I've been doing push-ups before hopping into bed for a few months now, and I find it both tones my arms and gets me tuckered and ready to snooze. Push-ups are my all-time favorite upper-body exercise because they are so darn effective. It doesn't take many reps before you feel them, and boy will you feel it in your triceps, shoulders, upper back, and core. Here are some tips to keep in mind when Read more

You might avoid certain workouts because you are fearful of injury. Or if you are like me, you might migrate toward certain classes or equipment because you are trying to maintain some fitness level while recovering from an injury. I'm currently working through back and leg injuries, so when it comes to protecting my body from further damage, I've learned that proper alignment is absolutely key Read more

While working out at Crunch gym, I heard a woman hiyahing and turned to find her mightily kicking and punching her (padded) trainer. Her toes were taped, her mouthguard was in, and boy, her sweat glands were working. A rush of adrenaline combined with visions of Million Dollar Baby inspired me to talk to Crunch trainer Casey Mallo about what to expect as a beginner boxer and why you should Read more

Typing can cause an inordinate amount of stress on the hands and wrists, but your workout habits can also cause damage and severe pain. It's important to be conscious of what you might be doing wrong during your yoga class, weight training, or cardio classes, so you can protect your wrists from injury. Here are some tips you can try out to avoid wrist pain. Yoga – Yoga teachers always stress Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Someone once said that girls don’t sweat—they glisten. Well, that person was wrong . . . But staying cool is hard, especially in the summer heat. So, what’s a girl to do? One option, obviously, is to ratchet up the air conditioning. But turning the dial to a cooler temperature comes with a price, and overcooling your Read more