Exercise Blog

Picture it: you started an exercise program. You're going to the gym every day, you've figured out how to use that weird contraption in the corner, you haven't ... Read More

I've said it before and I'll say it again...when it comes to strength training, compound movements are a great way to go. By working multiple muscles at the same ... Read More

One thing I can say about the midwest is this: they have some crazy weather around here. Just a few days ago, I was thinking how chilly it ... Read More

If you're looking for an exercise that will work your hips, glutes and thighs while burning lots of calories, go take a hike. Hiking is one of those all-inclusive ... Read More

"What is that?" That's what most of my clients say when I walk in the door, carrying a big white tube-shaped styrofoam thingy. My answer? "A whole ... Read More

One of my favorite trends over the last few years has been an emphasis on balance and stability. Yoga and Pilates, as well as other mind/body disciplines, have become ... Read More

Gastric bypass surgery is a hot topic these days, mostly because there's been an amazing increase in the number of people choosing bariatric surgery in the last several years. ... Read More

It's Friday and my favorite day because I take a break from writing (and talking...and thinking...and blogging...) about exercise and focus on other, less healthy pursuits like reading stuff other ... Read More

Technology may be one reason Americans are more sedentary but there's a bright side to all this great technology - new ways to exercise. One great trend I'm seeing ... Read More

I get a lot of questions from readers about muscle - how to build it, how to make it stronger and how much they need to lose weight. One ... Read More

Poor Suzanne. In her latest entry she talks about some knee problems: "Lately my knee has been bothering me. (It's the tendons, actually, but I just generalize and ... Read More

Back in the day, I was a junk food queen. Taco Bell was my home away from home and Doritoes...well, let's just say I single-handedly kept Frito-Lay in business. ... Read More

You may have heard once or twice that America has a little weight problem. The experts working in the fitness industry do their best to tackle this problem, but ... Read More

If you haven't heard of the BOSU Balance Trainer, here's what it is: It's sort of like a ball that's been sliced in half and slapped onto a hard, ... Read More

If you've ever seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, maybe you remember Veruca Salt singing her mantra, 'I want it now!' When it comes to weight loss, we all ... Read More

I'm a big fan of exercise videos but, I have to admit, I've got quite a few duds in my video fitness library. It's hard to find good videos ... Read More

When it comes to losing weight, how hard you work is crucial...you have to push yourself past the old comfort zone if you really want to see results. That ... Read More

I don't know about you, but I love taking online quizzes, especially on a lazy Friday as we all get ready for the weekend. To give you something to ... Read More

We all have our favorite workouts...activities we gravitate to because we like them or just because we're used to them. And then there are those activities we just can't ... Read More

If I had to choose one exercise to do, it would most likely be squats. Not only do squats mimic a movement we do throughout the day, they also ... Read More

If you're into fitness gadgets like me, I've got a new one for you to try. I recently reviewed the BioTrainer Activity Monitor, which is a different way to ... Read More

In my 10-Minute Strength Workout, I highlight some compound exercises to make your workouts short and effective. One of my favorite moves is combining a pushup with a side plank, ... Read More