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1 Gwen Stefani Tells Elle UK That Staying in Shape Is No Joke
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2 5 Tips For Finding Time to Exercise
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3 Do You Work Out Twice in One Day?
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4 Events That Sabotage Your Workout (and How to Prevent Them!)
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5 Back on Track: Plan Your Fitness Schedule For the Week
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6 Are You Amping Up Your Pre-Thanksgiving Workouts?
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7 Do You Put a Workout Schedule on Your Calendar?
Work, school, social life, family — life gets busy, which, for some, means exercise gets put on the back burner. There are a lot of tricks and tips to squeezing workouts into busy days. From filling pockets of the day with short bursts of activity to turning a social outing into an active one, there's almost no valid excuse to not work out! But for people who need a little more organization in Read more
It's two weeks before Thanksgiving, and my gym is an absolute madhouse. I asked my trainer why the sudden change, and she said every year people work out like crazy the few weeks prior to the holiday. They want to look good for folks back home and feel less guilty for indulging in the Thanksgiving feast. Does this apply to you? Do you increase your workouts prior to Thanksgiving? Are Read more
Are you finding yourself giving excuse after excuse for reasons why you can't make it to the gym? There are many things that make staying fit hard to maintain, but they don't have to keep you from sticking to your workout goals. Read on for five events that sabotage your workout, and ways to prevent them from ruining your routine! Read more
Working out twice in one day — obsessive, dedicated, or totally normal? It depends on whom you ask, but for many, doubling up on daily workouts is the norm. This kind of commitment to fitness has its benefits: burning more calories while also working your muscles double time. But if you're not careful, it can lead to fatigue, cause unreasonable soreness, and even rob the body of essential Read more
Fitting in fitness has been on my mind lately. Between work, friends' birthdays, and errands, keeping exercise a priority requires a little time and creativity. When things get busy, I find myself having a hard time factoring in a long workout. I've been trying to make sure I can find more time for a long, intense workout, but even if you are just struggling to fit in a short one, here are some Read more
It's not good genes that keep Gwen Stefani looking so great, it's hard work and dedication. In the upcoming issue of Elle UK, Gwen, 41, tells the mag that she works out five days a week and can't imagine it any other way: "I'd like to have no rules and eat what I want, but I've learned over the years that I'm so disappointed when I can't wear the clothes I want to wear. And if I let myself down, Read more
It's easy to make the excuse that you just don't have time to work out, so make it a priority before anything else comes up. This Sunday night, take some time to go over your schedule for the upcoming week and plan some exercise time. Take out your daily planner, or you can print out this free downloadable fitness journal, and write down the days you're going to the gym or to your yoga class. Jot Read more
You're hiring a caterer, florist, and wedding planner, so why not also enlist the expertise of a personal trainer? If you're trying to lose weight for your wedding, having a trainer can be one of the best ways to help you reach your goals. But since you're on a timeline, it's important to ensure you're getting what you need from your training sessions. Here's how to hire the right personal Read more
We all know how important it is to exercise, but one weekend getaway or a lingering illness can knock away our good intentions. When it comes to getting back on track, don't feel daunted by the thought of jumping back on the fitness bandwagon. It can be as simple as spending 20 minutes a day making sure you sweat, says a new study. This recent study found that just 20 minutes of exercise each 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
