Nobody is debating my sportsmanship or nominating me for MVP, but the NBA Finals inspired my husband and I to hit the basketball court this past weekend. My hands haven't touched a basketball in years, so I was expecting the afternoon to be a hilarious mess. Instead, I discovered a fun new workout that I can't wait to repeat after my soreness subsides. To see how I spent part of a Read more

Long, slow cardio workouts are great for relieving stress or if you're training for a race, but adding fast-paced intervals will help alleviate boredom, diminish belly fat, and make you stronger. Whether you get your heart rate up by running, using an elliptical, swimming, jumping rope, or biking, include short sprinting bursts throughout your workout. Add 10- to 60-second sprints every few Read more

Many of us are starting to move our workouts indoors. Temperatures are cooling off and daylight is becoming increasingly limited; the days are going to get even shorter. One way to move your cardio inside is swimming and here is a fun workout to try. Sprinting intervals are not just for running; they're great for the pool too. I suggest adding some sprints into your swimming workouts to keep Read more

Since the majority of you said that you prefer to exercise outdoors, I thought that this week's Get It Up (cardio workout) should take you outside and get you running. Time Activity RPE 00:00-05:00 Warm up with a brisk walk/slow jog 2-3 05:00-08:00 Jog/run 6-7 08:00-08:30 Sprint 8-9 08:30-30:00 Repeat the previous two steps six times 6-9 30:00-35:00 Cool down with a brisk walk/slow Read more

Are you guilty of putting on cruise control while running on the treadmill 30 minutes without ever touching the resistance, incline or speed? I'll admit it — from time to time, I do this but in the end I always find it extremely boring. Instead of sticking to just one speed, try including a few quick high-speed intervals to your workout that are a sure way to really get your heart Read more

Cold, short days move many workouts indoors and I often head to the pool for a cardio workout. Intervals are not just for running; they are great to add into your swim workouts too. There are some kickboard sprints to focus on toning the legs. Here's a workout for you to try: Warm up: 100 yrds Freestyle - easy 50 yrds kick Freestyle 50 yrds kick Backstroke 50 yrds kick Breaststroke 100 yrds Read more

Spring is here and it is getting warm!!! Why not swim outdoors to get your body bikini ready? Remember cardio will burn fat all over your body, helping to get you toned and buff for the revealing fashions of summer and swimsuits. Here's a workout for you to try: Warm up: 100 yrds Freestyle - easy 50 yrds kick Freestyle 50 yrds kick Backstroke 50 yrds kick Breaststroke 100 yrds pull Read more