Article Archive for Cardio & Toning

We know that spot reduction is a complete myth and that ab machines will not give us a six-pack … or do we? Total body workouts...

As a FIRM Instructor, I have learned how to workout so that my body gets the highest rate of return in the most efficient time. I...

Is life conspiring to keep you away from the gym this week? Fear not! The following tips from three fitness gurus will help keep...

It’s arguably a woman’s one body zone that’s the biggest (ahem) pain in the butt to keep looking fit and firm. But you can really...

Research proves the benefits of strength training are endless

Again and again, research has shown that women who maintain a regular, moderate strength training program enjoy a long list of...

It’s easy to fall into a weight training rut, doing the same old routine of favorite exercises day in, day out. Unfortunately,...

The truth about diet, fitness and weight-loss

Although some old fitness fictions, such as “no pain, no gain” and “spot reducing” are fading fast, plenty of popular exercise...

You’ve established a healthy workout schedule, working up a sweat three to five times a week—but why aren’t you losing weight?...

In an age of advanced drugs and treatments for bone loss, simple exercise programs that can prevent and restore bone density are...

One of the strongest indicators of a successful weight loss or weight maintenance program is the shape of your waistline. We all...