Workout

Awesome arms: Moves that will sculpt your arms

Madeline Glasser — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:24:00 -0700

Spring has sprung and summer is around the corner, so it's time to start thinking about getting tank-top ready! This quick 20-minute workout will have your arms toned and ready to sport your favorite sleeveless top with pride in no time.

Exercise boosts brain memory

Kristen Fischer — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:11:00 -0700

Two new studies shed light on how different types of exercise aid in cognitive function.

Mom swap: Ways to change up your gym routine

Whitney Coy — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:12:00 -0700

It's not easy to stay motivated to work out, and a boring gym routine makes it even more difficult. Change up your gym routine to keep things exciting and keep you wanting to go back.

Perfect playlists for your favorite workout

Colleen Kratofil — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:06:00 -0700

When your current playlist runs dry and stale, a fresh crop of songs is all that's needed to bring new motivation to any type of workout.

Slim without the gym: The 10-move home workout

Krista Stryker — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Bored with your current gym routine? Ditch the gym and work out at home or at your local park. You'll get in better shape than ever before — and have more fun!

Pipe up: Best moves for bangin' arms

Krista Stryker — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Now you have no excuse not to have the strong, sexy, toned arms you've always wanted. This five-move workout will get you bangin' arms in no time — just in time for summer.

Raise the bar on your workout and burn more calories

Heather Barnett — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:04:00 -0800

Ever wish you could take a peek inside one of those ultra-swank personal training facilities for the rich and famous? Here’s your chance to do just that — and get tips from a top trainer, too!.

Post-workout beauty tips for hair and skin

Whitney Coy — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800

It’s tricky to squeeze a trip to the gym into a hectic schedule. It’s even trickier not to look like you’ve been at the gym. Here are our expert tips on the best ways to get back to beautiful in a rush post-workout.

With or without your kids: 9 Workouts that work for every mom

Charlotte Andersen — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:30:00 -0700

Stay fit, healthy and happy with these expert tips on managing motherhood and exercise.

3 Best exercises to beat breast cancer

Linda Melone, CSCS — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:14:00 -0700

Love it or hate it, you know exercise is good for you. It keeps your heart pumping and muscles toned, brings oxygen to your brain and even helps to keep your immune system fine-tuned. If that's not enough, studies also show it may help reduce your risk of breast cancer. That's right: Physically active women have a lower risk of developing breast cancer than do inactive women, according to the National Institutes of Health. Here are the three best exercises you should be doing to protect yourself from getting breast cancer.

New moms! How to get a flat belly

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:30:00 -0700

As a new mom, along with losing the baby weight, it's no surprise that you are particularly conscious of your midsection. The rigors of pregnancy stretch the skin, separate the abdominal muscles, and can seem like the last place you see results from exercise. We talked to Dr. Danine Fruge, associate medical director at Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa in Miami, about the best exercises for a flat belly. Dr. Fruge is an athletic dynamo who is also pregnant with her third child.

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.

Stand up! Sitting can be hazardous to your health

Linda Melone, CSCS — Sun, 22 May 2011 09:27:00 -0700

When did you last get up off your chair? If you spend more than 70 percent of your working day hunched over a desk, riding in a car, working at a computer or otherwise not standing up, you could be risking your health, experts say. Here’s how standing up can help you burn fat, lose weight and boost your overall health.

Simple strategies for getting in shape this summer

Jessica Padykula — Sat, 21 May 2011 12:13:00 -0700

Getting in shape is easier than you think. Spending hours at the gym and depriving yourself of all the foods you love isn’t the only path to success. You’ll be happy to know jumping on the fitness bandwagon has never been so simple and we’ve got the strategies to prove it.

10 Gym-bag essentials for summer

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:35:00 -0700

The warming weather means shorts and bikini season is upon us, making our visits to the gym ever more important. Whether you're just emerging from a winter workout slump or simply want to pack your gym bag with everything you need to go from sweaty fitness class to the office, here are 10 gym-bag essentials that will keep you fueled and hydrated while protecting and nourishing your skin.

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.

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?

Is your gym making you sick?

Linda Melone, CSCS — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:20:00 -0700

You expect to feel a bit sweaty and fatigued after a good workout -- not breaking out in hives and wheezing. If that's happening, something else may be at work. If you feel worse at the end of your workout than when you started, one of the following allergy triggers may be to blame. Here are a few common gym allergies and ways to sweat through them.

Vanessa Minnillo’s healthy living tips for women

Tracy E. Hopkins — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:04:00 -0700

When she became a spokeswoman for the Bayer and March of Dimes collaborative campaign Girlfriends for Folate , Vanessa Minnillo knew everyone would think she was pregnant. Although she’s happily engaged to hunky boy-band alum Nick Lachey, the TV personality isn’t ready to tackle the role of mommy just yet. But she is ready to raise awareness about the importance of women staying healthy – whether they are trying to conceive, pregnant, or not.

Cancer prevention: It’s never too late

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:14:00 -0700

Cancer is a scary word. No one wants to think about the possibility because it feels like something we have no control over. But the fact is, we do have a role to play when it comes to cancer prevention. We can’t snap our fingers and make it disappear or pop a pill to totally eliminate the possibility, but there are many ways to cut the cancer risk -- the biggest being eating better and moving more. Here are a few top tips to prevent cancer.