Decreasing a muffin top requires clean eating, proper nutrition, and of course cardio. Work muffin tops using weights with help from a certified personal trainer in this free video clip. To watch the video click here!
Michelle Spindler
6 Unique Spring and Summer Fitness Events
Are you the type of person who’d only consider running if zombies were chasing you? Or maybe you’re not afraid to get a little dirty while racing in an obstacle course? Every spring and summer, traditional fitness-related events (like marathons) take place. But for those adventurous souls out there looking to add some extra fun in achieving their fitness goals, you’re in luck! All kinds of unusual fitness events are happening this year, and we’ve put together a list of some of the craziest spring and summer fitness events out there. To read more click here!
5 Reasons to Add Yoga to Your Workout
Yoga is an ancient discipline that was practiced in India for thousands of years before it was brought to the West. Scientific researchers have only more recently begun to prove claims about yoga’s beneficial properties. Even if you don’t have much time to spare, doing yoga for even only a few minutes makes a difference. Check out these 5 reasons to make it a part of your workout routine. To read more click here!
4 Water Workouts to Get You Fit This Summer
Summertime offers you an opportunity to spend more time outdoors, and there aren’t many places better to be than in the water during these hot months. The water also gives you a chance to burn calories by performing a lot of very fun activities. Check out these 4 water workouts so you can stay fit or get fit this summer. To read more click here!
47 Fun Plank Variations For a Great Core
Planks are the MacGyver of bodyweight movements: They’re super tough and great for almost any situation. The versatile move is best known for working your core, but planks also engage more than 20 muscles, including your shoulders, back, arms, legs, and glutes. Even better, planks allow you to work your core without the risks of back injury and overstressed hip flexors that come with traditional sit-ups. To master proper form of the good ol’ fashioned basic plank, start with the beginner exercises. Practice holding each move for 30 seconds at a time, adding 15 seconds each time you work out. Once you can hold a basic plank for a minute, move on to the intermediate and advanced variations that will transform you into a plank pro. (At the very least, this will take your planking game to a whole new level and make all your friends on Instagram jealous.) To read more click here!
The Burn Fat Faster Workout
Some people love cardio, long distance runs, and spending big blocks of time on the elliptical. The rest of us just want to burn body fat as quickly as possible. If that sounds like you, there’s a solution: Metabolic conditioning complexes. “MetCon” will send your heart rate soaring and have you breathing like a freight train, all while preserving lean body mass, improving core stability, and blow torching body fat. And the best part? It’s over in minutes, not hours. To read more click here!
Is Walking as Good of A Workout as Running?
There are many reasons why people start running: to stay slim, boost energy, or snag that treadmill next to our longtime gym crush (please follow our gym etiquette tips before making any moves though!). Running can help keep the heart healthy, improve mood, and stave off sickness; plus recent studies have found running is a great way to lose and maintain weight. But research suggests going full speed isn’t the only route to good health. To read more click here!
15 Minute Work Out
It can be challenging to find time and space to work out when you’re traveling. But staying active while away from home doesn’t have to be complicated. There are plenty of simple, but effective, exercises you can do with only a few feet of open space and just your bodyweight. Below are some examples of exercises you can do almost anywhere, and there’s no equipment needed. To read more click here!
5 Weight Loss Myths Exposed
Why can’t I lose weight?… That is a question I often pose… to myself. The truth is, I cheat. Check out these weight loss myths are jump start your weight loss today! To read more click here!
How To Motivate Yourself To Work Out
Some days are more difficult than others when it comes to motivating yourself to work out. You may be tired from a long day at the office or exhausted . When you’re not in the mood to exercise, some of us will use almost any excuse to avoid going to the gym and stepping on the elliptical or going for a neighborhood run. But just how can you push yourself to work out when you really just want to watch a movie and put your feet up with a nice glass of wine? Below are 7 strategies we’ve found particularly useful. Hopefully a few of them can help you break through the malaise to get through a workout, even on the most sedentary day. To read more click here!
67 Science Based Tips to Lose Weight
Healthy habits can quickly go out the window when we’ve got a tight deadline, no time for the gym, and few options but take-out food. Losing weight is no easy task, and doing it the healthy way can be even harder. We’re advocates for making small changes each day, rather than making drastic changes all at once. But it’s important to remember that just because a weight-loss strategy works for some (even if it’s backed by scientific studies) it may not work for everyone. From drinking more water to eating from blue plates, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite weight-loss tips to add to your daily routine. To read more click here!
The 15 Toughest Do-Anywhere Moves
When it comes to workouts, we’re all about efficiency: “How can I get the most done in the least amount of time?” Sound familiar? The STRONGER workout program, developed by LIVESTRONG.COM and celebrity trainer and former professional soccer player Nicky Holender, was created with just this in mind. The goal of STRONGER is to provide the most efficient and effective full-body do-anywhere workouts in 40-minutes or less – COMPLETELY FREE. The workouts are challenging but they deliver results, and – most importantly – the program offers modification options for each of the movements. Read on to see the 15 most challenging moves in the program – promising to challenge you physically and mentally and get you in the best shape of your life. Modifications are explained and photos help to show how to do each move, so you can practice to ensure the correct form. To read more click here!