Our expert gives advice to an Oxygen reader Cindy, who has 110 pounds to lose. Don’t shy away from resistance training just because your goal is weight loss; remember, you are looking to lose fat, not metabolically active muscle, which will actually help you on your way to your fat-loss goal! Building muscle will help increase your base metabolic rate, so you will...

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Superset your bi’s and tri’s to build sleek, shapely arms. Who says guys are the only ones who can sport great guns? Women with well-developed arms are strong and sexy, and we’ve got just the routine to whip yours into shape. This four-move program uses supersets to increase the intensity and the burn, and help build beautiful arms, front and back. Perform the...

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Develop that sexy V-taper with this targeted back and shoulder workout. Want to minimize the look of your lower body and create curves where you genetically have none? Then developing a V-taper should be a priority. A V-taper can be achieved by building the muscles in your upper back and shoulders and tightening the muscles in the waist and lower back, creating the...

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Lori Harder shares how she builds a long and lean physique topped with sleek and sexy shoulders. With her thousand-watt smile, graceful but strong physique and easy confidence, it’s hard to imagine Lori Harder as an overweight and insecure teen. Now 34, the Michigan native was actually in her early 20s before she decided to improve her outlook by bettering her body. Year...

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HIIT it hard by incorporating a boxing-based fitness workout into your current cardio routine. Boxing is an incredible workout. It’s a tough sport, which is why fighters are extremely conditioned. Their performance depends on it. Sweat-clad athletes with bulging veins and six-pack abs are often the picture of an elite boxer at work. While you may not have a goal of stepping in...

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Mesomorphs have a higher percentage of lean mass and are able to build muscle quickly. Mesomorphs have a higher percentage of lean mass and adapt quickly to training stimulus so it is important to keep their program varied to ensure a plateau in fitness and results doesn't occur. Typical features include wide shoulders, small waist and symmetrical build. 1. Back/shoulders: Superman lift2 x 10 reps, 15 to...

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