You may have read our article on easy exercises for when you are on vacation, but there is more to it than that. There are so many different vacations out there; exercise cannot be the same for each one. Would you exercise the same way on the bea... Read more
Vacation season is just around the corner. For most of us, that means no work and no distractions—just lots of time to have fun without worrying about what’s waiting for you back at the office. But taking the same old trip to the beach ev... Read more
You’ve tried every reward you can think of to keep yourself motivated. You’ve coaxed yourself with new clothes, rewarded yourself with nights out or days off, even promised yourself a new CD if you would (please, please, please) just... Read more
While training one of my clients, we had a conversation that left me thinking for days. Elaine has been exercising with me for over 10 years, is in her seventies, and truly one of my role models. Her high energy, devotion to staying fit and healthy,... Read more
During these uncertain economic times, families are combing their budgets in search for extravagances or amenities they can cut.One large, traditional yearly expense--the summer vacation--seems an easy place to save big. After all, a week at the beac... Read more
Hello, haven't posted on here in a while but feels good to be back.
Little background: male, 24, about 141 pounds and 5'7. I eat very clean about 90-95% of the time, my staples are plain greek yogurt, grilled chicken, natural peanut butter, hum... Read more
I've been a member of Spark People since June 2010. I have worked out and eaten healthy in spurts. Since then, I may have put on another 10 lbs and enough is enough. I am now 174.6 lbs and unless I change, it'll only get worst.
Today I'm starti... Read more
I started in January at 223 lbs and body fat of 43%. Today, I hit 27% which puts me right into the high end of the normal range! I am sooooo excited!! I have only lost 2lbs in the last month, but my body fat has continued to decrease and my muscle... Read more
I...am bottom heavy. I mean, I know I have a large backside and wide hips and thick thighs. It's the body shape that attracted my kids' father (and former boyfriends when I was in high school...I've been with my kids' father since I was 20). I mean,... Read more
Knowing I had to fit into my wedding dress AND I wanted to look good in it - I did the INSANITY workout every day - I did look great in my dress... Read more
Headed to the beach this summer? Instead of planting an umbrella and snoozing, have tons of fun-in-the sun and work your body while you're at it. Take a long walk -- there's much to see! -- play volleyball, explore tide pools, try a water sport, go... Read more
For anyone who follows or wants to learn the SB way of eating. Lets be healthy together. SB is recommended by many doctors and dieticians; its good for blood sugar and reducing dietary fat.... Read more
As you're reading this, I am lamenting my last day of vacation (woe is me, I know). But as I'm writing this (in advance of vacation), I am greatly looking forward to a week at the beach.Now, being a person who incorporates fitness into my eve... Read more
Reporting by Nicole Brennan, Michelle Khai, and Sophia Pino, FITNESS Magazine
More than 1,000 women confessed to FITNESS magazine what they really think of their beach bodies. Go beyond the tan lines with these juicy factoids...and then check out... Read more
Chronic pain can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep but restful sleep helps with pain management. Here's how to break the vicious cycle of pain and sleep.
