Though I prefer direct flights, it's impossible to get to my hometown flying direct — there are no flights offered. Even though I've instituted a mandatory two-hour layover policy, somehow delays always leave me cutting it close. This past weekend was no exception; after an initial flight delay, I found myself racing through Washington DC's Dulles airport, which consists of three separate Read more

Imagine lying on your back and then getting off the floor to a standing position, over and over again. Imagine holding a weight over your head as you do it. This mental image should give you a basic sketch of the Turkish Get Up. This classic strength-training move is all about functional fitness involving every major muscle group as you make your way to being upright and return back to the Read more

Move over, P90X there's a new way to sculpt those muscles. Although CrossFit was created almost two decades ago, it has been gaining popularity in the past few years as the antidote to boring gym workouts. What's so great about CrossFit? For starters, the program is a time-saver; it's not about how long you exercise, but the intensity of it. The workout incorporates weightlifting, kettlebell Read more

Pippa Middleton ran her heart out at the end of a triathlon in Woodstock, England, today. She collected her medal and chatted with her pals after crossing the finish line. It isn't her first time competing in the GE Blenheim Triathlon, and the impressive feat of athleticism is just part of how Pippa tones that very famous backside. While she was having a very fit morning, much of her family, Read more