We all know that it's hard to fit a workout into our schedule, so if you've been carving out time for a workout on a regular basis, that is something to be celebrated. But while it may seem counterintuitive, getting into too much of a routine can actually cause you to hit a plateau and not get the benefits anymore—or, worse, lead to injury. How do you know when is the right … [Read more...]

Since your abs move in more ways than just planks and crunches, they need a variety of exercises to reach their full potential, and not to mention look good in a bikini. So if you want to up your abs game, do these five out-of-the-box exercises to fire up the muscle fibers you didn't know you had. In a couple of weeks, meet six-pack. The Workout: Complete one set of each of … [Read more...]

Running is amazing. It allows you to get a stress-reducing, endurance-boosting workout with just a pair of shoes and an open road. It also burns calories, of course. At a 10-minute per mile pace, you'll fry about 10 calories a minute. That's a solid number, and if you run faster, you can burn even more. But if running isn't your favorite activity, there are plenty of other … [Read more...]

Americans, as research suggests, are getting more and more apple-shaped by the minute—adding inches to their bellies that pose an immediate threat to their health, happiness, and even financial futures. Fifty-four percent of U.S. adults now have central obesity (colloquially referred to as “belly fat,” and clinically defined as a waistline of more than 35 inches in women and … [Read more...]

Let's face it. Not everyone can perform the ever so popular squat whether it's due to an injury or weak knees. So here are 6 alternatives that will get you one step closer to a killer booty, which could possibly be better than squats ever would! Good Luck. 1. Donkey Kicks Get into a quadruped position with all four limbs on the floor. Your hands should be lined up … [Read more...]