Hiring a personal trainer isn't a situation that should be taken lightly. They're not cheap, and if your trainer doesn't know what's up, your time with them can potentially lead to injury. Ideally, you want to find a knowledgeable and committed trainer who can help you reach your goals. Here's what to look for when in the market for a trainer. Accreditation and Education Since there are a lot of Read more

Trainers, fitness instructors, and health gurus bark some somewhat silly things in the name of motivation. They can't help it. They've been tasked with making us push a little harder or go little deeper, and that requires some pep talking. I've been on the other side of the class, but somehow I am still a little shocked by choice motivational messages. I've been keeping a mental list of the most Read more

Moms spend a lot of time in the car shuttling their kids around. Instead of sinking into the driver's seat, throw in a workout and improve your posture in the carpool lane! Our friends over at Equinox set me up with Amy Fiske, an NSCA-certified personal trainer, who is helping me get back in shape. Here is the routine she recommends: When your car is parked, take a minute to do this workout. Read more

The morning school run is a mad dash for mama! Throwing a workout in the mix helps her burn calories and the kids get to class on time. Our friends over at Equinox set me up with Amy Fiske, an NSCA-certified personal trainer, who is helping me get back in shape. Here is the routine she recommends for the walk to school. Warm up: Start with a slow walk and work into a brisk walk for a light Read more

Motherhood is a balancing act so a BOSU balance trainer ($130) is an appropriate device for moms to use when they are fighting the postpartum pounds! Our friends over at Equinox set me up with Amy Fiske, an NSCA-certified personal trainer, who is helping me get back in shape. Here are some of the BOSU exercises she recommends. BOSU Hip Raise (Targets the glutes and hamstrings) Lie face up Read more

Stretch it out! Before you burn the baby fat, you've got to prep by stretching your body. Our friends over at Equinox set me up with Amy Fiske, an NSCA-certified personal trainer, who is helping me get back in shape. She said, "Stretching is a vital part of an exercise program since it helps prevent injury and assists with increasing blood flow to the muscles, motor unit activation, muscle Read more

I have a friend of a friend who is a personal trainer, and people are always hitting her up for free advice. No matter what the question — how do I get rid of my love handles? build my biceps? — she asks, "how many times a week do you work out?" If the person says "three," she says, "increase it to four." If he answers "four," she says, "do five." And so on. Of course, it's not that simple Read more