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Going through the same workout routine can be boring, which is why new products and methods keep people motivated to get fit. However, with so many options, it's hard to anticipate which technique or method will stick around and influence gym workouts nationwide. Now's your chance to vote on the workout equipment you think is a fad versus the ones that you are convinced are here to stay. Read more
Actress Marisa Tomei, 45, barely looks like she's aged since winning an Oscar for her performance in My Cousin Vinny 18 years ago. And that's partly because she lives life to the fullest, giving everything a childlike vibrancy — even her workouts. As Shape's August cover girl, Marisa shares her go-to hula-hoop workout with readers, and how she stays so darn happy. Here are the highlights: On Read more
My godson taught me a pretty important lesson this weekend: hanging out with the adults at a playground is no fun. He had me running, jumping, and spinning — I was totally winded by the end of the day. This got me thinking that there's a lot we can apply to our own fitness regimen from the everyday activities of kids. For one — jump rope. Kids love jumping rope, and they do it without knowing Read more
Check out this Hoopnotica workout video from Onsugar blog Goddessbody. When was the last time you picked up a hula hoop? It might be time to revisit this childhood game — it could help you stay fit! Watch as ACE Fitness's Jessica Matthews picks up a hula hoop for the first time with local hooping instructor Valentina "Unity" Martin. Learn how to get started finding your first hoop and a local Read more
The secret to Michelle Obama's slim waist? Hula-hooping! The first lady hosted a Healthy Kids Fair on the White House South Lawn this week to promote her ongoing message that Americans need to get healthy. Among the attendees were chefs and nutritionists who prepared lunch while also passing along the valuable lesson of healthy eating. Afterward, the kids and Michelle completed an obstacle Read more
I find working out to be very personal — I'm sweating, pushing myself to my physical limits, and striving to achieve my fitness goals — which is why I like my workout gear to reflect my style and personality. As soon as I saw Jennifer Aniston present Oprah with a customized yoga mat from Yogamatics earlier this year, I knew I had to have one since I love yoga and needed a new mat anyway. Read more
Summer music festival season is in full swing, and we can't wait to get in on all the action. While all these adventures are certainly a fun way to head to a big party, sometimes the whole thing can become a little too much. After all, if you're taking your vacation time to head to one of these events, don't you want to come back at least a little revived and rejuvenated? The Wanderlust Read more
Kids and weddings don't always make the most natural partners. Brides often dislike pint-size guests' affinity for screaming out at inappropriate times and their tendency to hog the spotlight (don't they know she's the star!?), while kids can find the hours-long events mind-numbingly boring. Finding a way to make everybody happy can be tough, but follow our advice and odds are, the whole family Read more
What's McDonald's doing in 26 of our nation's hospitals? — Mind Body Green Get your nosh: two dozen snacks, all under 200 calories — Real Simple Not a passing fad, hula-hooping is a fun way to tone your belly — Health Learn the forbidden foods that actually work to keep you slim — Self Why kicking back and relaxing is essential to good health — HuffPost Healthy Living Cruise into Read more
As the Winter lingers, keeping your kids holed up inside, chances are they're more than a little ready for some springtime sun. Help them beat the seasonal blues by switching up your family's routine with these 10 fun cabin fever cures: Head to an indoor pool. Part of the problem may be boredom, since your kids are probably sick of their Winter activity standbys. Swap out the typical TV-and-PJs Read more
