Exercise

Few women have the luxury of lacing up whenever they like. Most have to sweat it out before work (between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m.) or after (between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.), according to the American Time Use Survey. But that's not necessarily a bad thing: Studies show people who exercise before breakfast burn fat more efficiently throughout the day, while happy-hour exercisers benefit from peak levels of flexibility, endurance, and strength. But

One way to shake up a humdrum fitness routine is by going outside the box — way outside. (And I'm not talking about hitting the treadmill after a stint on the elliptical.) Push yourself to the limit with a workout that tests both your fears and physicality. It's amazing what you can do once you set your sights on something. Insanity In a word, the Insanity workout is, well, insane. In the same vein as P90X, this 10-disc,

While it’s true that listening to music can improve workout performance, I find that the effect music has on me diminishes the longer I listen to the same songs in the same order. Hitting “next” every other track because I’m tired of that one doesn’t exactly help me get into a groove. (For the record, I only do about half of my runs with my iPod.) On the other hand, runs seem to fly by when I have a fresh playlist and I have

Women's boxing will make its debut at the 2012 Olympics in London, marking the first time that all summer sports will have female athletes. (Took 'em long enough!) The landmark decision reflects the sport's fast-growing popularity among women. Over the past few years, chicks have been pouring into boxing gyms and boxing-based fitness classes in record numbers, hooked on the one-two punch of high-intensity cardio and muscle-sculpting

News flash! Feeling fit and fabulous might be a matter of...zip code. To find out which towns make the healthy list, we teamed up with Men's Health in our fourth annual survey of how 100 cities rank in more than 30 categories—from obesity and breast cancer rates to commuting times and hours spent working out. Check out where your city stands, then find out more about the winners. If your city's on top, go ahead and brag. If

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For the first time ever, Duke Diet & Fitness is online to help you! Since 1969, the Duke Diet & Fitness Center has been helping people lose weight and lead healthier lives. Now the world-renowned center's experts are sharing the weight-loss strategies that have been effective for so many of their patients with people who can't make it to the residential program in Durham, North Carolina. Duke Diet & Fitness Online is based

Type: Exergame Platform: Nintendo Wii Equipment Included: Zumba belt Price: $39.99 Fitness Level: Beg, Int, Adv Fitness Challenge: 6/10 Zumba is one of the hottest fitness trends today, combining Latin music and a variety of dance steps, from Hip-Hop to the Mambo, into a fun, high energy aerobic workout. Zumba classes are popping up everywhere, but Zumba for Wii brings the workout into your living room, combining all the

Our mid-winter calendars sometimes begin filling up in the summer. And now that the holidays are upon us, we're often double- or triple-booked. Who has time for exercise when we're shopping for presents, running errands, and attending parties. The trick is to plan for this holiday madness and build in ways to be active. According to the National Institutes of Health, most Americans add a pound over the holidays from the sheer

Victoria Beckham has more than a great fashion sense — she's got great gams, too. Check out these three leg-toning exercises we learned directly from her trainer, Ronald Jean. Watch the video for the deets on these multitasking moves, and then be sure to work them into your workout routine.

• As soon as you find out you're expecting, talk to your OB about continuing with running. Chances are your doc will encourage you to stick with it, but it's always good to be cautious when it comes to your growing baby. • Don't expect to do what you used to do pre-pregnancy. You'll probably need to slow down your pace, take it easy on hills, stick to even terrain to prevent falling, take breaks often, and decrease your distance. • Along

You probably already know what to do at the gym, but do you know what not to do? Fitness expert Mike Donavanik, CSCS, CPT and creator of Extreme Burn: Total Body Interval Training DVD gives us his take on the top 8 don'ts of gym etiquette: 1. Don't hog the machines. 
Remember, the gym is a communal place. If someone wants to work in with you, let him/her. They're not trying to cramp your style, they're just trying


So by now, you've probably put away your swimsuits and sandals. But rather than lamenting the loss of summer (guilty as charged), get excited for winter by unpacking your sporty snow gear. 

 Winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and yes, sledding, aren't just fun; they also offer a great way to stay in shape through the season better known for baggy sweaters and hot chocolate. Find out how many calories you

Drinking a Sports Drink Unless you've spent at least an hour doing intense exercise, you're body hasn't lost enough electrolytes to warrant the need to down a sugary sports drink. If you haven't been sweating it out for a sustained amount of time, reach for the water instead of the sports drink. Not Refueling ASAP After a strenuous workout, your body will be ready to refuel. You may be ravenous, but don't take this as a sign

1. Burn more calories. You go outside, run the same distance you usually run on the treadmill, and wonder why you seem so much more out of breath. The fact is, the treadmill helps propel you forward by pulling your legs back as you run, and the lack of wind resistance helps you, too. Without that extra help while you pound the pavement, you burn more calories running outside than on a treadmill — about five percent more, according

At Fusion Cross Training in Philadelphia and New Jersey, the program they progress clients through are three phases of training, each about a month long, and one of the trainers, Gavin, enjoy the power exercise routines the best as they are the highest intensity and take the most athleticism. CLICK HERE this link to watch some amazingly effective and

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Three cycling tips from Justin Rubin, group fitness manager at Equinox in L.A. 1) Make it fun! 
Find a club and an instructor you like and have a blast! The more fun you have with the instructor, the music, the club and other members, the easier it is to be consistent in showing up. When you are consistent in showing up, that's when you see results. 2) Make sure to find a class that features variety. 
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It's bikini season! You've been working out all year to look great laying out in your suit, so you don't want to stop exercising now! But with summer so filled with beach days and running around, it can be hard to find time to hit the gym. Luckily, So Low has designed super-cute workout clothes that can double as a comfortable outfit for a casual summer night out, so you can save time running home to change! This Knotted Collar

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How Celebs Really Get Those Bodies: We never thought we’d say this, but Hollywood’s latest fitness trends actually look…fun! Here’s who’s doing the new stuff, and who’s sticking with the classics. First the New-School Workouts The latest get-in-shape trends work for these celebs; can they cure your gym boredom? The new-school workout: SoulCycle Who does it: Brooke Shields, Kelly Ripa Spinning can burn upwards of 650 calories