Great intentions are easily dashed by poor planning and last minute schedule zappers. It is so hard to go through your week and add the 150 to 250 minutes of exercise that you should be getting. Below are some tips to keep you on track and reaching your health and fitness goals.

t’s practically a Hollywood secret weapon. Celebs such as Rachel Weisz, J. Lo, Brooke Burke, and Ellen Pompeo have all used Pilates to stay healthy during their pregnancies and to get back into shape fast after their little ones were born. One of the main reasons is that Pilates is always pulling the abdominals in towards the spine.

We often get hung up in routine. We tend to do the same thing over and over again, same 5 pound bicep curl, same number of pushups, same Bootcamp class. But mixing it up is a great way to keep the body lean, keep your mind engaged, and keep you plugged in to regular exercise.

A recent study talked about the increased number of emergency room visits in recent years; up 50% over an 18 year period. The most common cause of injury? 65% dropped a free weight on a body part. I have to admit I laughed when I read that statistic, most people don’t know what they’re doing with free weights I cringe daily as I walk through the health club I work at and observe some almost catastrophes. So here’s some tips …

Kettlebells are all the rage in fitness these days. But these old school training tools can cause injury if not used properly. We interviewed Sandy Sommer, RKC of Charm City Kettlebells, a 4 year kettlebell expert to get the pros and cons of kettlebells.

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.

The average American gets a refund of $2,488 (2007 numbers) from the IRS. What are some healthy ways to spend that money? Here’s some serious and not so serious suggestions.

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.