No Excuses! How to Squeeze In a Gym Session After Work


Updated 07/28/11 9:01 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Fit Workouts Into Your Schedule After Work

An early morning workout may burn more calories, and improve your body's performance capabilities, but let's face it, some of us would rather sleep in and hit the gym after work. That's OK; evening workouts have their perks. If you'd much rather exercise after you've clocked your eight hours at work, here are some tips to make evening workouts a priority. Avoid an Afternoon Slump — Eating a Read more

10 Celebs Who Buddy Up For Workout Sessions


Updated 07/25/11 2:36 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

10 Celebrities Who Work Out With Friends and Trainers

Whether it's heading to the gym for a kickboxing class, or taking to the streets for a five-mile run, having a friend, a loved one, or even a personal trainer join you in your efforts makes all the difference. It not only turns your workout into a social affair, but you have someone there who is sweating it out with you, and they can also give you a motivational pep talk when you're experiencing Read more

Skip to My Lou: Burn Serious Calories With Jump Rope


Updated 05/17/11 7:54 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Burn Calories With Jump Rope

In case you didn't get the memo, jump ropes are still in style. Just because it was an activity you did as a kid, doesn't mean you can't enjoy it now. Jump rope is not only an amazing cardio workout — a 145-lb person can burn 132 calories in just 10 minutes if jumping at a quick pace — but it's also a simple, convenient workout as well. Celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson, includes skipping in Read more

Stressed From Wedding Planning? Get Moving!


Updated 05/13/11 1:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reduce Wedding Planning Stress by Exercising

You've been putting extra hours in at the gym in hopes of getting toned Michelle Obama arms for the big day. And when the weekend rolls around, it's either hiking with your fiancé or convincing him to go to yoga class with you. Kudos to you! Not only are you well on your way to shedding those extra pounds before your wedding, but you're also de-stressing in the process. Wedding planning is a Read more

What to Do When Your Friend's Fitness Ability Is Stronger


Updated 04/27/11 5:25 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Different Fitness Level Than Your Friend? Here's What to Do

You love your friend and you love working out with her — problem is, she is stronger, faster, and in better shape than you. Whether you go jogging together, are planning to run your first marathon together, or attend the same exercise classes together, it can be challenging at times to keep up with a friend who is at an advanced fitness level, when you just aren't there quite yet. Good news Read more

Dancers Unite! Leotards Are Back With a Vengeance


Updated 04/08/11 6:35 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Dancers Unite! Workout Leotards Are Back With a Vengeance

Movies like Dirty Dancing, Fame, and Footloose paved the way for dance-obsessed youth in the '80s. And now with Black Swan, ballet-based Bar Method classes, and butt-busting dance routines with celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson, we're all falling prey to the dance craze. Celebrities like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Rihanna have been rocking the leotards for quite some time now — yes, Read more

Hair Accessories to Save You From Workout Flyaways


Updated 03/25/11 1:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Helpful Hair Accessories For Working Out

Now that you've learned how to perfectly coif your new workout hairstyle, I'm going to show you some accessories that can be paired up with your rocking fitness-do. Even if you have a tight fitting bun or braid, sometimes flyaways falling in your face are inevitable. I like to double up a mini clip with a tight elastic, but even those aren't foolproof. Here are some other stylish hair accessory Read more

Can You Pull a Kelly Ripa: Sit Out Instead of Sweat Out?


Updated 12/27/10 7:57 PM · Posted by · 17 comments

Kelly Ripa Injured on Crutches, Not Allowed to Exercise For Three to Six Weeks

There comes a time in nearly everyone's life where physical limitations get in the way. I've had a shattered ankle, sprained ligaments, and broken bones that have often left me on the sideline cheering my teammates on instead of joining them on the field. But, truth be told, I didn't always hate it when I was told I needed to "sit this one out." In fact, I sometimes (gasp!) liked it. It made me Read more

Do You Like Working Out Barefoot?


Updated 11/18/10 3:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Working Out Barefoot

While working out on the stationary bike a few weeks ago, I had the incredible urge to take off my shoes. I don't know exactly how to explain it except to say that my feet felt disconnected with the rest of my body. Kicking off my shoes worked like a charm; my feet felt engaged, and I felt more grounded to the bike. I've been doing it ever since — whenever I work out at home to one of my Read more

Play With Your Food: Exercise With a Pumpkin


Updated 10/18/10 5:16 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Pumpkin Video Workout

Besides being lined with tasty seeds and being chock full of healthy goodness, pumpkins are also a great fitness tool. Confused? Think of your pumpkin as a medicine ball you can eat. Heidi Klum and hubby Seal know that visiting a pumpkin patch is a great way to have fun with the fam; they hit up the Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Hollywood on Sunday. I wonder if they know that a visit to a pumpkin Read more