Exercise mistakes are more common than you think, and although some will prevent you from getting a good workout, others can put you at risk for pain or injury. Learn about these common cardio mistakes and share whether you're guilty of committing them. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Indoor cycling studios are taking the fitness scene by storm — popping up in private studios and gyms all over the country as people can't get enough of this intense cardio workout. If you are new to indoor cycling, there are a few basics to know before heading to your first class, but just know that cardio cycling isn't scary! Like yoga, going to class prepared with a few essential items can Read more

When it comes to fitness classes, dance-inspired workouts are my favorite — mostly because I'm having so much fun that I don't feel like I'm exercising. Whether it's sculpting my body into a long, lean, machine, or pouring buckets of sweat as I shake my hips, see my favorite dance-based workouts. Read more

Signing up for a distance race is exciting! But if the length's got you worried, it's good to know that endurance is a skill. Just the act of exercising regularly will help you be able to become stronger and exercise for longer, but there are specific ways you can help your body during vigorous or long-lasting workouts. Here are five tips to help build your endurance! Source: Flickr User Read more

Whether the hot humid weather has made running outside impossible, or you're a gym rat by nature, running on a treadmill is a great way to burn calories, keep your heart healthy, and tone up your lower body. If you want more from your workouts, try these tips the next time you hop on the moving belt. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Interval training is the ultimate fitness mash-up, blending the speeds of both the tortoise and the hare. The benefits of this training are enough to motivate you to pick up your pace. Learn why you should play with your speed. Read more

Running is not only an awesome form of calorie-burning, heart-pumping cardio, it also doubles as a strength training workout for your lower body. Run and you'll quickly see how it can tone your tush without bulking up your booty. Want to get even more out of your runs? Incorporate these strength training techniques and you're sure to notice a difference when you slip on your bikini Read more

Cardio and crunches aren't the only way to slim down your middle. Eating monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), like the kind found in avocado, is proven to diminish belly fat. Here are 12 lunch ideas featuring the belly-fat-fighting powers of the avocado. Source: Flickr user VegaTeam, Flickr user SweetOnVeg, and Flickr user SweetOnVeg Read more

Bikini season is creeping up and if you've got a few pounds to lose, long cardio workouts that burn major calories are great to incorporate a few times a week. Here are 12 warm-weather ways you can burn 500 calories. As you click through, the workouts get shorter, while the intensity increases. *All calculations are based on a 130-pound woman. Read more

No one is a fan of having a layer of flab hang over their waistline or bra strap. Even though there's no miracle move to diminish it — only calorie-burning cardio decreases body fat — it's still important to strengthen and tone back muscles. As you begin to lose weight in that area, you'll reveal slim, chiseled muscles underneath. Here are eight yoga poses that will target all the areas of Read more