Their big toothy grins flash at you as you walk by them in big box stores. Their hopelessly perfect bodies enticing you to try their fitness workouts. But what exactly goes into becoming a fitness star? How do you break in to this competitive area of fitness? I’ve got the goods.

There’s quite a bit of buzz about barefoot running. I’ve been seeing a lot of talk on twitter and a few of my clients have tried it as well. There’s a growing body of research that suggests a forefoot strike during a runner’s gait is healthier for the joints than the well-padded heel strike of a heavily cushioned sneaker.

There are steps to going from Couch Potato to mistaken for a celebrity at an airport. A personal trainer is only one piece of it. Here’s how to leave the couch behind.

World Fitness Day will apparently be just a tiny slice of the planet … although a star-studded event.

Jane Fonda has created the event to benefit her charity for teens at risk for pregnancy. She has several famous supports including Denise Austin, Billy Blanks, Ludacris, Richard Simmons and the Pointer Sisters.

Alicia Silverstone is the poster child for living a thin, green life. This veganista walks the walk and has a smaller carbon footprint than most of us. She is an example of an article I read recently in Health Magazine. The thinner we are the less impact we have on our environment.

There’s a lot going on in the fitness industry these days. Michelle Obama is encouraging people with “Let’s Move,” and May 1st is World Fitness Day. You might feel inspired to do something in your community but have no idea how to begin. Here’s a little roundup of articles from the web to help you get started.

You’ve probably seen Parkour and just didn’t know it. If you’ve watched Jason Bourne careen through the Ultimatum or Daniel Craig chase a bad guy in James Bond flick then you’ve seen some of the best Parkour guys in the world. To them the world is literally their playground as they zip over buildings, handily climb up drain spouts and easily vault over park benches.

We’ve had some whiffs of warm weather in the Northeast and Tiger will soon be on the hunt on the greens again. This might put you in the mood to swing those clubs with gusto. Your hopes set on glorious drives and ridiculously accurate putts. Here are some ideas to help you prepare for your first tee of the season.