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Is the Free Flexor the Next Fitness Fad?
October 4, 2011 – 7:00 am | 9 Comments

The Free Flexor is the newest fitness gadget hoping to become a fad as big as Suzanne Somers’ ThighMaster. Your private parts might be praying you stick with free weights.

Build a Better Butt: Leg Workout Exercises That Work
September 29, 2011 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Build a Better Butt: Leg Workout Exercises That Work

This little series of exercises is fast, simple, and will leave you sashaying in your skinny jeans. Lots of ideas to choose from to sculpt your bum.

Money and Fitness: How Much Does it Cost to Stay Healthy?
September 16, 2011 – 7:00 am | 5 Comments
Money and Fitness: How Much Does it Cost to Stay Healthy?

Staying fit can either be literally free or it can cost you gobs of money. Here are the options by price point to living a healthy life.

Basics of Interval Training: Tabata and HIIT
September 14, 2011 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments
Basics of Interval Training: Tabata and HIIT

Interval training, Tabata, HIIT, Turbulence training and the Little Method. They’re all similar and this great graphic breaks it down.

Find Your Fitness Mantra: They Work
September 13, 2011 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
Find Your Fitness Mantra: They Work

“One more bench.  One more bench.”
That’s what I tell myself as I chug along my local reservoir while training for some fall 5Ks.  I’m ridiculously slow and prone to throw in the towel and start …

Simplify Your Workout, Simplify Your Life
September 1, 2011 – 11:02 am | 3 Comments
Simplify Your Workout, Simplify Your Life

Is there so much to do you can’t even get a workout in? Simplify your life and find the time to workout, the way your body wants to.

Out There Workouts: Is How You Stay Fit a Little Weird?
August 26, 2011 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments
Out There Workouts:  Is How You Stay Fit a Little Weird?

Not everyone can slog away in a gym. There are a bunch of ways to stay fit and healthy. You just need to think outside of the box …

Exercises with Foam Roller: Some Great Ab Moves!
August 16, 2011 – 7:00 am | 9 Comments
Exercises with Foam Roller:  Some Great Ab Moves!

These exercises on the foam roller are great for abs. I use them all the time in my Pilates studio.