Three Keys to Workout Success

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After a long day at work or rushing kids around town, it may take all your will-power to hop on the treadmill for 30 minutes, then crash onto the couch with a frozen dinner in one hand and your remote in the other. If this routine resembles your workout pattern, then pat yourself on the… [Read Full Story]

Basic Beginner’s Workout with Resistance Bands

Basic Beginner's Workout with Resistance BandsBasic Beginner's Workout with Resistance Bands

This article will provide suggestions for resistance band basic exercises. This simple resistance band workout can be done in the comfort of your home–remember, this or any sample exercise program cannot be implemented correctly without first talking with your doctor to make sure you are cleared to begin a new exercise program. Begin with a… [Read Full Story]

3 ways to make your workout fun

3 ways to make your workout fun

Are you bored with your workouts? Do you catch yourself counting down every minute on the treadmill? Your mind can play a major role in your workouts, and it’s better when you find an activity you enjoy–you’ll stick to it and have fun. Everyone who exercises knows how great it feels after the workout. This… [Read Full Story]

Can workout gear really improve your performance?

Can workout gear really improve your performance

Breaking a sweat doesn’t have to mean breaking your budget on a new wardrobe, but it is important for a number of reasons that you take some time to plan your outfits. No – it’s not because yoga class has turned into a fashion show and you don’t want to be caught wearing last season’s… [Read Full Story]

Debunking the “Big and Bulky” Strength Training Myth

Debunking the “Big and Bulky” Strength Training Myth

The majority of my clientele involves women of all ages and fitness levels. The number one gripe I get from all of my female clients is, “I don’t want to lift weights (or heavy weights) because I don’t want to get all big and bulky.” I then have to sit them down and explain the… [Read Full Story]

A Better Workout for Sexy Abs

A Better Workout for Sexy Abs

I can bet you that in some gym at this very moment someone is spending quite some time on the gym floor crunching away like there’s no tomorrow. Here’s how to not make this mistake. Among the most common mistakes in the gym is when gym members especially overweight gym members perform 80 crunches a… [Read Full Story]

Get Fit for Snowboarding: The Ultimate Snowboard Workout

Get Fit for Snowboarding The Ultimate Snowboard Workout

If you are fired up for the slopes and eager to ride this workout is designed to get you mountain ready.  These four moves have been selected to help you build upper and lower body strength, balance and improve your posture. Although it may be the exhilaration of the ride that every boarder chases, it… [Read Full Story]

Do You Workout With a Stability Ball?

Do You Workout With a Stability Ball

Looking for a way to rev up your workouts? Then get on the ball! A stability ball may look like it belongs in the circus, but it’s a great way to challenge your entire body as well as core, and increase the intensity of your workouts. There are so many exercises that you can incorporate… [Read Full Story]

Ripped to the Core Workout

Ripped2theCore workout

A six-pack may turn heads, but unless you have a strong group of deep-core muscles you’ll never develop a complete midsection. With Fitness Goop’s Ripped to the Core program you will get a workout that will strengthen your transverse abdominals and the deep muscles of the core, plus some favorite moves that will keep your… [Read Full Story]

Marisa Tomei Spins the Hula Hoop Workout

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Some actresses prepare for a movie with Yoga, Pilates or expensive trainers. The My Cousin Vinny star, Marisa Tomei turned to the hula hoop.  The Oscar-nominated actress, who showed off her hooping moves on the Ellen DeGeneres show earlier this year (see video below), became addicted to the hooping workout when she had to get in shape… [Read Full Story]