If you’re like most people, you’ve been doing the usual set of workouts and exercises to get into shape. Push-ups, sit ups, crunches and lunges are great exercises when you’re first starting out, but your body will adapt to the routine fairly quickly. The result? Fewer calories burned and little…
By Craig Watkins If you asked 10 people their main reason for not working out, 9 out of 10 of them would most likely say, “I’m way too busy to work out.” This might be slightly exaggerated, but the world we live in today moves so fast and it is…
Hiring a trainer can be a wonderful boost to your fitness routine or a tremendous waste of precious money, depending on your reasons and expectations. Knowing what a trainer can and can’t do for you may help you make the best decision for your personal needs. A trainer CAN: Help…
In American society, flat abs equal beauty and appeal. That is why Americans spend hundreds of dollars and thousands of hours trying to obtain the perfect, six-pack abs, only to find that it’s not working. The reason it is not working is simple: Six-pack abs involve a well-developed muscle made…
Breast lift without surgery. Is it possible? Absolutely. You do not need to go under the knife to have a beautiful bust. Simple exercise really does work. But contrary to popular belief, doing chest exercises alone will not dramatically improve the appearance of your bust. You need to target your…
With a seemingly never-ending to-do list and a daily time crunch, squeezing in a workout can seem like an impossible feat. Many people simply give up on the idea of working out regularly when their schedule’s full, but the latest fitness craze involves adding a quick workout to your lunch…
You’ve been working with machines, exercising your heart out and eating a balanced, nutritious diet. The evidence, however, is staring at you in the mirror: Your gluteus is particularly maximus. What could you possibly be doing wrong? The unfortunate answer is probably the type of exercise you’re doing. A large…
A nice leisurely stroll is an easy way to burn a few calories, but let’s face the facts. A slow walk only helps shed the pounds the same way — slowly. If you want to rev up your weight loss, you want big numbers. For maximum calorie crunching, short and…
If you’re a certain age, you remember doing endless leg lifts in your best Jane Fonda costume to terrible 80s pop music. Fast forward a bit, and it’s sweaty spinning classes that attract the masses. Whatever the year, there has always been one hot workout trend that everyone is offering…
How many times have you had the dreaded dream where you are standing in front of a crowd, only to realize you are completely naked? It is every woman’s worst nightmare. And it is pretty obvious why that is. A recent survey conducted by Fitness Magazine and Yahoo! Shine found…