Do Tabata Workouts Really Work?
Most of us by now have heard of the Tabata workout. This is a Japanese style high-impact cardio fitness exercise program that promises to reduce fat and increase muscle mass.…
The Cardio Myth
If you’ve taken up running, biking or swimming to get rid of a bulging belly, you’re hardly alone. But you may be wasting your time. If you really want to…
The Stubborn Belly-fat Solution
You’ve tried it all: cutting down the carbs, eating endless amounts of chicken breast, exercising like mad. So why are those infernal love handles — not to mention that below-the-belly-button…
Get a Jump on Your Fitness with Plyometrics
Elite athletes know plyometrics. Simply put, they know it improves athletic performance by making them quicker and more explosive. Once used in a small percentage of athletic programs, plyometrics are…
Plan to Ski or Snowboard? Strengthen up Now!
Snowboard-and-ski season is fast upon us. And while your mind may be ready for the powder, chances are your body isn’t. That’s because skiing and snowboarding are sports that require…
Running Shoes 101
It hurts and defies logic, really, to shell out $100 or more for new shoes when your current pair still looks good. You can probably get away with holding onto…
The Best Fall Sport for Cardio
Photo Credit: Meghan Holmes Fall sports season is kicking into gear, but you’ve committed to doing more than just watching sports on TV. You want to play ’em. Moreover, you…
Get Strong With Olympic Lifts
Looking to achieve tremendous gains in strength, speed and agility … like an Olympian? Try Olympic lifts, weight training techniques sure to chisel you into a gym warrior. Just because…
25 Ways to Have the Best 2010
Here’s the only article you need to read to be fit and healthy in the new year — and beyond. News flash: We regret to inform you that any unrequested…
The Ready-for-anything Workout
Want to be fit enough to conquer Tibet’s highest mountains? Or maybe “just” pass a fireman’s fitness test? All you have to do is master this exercise regimen. Rock climbing…