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The Workout J-Lo, Your Friends and Your Grandma are Doing

July 27, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 17 Comments

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Certified Zumba instructor Lolly Soulier tells us to grab our sweatbands and tie some tassels to our track pants: It’s time to get our Latin groove on.

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Body Bars: the Perfect Weight for Women?

June 8, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 8 Comments

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Whether the body bar works better with your contour, or you just think it’s more svelte than clunky, ice-cold dumbbells, here are several solid reasons you need one.

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How to Restart Your Fitness Regimen After a Break

May 24, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 6 Comments

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When injury or illness strike, your exercise program can take a huge hit. But commitment and a good plan for regaining muscle will get you back to buff in no time.

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Body Shaping Post-Injury? Try These Fast Firming Tips

April 29, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 5 Comments

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Injuries can leave you out of commission for a long time, taking a toll on your muscle tone. Get it back with these easy arm, leg and glute shaping exercises.

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How Can Ectomorphs and Hardgainers Bulk Up?

April 12, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 6 Comments

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Pumping mad iron and nothing to show for it? Try these programs, plus extra steps you MUST take to bulk up.

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What exercises can I do for cellulite?

April 12, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 9 Comments

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Superficial cellulite treatments are everywhere, but forget about them: discover these body-firming exercises and additional tips.

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How to Progress in Your Metabolic Circuits

February 26, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 11 Comments

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Metabolic circuits may be varied but they aren’t plateau-proof. To keep getting optimal results, work these changes into your routine.

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How do I get rid of fat around my chest and stomach?

February 22, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 5 Comments

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The midsection is where guys tend to put on the pounds. Not to worry: we’ll give you 8 ways to send that fat packing!

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Exercise Without Bulking Up?

February 1, 2010 By Chelsea Bush 7 Comments

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A lot of women want to scale back their lower-body muscle bulk to look more proportionate. Here are two ways to maintain strength and tone minus the bulk.

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