There’s no getting around the fact that in order to lose weight safely and permanently, you need to eat healthy food and get plenty of exercise. Exercising burns calories and builds muscle, which is essential for increasing your metabolism so that you can burn even more calories and lose more weight. So dust off those workout clothes and pick one of these nine best exercises for weight loss to get started today on your path to a slimmer, healthier you. To read more click here!
Michelle Spindler
Flat Belly Core Fusion Workout!
Mix up your abs routine with this circuit that takes top moves from three belly-toning practices—Pilates, yoga, and ballet—to strengthen your midsection and erase any muffin top. Try it on its own for a complete workout or tag it to the end of a cardio session for an extra core challenge (which is never a bad thing!). To read more click here!
The Worst Summer Foods For Your Waistline
It’s summer! You’ve worked hard for a bikini-ready body, and now it’s time to enjoy the sunshine, the fresh farmers’ market produce, the bike rides, and the swimming. But often good weather also brings on some of the most tempting eats and drinks around. (Strawberry daiquiri, anyone?) That means all the hard work you put into looking good for summer can be undone by a few bad choices at happy hour, the beach, or when dining al fresco. But it’s just as easy to make good choices. Here are some warm-weather foods that are the absolute worst for your waistline, plus a few healthy eating suggestions sure to satisfy your cravings while ensuring you stay on track. To read more click here!
8 Common Running Myths Busted!
You’ve probably heard several of them numerous times—”be sure to stretch before you run” and “always finish your runs with a cool down”—but is there any real truth to them? We asked exercise science expert Michele Olson, PhD, FACSM, CSCS, professor of exercise science at Auburn University Montgomery, and creator of the Perfect Legs, Glutes & Abs DVD to help us sort out the facts from fiction of these popular running misconceptions. To read more click here!
10 Destinations to Run Before You Die
Vacations are fun. Running races is fun. So what could be more fun than combining your vacay with your own amazing race? From running wine tours to running tours of New York City, using your feet can be the perfect way to enjoy your new surroundings and fit in your workout. There’s no shortage of beautiful places to vacation that also have road races, but if you need a little inspiration, here are 10 destination races you need to try before you die! To read more click here!
How To Shave a Minute Off Your Mile
It’s been 60 years since medical student Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister broke through the four-minute mile wall with an unthinkable race time of 3 minutes 59.4 seconds. And even if you never come close to Bannister’s achievement, you can work toward setting your own personal record. “Chipping away even a few seconds in a race for a new personal best is generally recognized as a substantial feat,” says Jason Chuhay, a running expert and One to One Fitness Gym running club director in Cleveland, OH. Incorporate some of these strategies into your running plan, and your miles will soon fly by faster. To read more click here!
29 Hardest Ab Exercises Ever!
We get it. You want lean body. And while no single exercise will ever flatten your belly or give you a six-pack (you need to adjust your diet for that), there are ways to work your abs even harder so that as you lose fat, you uncover a hard body. We asked Jim Smith, C.S.C.S, a strength coach at Diesel Strength & Conditioning, to identify the hardest core exercises. Try these and your abs will never look or feel the same.
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The 6 Minute Super Squat Workout
Sculpt your butt and legs with this ultra-quick squat workout. Designed to increase symmetry and strength, this workout will shock your lower extremities from the calves to the hips and melt fat—all in six minutes. What’s best: Whether you’re a beginner or gym rat you can work at your own pace and intensity level since these exercises are measured in 30-second increments. Plus this workout doesn’t require any equipment and can be performed in a little amount of space. So get ready to drop those hips, burn some calories, and shape up your rear view. To watch the video click here!
10 Ways to Tell Good Pain From Bad Pain
Pain may start as a minor tweak or a twinge. At first it may hurt only when you move a certain way, but it soon morphs into a chronic pain. From knees to shoulders to elbows to ankles and every other body part, an active lifestyle makes it likely that you’ll experience inexplicable aches or pains. Figuring out when it’s safe to work through the pain or when to stop and see a doctor can be difficult. “Pain is a protective mechanism to avoid damage,” says Steven Gausewitz, M.D., chief of staff at Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, California. “Whenever you have substantial pain, it’s a sign you’re doing too much or doing it too fast.” We’ve compiled the most common workout pains and explained how to tell the difference between those you can work through and those that may be damaging. To read more click here!
25 Ways To Run Faster
It’s been said if you want to run fast, you have to practice running fast. (What? Thought Ryan Hall or Lolo Jones got that quick with just luck?!) Read on for 25 ways to have a harder, better, faster, stronger workout, smoke the competition, and maybe even set a speedy new PR. To read more click here!
23 Ways to Improve Your BBQ!
Sure, your backyard barbecue is meant to be a party, but that’s no excuse to offer foods that will ensure you’ll avoid stepping onto the beach — and the scale. In fact, every BBQ has room for a few entrees and sides that keep your health-conscious guests happy, and your body looking and feeling good. Try the following tips and you are sure to wow your guests and keep them asking for more — without them ever knowing they were “indulging” in healthier options. To read more click here!