Scared you might fail? Read on for simple ways to keep a positive mindset during your weight-loss journey.When you first made the decision to get leaner and healthier, you were probably excited, possibly even a little giddy. The idea that you don't have to be satisfied with the proverbial hand you were dealt is certainly...
Body composition is important not only for physical aesthetic but also for performance and longevity. Here’s what you need to know to swing the percentages in your favor.FAT.No group of women fears this word more than those in the fitness industry. Body fat is the target of nearly all workout programming, and all efforts are...
Here’s everything you need to know about the set point weight theory and what it means for your fitness goals.According to conventional weight-loss wisdom, dropping a few pounds is a matter of basic math: Burn more calories than you consume and watch the numbers on the scale plummet. But anyone who’s dealt with a stubborn...
Sometimes you have to overcome your inner struggle to transform your outer self.Queing Jones: Transformation Starts From WithinChubby. Big-boned. Thick. These are the adjectives Queing Jones used to describe herself growing up, finally settling on “obese” as her ultimate physical descriptor as she entered her 30s and 40s. A steady diet of fast food and...
Strengthen, sculpt and burn all at once with this ab-and-cardio combo workout.Savvy exercisers know that achieving a six-pack requires a combination of ab-centric resistance training and an intensive cardio program (as well as a clean diet). But can you blend cardio and strength work together in the interest of efficiency? Samantha Carmean, CSCS, SFG, PN,...
Get your best body in 90 days! The first four weeks of our training program will have you burning fat and building muscle, all within the comfort of your own living room.Best Body Training Plan: Month One After a five-minute warm-up (walking, jogging in place or other cardio activity of your choice), begin the routine....
Jump to increase your fat-burning potential.View the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleDo you remember jumping rope as a kid? Do you remember how much fun you had — not to mention how you could jump for what seemed like forever and never get tired? Fast-forward to today. Skipping is an inexpensive,...
It’s time to embark on a new kind of fitness program with Oxygen Challenge coach Erin Stern.You’ve decided to get into the best shape of your life. But what does that actually mean? Many of us, myself included, have had the idea of training to lean down or to lose weight. It’s a pretty common...