Exercise Blog

Do you know why you shouldn't hold your breath during strength training? Or why experts always recommend you lose no more than 1-2 pounds a week? There are ... Read More

What if you could walk on a treadmill while you work? Dr. James Levine, an obesity researcher at The Mayo Clinic, does it with a treadmill workstation that ... Read More

Adding variety to your workouts is easy with an exercise ball.  By working in an unstable environment, you challenge multiple muscle groups as you strengthen your body.  If you're ready for a ... Read More

One forum member wants to know: "Has anyone tried Oxycise for weight loss?" I haven't used it and I'll tell you why--because it's crap. Using breathing techniques ... Read More

Did you know that stars are just like us? They deal with the same kind of body issues we do--cellulite, migration of fat to all the wrong places and ... Read More

I have a question for you: Are your strength training workouts effective? Stop and think for a moment and ask yourself what you really know about your workout routine. Are ... Read More

Happy Summertime, people! It's time to load up on the sunscreen and head out for some fun, sweaty times. Before you do, you'll need a few things to ... Read More

Setting up a home gym can be expensive and/or confusing if you haven't been exercising long. How much should you spend and how do you know what you'll actually ... Read More

If you have Type 2 Diabetes, you've probably gotten suggestions from your doctor to start an exercise program. If you want to get moving but don't know where ... Read More

Are you afraid of the gym? I used to work at one and even I'm intimidated sometimes. Health clubs can be big, confusing places that seem full of ... Read More

Here's a question many of you might be wondering: "How many push ups get rid of underarm flab?" Unfortunately, no exercise will get rid of fat over specific ... Read More

There may be some controversy about whether stretching reduces injury but, one thing we can probably agree on is that it sure feels good. If you have an exercise ... Read More

We all know we're supposed to be in the 'zone' when we workout--no, that doesn't mean the Twilight Zone but your target heart rate zone. Staying within your zone ... Read More

If you've worked your triceps, you may have done exercises like kickbacks, extensions or dips. But if you really want to work them, put away the weights and try ... Read More

Losing weight is something on everyone's mind, especially when it comes to kids. The nice thing is that it's a lot easier to change your kids' habits now than ... Read More

It's a gloomy Friday here in Chicagoland--the perfect day to catch up on my reading. There've been some interesting stories in the news this week (see Wendy's post on ... Read More

When I got this book in the mail, I gave a little groan--please, not another quick-fix workout promising cellulite-free legs in just minutes a day. I was pleasantly surprised ... Read More