
The elliptical is awesome in so many ways, but it's also easy to cheat on this joint-friendly machine.
Avoiding the handles at different points of your workout will engage your core, but when the hands go, form often follows. Get more out of your elliptical workout with this simple trick.

I'm a huge fan of long workouts. An hour run, a 90-minute bike ride, or a three-hour snowshoe walk in the woods are a few of my faves. There's something about moving your body for an extended period of time that feels so gratifying.

Lately, I have been pressed for time and have been searching for ways to combine strength training and cardio equipment. Trainer
Jackie Warner, of Bravo TV's Workout, shared this tip with
Prevention, and after trying it last night, I am going to share it with you. Add lunges to your treadmill walking workout.

I really don't believe we evolved to sit all day long. Sitting creates tight hips and hamstrings, causes a tight neck and shoulders, and often leads to back pain. If you suffer from these ailments, ditch your regular office chair and replace it with an
exercise ball ($27).

Everyone needs a
break from their exercise routine. I'm a big fan of taking a day or even a week off if I have too many appointments, go on vacation, get sick, or just
don't have time. Sometimes life doesn't allow for a trip to the gym, and it can be beneficial to give your body and mind a little rest.