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I'm a bear if I don't exercise. I get moody and irritable and cranky. If I've gone too long without working out, my family is the first to know and it's not pretty. Luckily my husband knows the warning signs of exercise withdrawal, and shoos me out the door with sneakers in hand. To keep my sanity, I aim to exercise at least five days a week. What about you? How Many Days a Week Do You Read more
There is an ongoing debate about what time of day is best for working out — a.m. vs. p.m. Working out in the morning definitely has its benefits. It helps wake up your body, clears your mind, and relieves prework stress. It's also nice to get it done in the morning so you don't have to worry about fitting it in later in the day. Exercising in the afternoon or evening has its pros too. You Read more
Today at the gym I realized that like almost every other day, a crowd of people gather around one of the fitness rooms before group exercise classes. Several people start waiting a good 10-15 minutes before the class starts and I can't help but think what a waste of time that is. If you find yourself waiting around for a class or machine, make use of that time. Jump on a treadmill and get five Read more
Health Bolt knows how we all feel about the "buthigh" - that which is neither bun nor thigh. YumSugar knows how to make veggies fun! Check out this Chop Chop Salad. Back in Skinny Jeans has a trick to make your workout fly by. Fitness Fixation weighs in on personalizing your Nike sneakers. Leslie at The Weighting Game urges you to "Smash Your Scales!" The revolution will not Read more
At the crack of dawn I'm part of the lunch rush at the gym Instead of an afternoon snack I choose to work IT Between work and cocktail hour After dinner I finally have time to get my work out IN Read more
This week in PopSugarTV, Fit rounded up the most comfortable maternity workout clothes to keep you looking cute throughout your pregnancy. Yum is getting ready for grilling season by giving us a tutorial on how to grill vegetables perfectly, just in time for your Summer barbecues. Bella let us in on how to paint balayage highlights at home for a sun-kissed look, and over on Fab, it was all about Read more
Work your entire body pyramid-style with celeb trainer Jackie Warner in just 10 minutes. Each time-saving exercise combines two moves, making the workout efficient and effective. To build strength and torch calories, you'll work your muscles to exhaustion. Grab some dumbbells and get ready to work out with Jackie. Looking for more? Tone your upper body in 10 with this workout for sexy sculpted 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
Summers can be incredibly busy — between shuttling kids to and from activities to planning and going on vacation, all the activities that come along with the season can leave you pressed for time. Luckily, we've got a few suggestions for how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, even if you've only got minutes to spare. Total-body in 20: Breaking up your workout in just 10- or 20-minute increments Read more
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