No-Diet, No-Exercise Keys to Weight Loss


Updated 01/14/12 8:06 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

No-Diet and No-Exercise Tips For Losing Weight

No matter how you slice it, the key to weight loss is a combination of maintaining a healthy diet and an exercise regimen. But making just a few lifestyle changes can also be an important step in finding your way to your weight-loss goals, and they have nothing to do with calorie counting or joining a gym. Read on for a few no-diet, no-exercise ways to give your healthy lifestyle a boost! Read more

Fit, Famous, and Pregnant


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Pictures of Pregnant Celebrities Exercising

Contrary to popular belief, regular exercise is encouraged by doctors for expecting moms because it can help a woman stay healthy and alleviate some of the discomforts like stiffness, back pain, leg cramping, or constipation. I love how the following famous females are staying active during their pregnancy but not overdoing it. Let's see who they are! Read more

Weight Loss Fact or Fiction: Are These Beliefs True?


Updated 10/31/11 3:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Weight Loss Myths and What Really Works

Losing weight is hard enough in itself, but then you have to navigate all the info out there. Whether it's a tip from a friend or a news about the latest diet, there are lots of things to believe, and it can be easy to become confused. We've gathered up five common beliefs about weight loss and separated fact from fiction. Read on to see what they are! Read more

5 To-Dos Before Your Next Workout


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips on What to Do Before a Workout

You know what (and what not) to do after a workout, but do you know how to prepare for one? Don't set yourself up for failure by not adequately preparing before you begin your sweat session. Read our five must dos before heading to your next workout! Read more

Trick Yourself Into an Exercising Routine With These Tips


Updated 08/09/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Start an Exercise Routine

Most of us have experienced it: we make excuse after excuse for not going on a run or hitting the gym, but once we actually finish our workout, we think, "That wasn't so bad!" For many, the hardest part of maintaining a regular exercise routine is motivating yourself to start exercising. There are so many things that get in the way — sleeping through alarms, extra-long doctor's appointment, or Read more

Free iPad Apps Bring the Gym to You


Updated 07/28/11 12:30 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 0 comments

5 Exercise-Related iPad Apps For Fitness

Can't make it to the gym? Don't sweat it (or do sweat it), because the iPad lets you bring the trainer home. There are tons of free iPad apps that will help you with fitness goals — some of them even offer video tutorials of various exercises, so if you like following the instruction from a teacher, these will be perfect for you. Surf the web with your iPad, read books on your iPad, and now Read more

Why You Should Be Exercising (It's Not Just About Weight)


Updated 07/15/11 2:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Benefits of Exercise

With Summer and its warm-weather fashion parade in full force, it can be easy to stress out about working out in order to feel confident in the season's newest bikinis. But there are many more reasons to exercise that have nothing to do with your waistline. A regular workout routine is essential for feeling your best as well. Here are a few more reminders of how good for you that daily workout Read more

Why Your Face Turns Beet Red During Exercise


Updated 11/26/11 10:53 PM · Posted by · 36 comments

Why Does My Face Turn Red When I Exercise?

Dear Fit, I've been running outside since the Spring, but now that it's in the 80s here, [and] when I get back from my run, my face looks unnaturally bright red. It really scared me when I caught a glimpse of myself in our front hall mirror. I feel OK during and after my run, but is this bad for me? Is this a sign that I'm dehydrated or working too hard? I don't want to give up my outdoor runs Read more

Calories Burned With 15 Minutes of Exercise: Summer Edition


Updated 06/22/11 2:53 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Calories Burned in Summer Sports

Summer weather inspires me to exercise outside, even though some days it's super hot and humid. I usually work out early in the morning when temps are the lowest, and if I'm done by 8:30 a.m., I usually beat the heat. Not only do I love not having to wear a lot of clothes, but there are also so many different ways to move your body, you'll never get bored. With busy Summer schedules and the Read more

How to Make Sure You're Really Hip-Width Apart


Updated 06/07/11 2:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Stand Hip-Width Apart

Whether you're working out at a gym, with a trainer, or to a fitness DVD, it's not unusual to be asked to stand "hip-width apart" before performing a specific exercise. Easy enough, right? Not for me, apparently. While working out at Crunch with my trainer Tim, I had to repeatedly be corrected on my form because my stance was always a bit too wide. Seeing my frustration, Tim gave me an easy tip Read more