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A Seriously FUN Full-Body Workout for Fall

Feeling a little ho-hum about your workout routine lately? This fun set of exercises is sure to change that!

Posted 10/28/2013 6:00:00 AM By: : 47 comments 80,479 views

30-Minute Latin Spice Walking Workout

Add a little spice to your indoor walking workout with this Zumba-inspired routine led by Jessica Smith!

Posted 10/7/2013 6:00:00 AM By: : 142 comments 104,353 views

Best & Worst Exercises for Arthritis

When your joints ache, exercise is probably the last thing you're in the mood for, but it's exactly what you need to feel better.

Posted 9/12/2013 6:00:00 AM By: : 73 comments 137,084 views

Is Being Really Lean Really Worth It?

Is being super lean really all it's cracked up to be? Here's a trainer's take on whether it's worth the work to aim for a ''perfect'' physique.

Posted 8/1/2013 6:00:00 AM By: : 164 comments 218,530 views

4 Effective Exercises for a Beach-Ready Butt

Use your own body to strengthen and tone your butt and thighs for summer! These simple exercises zone in on the gluteal fold (where the buttocks and back thighs meet).

Posted 6/24/2013 6:00:00 AM By: : 47 comments 147,600 views

3 Labors + 3 Babies = 50 Miles

You may not have plans to ever run 5 miles, let alone 50--but we can all learn from one woman who did. Her inspiring story is full of lessons for the runner inside all of us.

Posted 6/19/2013 12:00:00 PM By: : 96 comments 55,997 views

5 Moves That Are Missing from Your Core Workouts

Add these five crucial moves to your routine to target ALL of your abdominal muscles.

Posted 4/29/2013 6:00:00 AM By: : 86 comments 444,412 views

5 Ways Your Cell Phone Can Help You Get Fit

We could blame technology for making us lazy; or we could use it to help us get healthier. Here's how to transform your phone into the best weight-loss buddy.

Posted 2/1/2013 6:00:00 AM By: : 63 comments 74,825 views

How to Prevent Weight Gain When You're Injured

Don't let injury keep you on the sidelines! Follow these tips to stay active while healing from an injury.

Posted 1/23/2013 6:00:00 PM By: : 77 comments 139,242 views

5 Exercises that Sculpt, Strengthen & Soothe Back Pain

Banish back pain--and prevent it in the future--with these yoga and Pilates exercises.

Posted 10/26/2012 6:00:00 AM By: : 93 comments 157,272 views

What's the Difference Between Yoga and Pilates?

You've probably noticed a lot of similarities between yoga and Pilates. So how do they really differ? Get the facts from a world renowned expert on both practices.

Posted 8/17/2012 6:00:00 AM By: : 63 comments 340,130 views