What's not to love about circuit training? Combining heart-pumping elements of cardio with strength-training moves means you torch calories while toning muscles. It's just so efficient. Here's a fun yet challenging circuit workout I did recently with my Equinox trainer Lauren. The workout has you performing each exercise for a minute, which means you need to keep a stopwatch handy, but you have Read more

We've all been on either side of a noisy equation, and it's no good for anyone involved. While a burlesque or Hunger Games-inspired workout won't fly with your neighbors, keeping things quiet is no longer be an excuse for skimping on a home workout. All of the below workouts are downstairs-neighbor-approved: nothing is too loud, and there are no big jumps or kicks involved, but Read more

Even if you have all the time in the world to spend at the gym, who wants to? Get in and out and on with your day by doing workouts that will strengthen all your muscle groups in a short time and get the heart rate up as well. Here are 10 do-anywhere total-body workout ideas that will save you time. Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins developed a belly-fat-blasting workout sequence that is fast Read more

Some days one workout just doesn't seem like enough. If you feel like getting in double the workouts, either to increase your calorie burn, to work different muscles, or just because you love exercising, here are some easy ways to make it happen. Bike to your 90-minute yoga class. Hit your gym's pool to swim laps for 30 minutes and take a Body Pump class afterward. Go for a run outside or on Read more

If you have 30 minutes to spare and some calories to burn, try this elliptical workout. It's fun and fast moving, with speedy intervals to chew up calories and some backward action to work your backside. The cooldown even includes some hands-free time to challenge your core and help slow you down at the end. To check out the workout, keep reading. Read more

Even when we have the best intentions, there are days when getting to the gym is impossible. Mostly because we're dealing with a crazy schedule that involves balancing other obligations or appointments. On days where getting to the gym is not an option, but neither is skipping out on a workout, you do have options. Check out three ways to exercise even on days when you have to skip the Read more

When my nine-to-fiver isn't calling my name on the weekends, it means I can steal time away to exercise for more than my usual hour. Getting out for a longer workout is an awesome way to spend a Saturday morning, but it also burns a crazy amount of calories. Here are some ideas for longer workouts you can do this weekend. Hike from 8 to noon (with a 30-minute break for lunch): 1,355 calories Read more