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At its best, exercise should be effective and fun, because if you don't enjoy it, you aren't likely to keep it up. While we mock some old-school fitness techniques and trends, there are lessons and moves to be learned from popular exercise trends of the past. (Think Buns of Steel, The Firm, and Jane Fonda). In celebration of these totally righteous retro workouts, we're spotlighting some classic Read more
At its best, exercise should be effective and fun, because if you don't enjoy it, you aren't likely to keep it up. While we mock some old-school fitness techniques and trends, there are lessons and moves to be learned from popular exercise trends of the past. (Think Buns of Steel, The Firm, and Jane Fonda). In celebration of these totally righteous retro workouts, we're spotlighting some classic Read more
Shaun T, the personal trainer who's motivated millions with his at-home workouts, knows how to get people in shape in a short amount of time. After all, his Insanity workout program promises incredible results in just 60 days of sweating and jumping in front of your TV. With Summer a mere few weeks away, we spoke with Shaun about how to get in shape for anything — whether it's a beach holiday, Read more
Hopefully this weekend will involve some fun in the sun, but that doesn't have to be limited to sipping a frozen cocktail on a deck chair. To get you inspired for an outdoor sweat session, we've rounded up some fun fitness routines for the beach — check off your daily workout for the day while enjoying the sun! Fit and fast: Got 12 minutes? Do this simple CrossFit circuit workout as hard as Read more
Intervals are the antidote to boring treadmill workouts. Playing around with speed and timing rest periods keeps both the mind and body busy. Interval training is also one of the best ways to beat belly bulge. We've created a fun interval workout to help you get ready for the beach. After torching serious calories in 45 minutes, you'll be ready to lounge poolside. Keep reading to check our Read more
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What's not to love about circuit training? Combining heart-pumping elements of cardio with strength-training moves means you torch calories while toning muscles. It's just so efficient. Here's a fun yet challenging circuit workout I did recently with my Equinox trainer Lauren. The workout has you performing each exercise for a minute, which means you need to keep a stopwatch handy, but you have Read more
Mother's Day is double the fun when you're a mom yourself. Not only do you get a day that celebrates you, but you have a whole new appreciation for your own mom, who definitely deserves some special attention. If you're both looking for ways to celebrate each other, consider the following 10 tips — five are just for you, and five are for her. For You: She can offer perspective. When you're in Read more
Last Saturday, we were lucky enough to attend the first city in SELF magazine's 19th annual Workout in the Park series. With the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop for the San Francisco event, the scene was picture perfect! It was a busy day full of fun fitness classes, celebrity appearances, giveaways, and tons of sunshine. Curious what we took away from the event? Click through to check it out. Read more
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