving more are the cornerstones of maintaining a healthy weight but it’s not always easy to get moving. You look at your running shoes, you know you should put them on and hit the gym or go for a walk ... but you come up with a myriad of excuses not to. If this sounds like you, don’t worry. We all have trouble getting motivated and the reasons are usually the same for everyone – not enough time, boredom and lack of motivation. But it’s time to ditch the excuses and we’re here to help.

5 Summer-ready abs exercises

Linda Melone, CSCS — Fri, 06 May 2011 12:16:00 -0700

If bathing suit shopping makes you wish for an icy, freezing snowstorm, it may be time to get those abs in summer shape. Keep in mind that all the crunches in the world won't help if your diet consists of fast-food and vending machine meals. But combining regular exercise with a healthy diet will have your abs beach-ready just in time for the fireworks display.

Get outside: Fun ways to get fit in the fresh air

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:16:00 -0700

Bored with the treadmill? We are too! With spring in the air and summer fast approaching, it’s time to take your fitness routine out of the gym and into the great outdoors. To help get you pumped up for a season of fresh air fitness, we’ve come up with a few ideas to get your started. Check out our picks for simple ways to sweat it out and burn calories outdoors.

Hot or Cold: Which treatment best for exercise injuries?

Linda Melone, CSCS — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:55:00 -0700

It's bad enough you tripped in front of that hot guy in aerobics class, but now you have a sore knee to show for it. What do you do? If you're lucky, Mr. Aerobic Guy is a paramedic who'll come to your rescue. But in reality, you'll likely have to choose between ice or heat. Which works best so you can save face--and feel better?