"Cardio is all about moving your muscles—your metabolic engines—and the more you do, the more calories you burn," says Powell. Mix these workouts into your routine two to five times a week, whether you're running, biking, swimming, or rowing. IntervalAlternating between high-and low-intensity efforts for brief bouts of time is the fastest way to maximize fat loss, says Powell. Warm up for 10 minutes, then follow one...

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Your mother probably told you to drink a glass of milk a day—but we're guessing it was for the benefit of your bones, not your waistline. Well, we have good news if you followed her advice: Eating dairy at least twice a day may reduce your odds of being obese, according to a new study from Harvard, Brown, and Case Western Reserve Universities....

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I am fortunate to live in both exciting New York City and sunny Southern California. (Being bicoastal is really a joy!) But this walk can be done anywhere—in the city or on the countryside. It can even be done on atreadmill. Here are a few of my guidelines: 1. Make it special. I like to shower before my walk, put on my favorite perfume, and a...

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"My body just can't lose weight."That's the first thing I heard when I picked up the phone. Sounding frustrated and hopeless on the other end of the line, my client Sarah continued. "If you knew how hard I've been working, you'd understand. You'd know I wasn't making excuses." Sarah first contacted me after a friend of hers had successfully lost weight through my online...

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No matter how much thought you put into your circuit or how varied you make your Tabata, you’re guaranteed to be incorporating these movements into your workout. All to often we look for max reps and big weights at the expense of form. Master the technique of each of these fundamental movements and watch your results skyrocket.  Squats To tone your legs, strengthen your hips and give...

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Your quality of life is largely dictated by one factor: your physical health. And when it comes to building and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, we all know that eating right and working out are more or less the keys. But there’s more to being healthy than choosing brown rice over white and hitting the gym five days a week. To take your health...

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