If you tend to feel bored at the gym and spend more time watching the clock, these easy tricks are sure to boost your motivation. Whether you're just beginning a bikini-ready plan for the Summer or consider yourself a seasoned gym rat, here are 11 simple ways to fire up your indoor workouts: Vary your machines: If the treadmill is your best (and only) friend, it's time to switch things up. Try Read more

Even if you have all the time in the world to spend at the gym, who wants to? Get in and out and on with your day by doing workouts that will strengthen all your muscle groups in a short time and get the heart rate up as well. Here are 10 do-anywhere total-body workout ideas that will save you time. Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins developed a belly-fat-blasting workout sequence that is fast Read more

Confession: I've thrown in the towel when it comes to healthy holiday eating. Between the cocktail parties, office treats, and elaborate dinners, it seems near impossible! To compensate for my indulgences, I am ramping up my fitness regimen. (Recent studies confirm that regular exercise minimizes weight gain that comes from a fatty, high-calorie diet.) If holiday indulgences also have the best of Read more

Waking up before the sun rises to pop in a fitness DVD takes a certain amount of willpower. But when you're working out with a Jeanette Jenkins video you'll feel buoyed by her energy. This morning I got my sweat on with her Blast the Belly Fat ($20) DVD. Jeanette's super-positive energy is infectious, and her cuing is great. This gal doesn’t employ the typical LA tough-guy trainer posturing. Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Besides gratitude, Thanksgiving is known for being all about food, family and (watching) football. But the team at DavidBartonGym (DBG) says that you can still enjoy the festivities while keeping up your fitness levels as well. How? Their experts claim that an intense resistance-based workout within two hours Read more

There are so many reasons why splurging on a personal trainer is a good idea. They teach you how to work out safely and efficiently, and show you how to attain your healthy goals. But often it's hard to justify the high price tag if you have other expenses that are also begging for your wallet's attention. If you're not in the market for a personal trainer, here are some tricks that trainers use Read more

Happy birthday Jennifer Aniston; thank you for the fitness inspiration! It's that time of year! Healthy alternatives to Thin Mints, Samoas, and Do-Si-Dos. Burn belly fat with this heart-pumping circuit workout from Jeanette Jenkins. Feeling sniffly? Time to grab the zinc; studies say it shortens colds. Winter isn't just about root veggies — five cauliflower dishes that will convert you. Read more

You go to the gym, work out, but you still aren't losing any weight. What gives? It's a frustrating scenario but not an impossible one to change. Here are three reasons you aren't losing weight at the gym and what to do about them. You're Not Doing Enough (Intense) Cardio Aerobic activity is the most efficient way to burn calories, so make sure you are consistent with cardio workouts. We Read more