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Exercise scientists now know that you don’t need to live in the gym to sculpt a strong, healthy, hot-looking physique. Speed up your shape-up with these rapid routines One of the most important and life-altering discoveries to come out of the workout...

Exercise scientists now know that you don’t need t...

Burn Fat Fast! Ketchup or mustard? Flats or heels? The X Factor or The Voice? That eternal fitness face-off—cardio or strength training—is just as perplexing. Cardio is a known calorie crusher, but strength workouts build muscle and rev your metaboli...

Burn Fat Fast! Ketchup or mustard? Flats or heels?...

No Excuses! 1. “When I sweat, it ruins my hair.” 2. “Sweat makes me break out.” 3. “I can’t afford good exercise clothing.” 4. “It hurts too much.” 5. “I’m not overweight.” 6. “I’m sleepy.” 7. “I’m surfing the crimson wave.” 8. “I look stupid when I ...

No Excuses! 1. “When I sweat, it ruins my hair.” 2...

You bend down to lift a heavy bag from the floor, and snap, crackle, pop—you’ve thrown out your back. Everyday movements can leave even marathon runners and muscle-bound weightlifters writhing in pain, which is why incorporating functional fitness tr...

You bend down to lift a heavy bag from the floor, ...

Keep an open dialogue with your personal trainer about these common issues so you can get the fitness level and lean-body results you want! Things You Don't Tell Your Trainer (But Should) 1. "I'm frustrated I'm not seeing results." 2. "I can't afford...

Keep an open dialogue with your personal trainer a...

Ditch the excuses. New research suggests forcing yourself to hit the gym—even when you don’t feel like it—can earn you serious perks Find the Motivation to Exercise 1. Schedule sessions with a trainer 2. Start a work-buddy system 3. Splurge on foxy w...

Ditch the excuses. New research suggests forcing y...

Which workout regimen do you think more effectively reduces your risk for metabolic syndrome: a 20- to 25-minute daily run, or just one 2.5-hour Sunday morning bike ride? Turns out that as long as you get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous ...

Which workout regimen do you think more effectivel...

If you want to maximize your workouts, you need to realize not all approaches to training are created equal. Three of the world’s leading fitness experts point out common workout mistakes that may be holding you back from taking your fitness to the n...

If you want to maximize your workouts, you need to...

When it comes to getting in shape, a few minutes can go a long way. A new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology suggests that exercising vigorously for as little as 4 minutes three times a week may be enough to boost fitness l...

When it comes to getting in shape, a few minutes c...

How your baby bump really affects your fitness plan Pregnancy Myths 1. Myth: If you’ve never exercised, you shouldn’t start while pregnant 2. Myth: Pregnant women shouldn’t do abdominal exercises 3. Myth: A heart rate above 140 will cut off blood flo...

How your baby bump really affects your fitness pla...

Forget fashion—your exercise clothes could be messing with your workout Worst Workout Wear 1. 100% Cotton Clothing 2. Worn-out Footwear 3. Unsupportive Sports Bras 4. Boxers or Briefs 5. Wearable Hardware 6. Loud Ear Gear 7. Baggy Garb 8. oo-Tight At...

Forget fashion—your exercise clothes could be mess...

Take your rock wall climbing interest to the next level by becoming certified to show others the ropes Your climbing hobby could be a source of extra cash. First, contact rock walls in your area to find out which certification their owners prefer. Na...

Take your rock wall climbing interest to the next ...

Forget simply losing weight! Here, five much better reasons to get moving Exercise Rewards 1. INSTANT REWARD 1: Boost Productivity and Brainpower 2. INSTANT REWARD 2: Make Healthy Connections 3. INSTANT REWARD 3: Get Glowing Skin 4. INSTANT REWARD 5:...

Forget simply losing weight! Here, five much bette...

Turns out chocolate can make you leaner, healthier, and faster. How sweet is that? Sweet Deal 1. Fiber Without Sugar 2. Antioxidant Power 3. Iron for Muscles 4. Guilt-free Flavor 5. Recovery Nutrients Sweet Deal Chocoholics, rejoice. You now have per...

Turns out chocolate can make you leaner, healthier...

Learn how this Spartacus star transformed herself by channeling her inner badass and how you can, too Star Power 1. Sharpen Your Mind 2. Focus on Strength 3. Buddy Up 4. Take It Easy Star Power Rehearsing lines, trying on costumes, learning a new acc...

Learn how this Spartacus star transformed herself ...

See how you stack up with other women in your age-group by doing these three classic exercise tests, adapted from The American College of Sports Medicine's Complete Guide to Fitness & Health, by Barbara Bushman, Ph.D. Then use your results to determi...

See how you stack up with other women in your age-...

NOW Brandy GrayAge: 42Height: 5'8"Current weight: 128 lbHeaviest weight: 160 lbLightbulb moment: Realizing exercise helped her fight stressBiggest benefit: Feeling healthier now than 10 years agoGrowing up in Boone, NC, I was your typical jock: I pla...

NOW Brandy GrayAge: 42Height: 5'8"Current weight: ...

Exercise can thwart illness—but not all sweat sessions are equally fierce. For your next workout, follow these bug-fighting strategies Be the Ultimate Flu Fighter 1. Pop a Multivitamin 2. Catch Some Z's 3. Check Yourself 4. Carb Load 5. Watch Your Pa...

Exercise can thwart illness—but not all sweat sess...

The first time I joined a gym, I was 24 and scrawny. The jacked guy at the front desk said all new members received a T-shirt and asked me for my size. Small, I said. He threw me a muumuu. "This is a large," he replied. "It's all we have. Once you st...

The first time I joined a gym, I was 24 and scrawn...

If you've ever politely laughed at a terrible joke or told your brother-in-law that his botched haircut really "brings out his eyes," then you won't be surprised to learn that a new study from Florida State University confirms our aversion to offerin...

If you've ever politely laughed at a terrible joke...

Misplaced keys. The inability to find the right word. That midday dip in work productivity. All annoying, for sure--but that's not the only thing they have in common. As bizarre as it sounds, scheduling more gym time might be the solution to all thre...

Misplaced keys. The inability to find the right wo...