I watched Losing It with Jillian last night. She’s one tough trainer, but some people need that kind of coaching. What I like about her style is how she’s able to quickly break through people’s barriers by pushing the right buttons to get them to talk. Because half of what keeps people who are really [...]

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Exercising outside can make you more than just fit – it can also give you a positive mental boost. MSNBC reports that according to a study done by researchers at the University of Essex, even as little as five minutes of “green” activity such as walking, gardening, cycling or farming can make you feel better [...]

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Feeling a little tired and sluggish but don’t want to do your usual workout? Doing any sort of movement can help. Even if you’re just taking a walk, cleaning the house or stretching, it’s better than if you just sit there feeling gross. Or do something totally out of your ordinary routine. Last night I [...]

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Are you feeling a little wound up? Could you use a quick break? Stop what you’re doing for five minutes and stand up. Try doing a few stretches to relieve your stress: The big stretch Sweep your arms upward while taking a deep breath through your nose Hold your arms above your head and gaze [...]

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Myth #1: You need to do tons of long, boring cardio to lose weight You can dramatically reduce your workout time if you increase your intensity. By doing intense strength training either with weights or with the weight of your body, and doing sprints instead of long runs, you’ll dramatically improve your fat loss and [...]

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Having participated in many endurance events, including a triathlon and 3 day AIDS Ride,  I am no slouch when it comes to sticking to a workout schedule. But getting myself to consistently work out wasn’t always easy – and I completely understand what it feels like to not want to do it. Here’s what I [...]

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Thursdays are my early mornings. I meet with a group of professionals over breakfast to network, and I need to get up extra early to do this. I have to admit that if  I don’t get enough sleep the night before, it’s likely that I’ll want to grab a second cup of green tea. Many [...]

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I don’t love team sports, but I do like working out with friends. Here’s why: 1. Better results – When you commit to working out with someone, you’re more committed to working out. If you don’t show up for your workout, you’re letting your friend down. And by exercising on a regular basis, the results [...]

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