Take a cue from recent research for new metabolism-boosting strategies. Become a Spice Girl. Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their hotness, lights a fire in your metabolism as well as on your tongue. Recent research indicates that eating one tablespoon of red or green chilies can give you a temporary metabolic spike of up to 23 percent. To increase your fat-burning potential,...

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Got some extra weight hanging around your middle? Use our diet and exercise tips to beat that stubborn muffin top That weight around your middle sure can be stubborn to shift. Anyone who's tried to get rid of their muffin top can vouch for how difficult it is to get rid of. If you want to tackle your wobbly tum and sides, or...

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Bored with the gym? Get excited about kettlebells! If you’re one of the many still discovering kettlebells, here’s the gist: a kettlebell is a cast-iron weight that provides cardiovascular, strength and flexibility benefits via ballistic movements (accelerating and releasing of the weight). It can seriously cut down on your gym time! Work up a sweat with kettlebells and you can expect: Increased endurance...

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When it comes to leg-training days, your attention is probably on two areas and two areas only: your thighs and butt. Make sure your legs are defined from your hips to your ankles by adding these two calf exercises to your lower-body days. Target Muscles: gastrocnemius Set Up: Stand on the edge of an exercise step, staircase or sturdy ledge, letting your heels drop below...

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Trade in those excuses for workouts that will leave you feeling strong, energized and ready for more. Feeling too tired? Swamped with other commitments? That won’t work on us. Here’s how to get past even the most stubborn (and creative!) fitness red lights and continue on your way to a healthy lifestyle. It’s your top five exercise excuses, BUSTED! 1. “I’m too tired.” Prepare...

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You don't have to break the bank to get in shape! We've got ten wallet-friendly ways to help you reach your goals! Unlike a good strawberry, being fit is always in season, and so is being thrifty. So, to bring the fit and thrift together, Oxygen shares the wealth on stretching your fat-loss dollars further. Don’t be tempted to drive-through just because it’s...

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