Fitness on Shine

Lose your baby fat fast

nospam@example.com (LIVESTRONG.COM) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:46:37 -0800

By Sarah Davis Overview Having a baby changes your body, your mind and your entire life. Though having a baby is a rewarding experience that brings joys to last a lifetime, the toll that pregnancy takes on a woman's body is sometimes harsh. Though it is sometimes…

Move of the Day - Olympian Kikkan Randall's Tank Top Toner!

nospam@example.com (Erin Kurdyla, Fresh Fitness Tips, SELF Magazine) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:44:52 -0800

Countdown alert: The opening ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games are just a week away! (Sorry, football fans - this eclipses Super Bowl excitement, in my book).

Today's move of the day comes from our awesome Olympic tone-up featured in our February issue and, more specifically, from cross-country skiing superstar Kikkan Randall. (Go for the gold, Kikkan!) The Alaskan's secret for staying super-fit? Working out first thing in the morning! Setting her alarm ensures she'll never skip an end-of-the-day workout because she's too tired. Sounds like a smart strategy.

Lose weight while traveling

nospam@example.com (LIVESTRONG.COM) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:43:55 -0800

By Barb Nefer Overview Many people expect to gain weight while traveling. They expect to overindulge and pack on a few extra pounds when on vacation. If they are traveling for business, they may concentrate on their work and forget about making healthy choices. However,…

Move of the Day: How to do the perfect lunge!

nospam@example.com (Erin Kurdyla, Fresh Fitness Tips, SELF Magazine) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:24:33 -0800

Today we begin the "Move of the Day" here on Fresh Fitness Tips. Stop by daily to score a fun new sculptor or tips on a classic toner that you can add into your routine. Let's begin with the lunge! Fitness editor Sheila Monaghan and I recently found ourselves in Dr. Jack Mantione's office here in NYC for some much needed physical therapy (I'm rehabbing my knee and Sheila is trying to make 100 percent sure she is injury-free for the boston Marathon). While he worked his magic, he shared some secrets with us about how you can make sure you're lunging effectively (aka with the most booty and leg-toning potential) and safely:

5 Ways to Stick to Your Workout

nospam@example.com (Allure Daily Beauty Reporter) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:56:19 -0800

Why is it so hard to stick to a workout routine? Because we're not working out for the right reasons, say researchers. Scientists at London Metropolitan University found that people stopped going to the gym after three to six months if they were doing it to lose weight or look better. Those who stuck with it: They had internal motivations, like less stress or liking the buzz they got from a cardio routine. Some other things to consider:

5 Best Nutrition Bars

nospam@example.com (BettyConfidential.com) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:46:29 -0800

What to look for--and avoid--in your on-the-go wellness snack.

- Jackie Newgent, BettyConfidential.com

It used to be that anything in a…

Can a Healthy Heart Help Create a Healthy Relationship (or is it the other way around)?

nospam@example.com (ExerciseTV) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:34:24 -0800

By Laurel House

Your heart swells, sings, skips a beat, races, goes pitter patter… oh yes, that feeling of effervescent love and its…