Category Archives: Fitness

Balance. Strength. Flexibility. The ‘big 3’. Research now shows they are even more important as we age.  This is evidenced in, regardless of you... Read More

“If there was a magic pill to stay youthful, it would be exercise!” says Julie Diamond, Los Angeles-based fitness trainer, and owner of Julie Diam... Read More

Going to a health club can be an overwhelming experience if you’re new to the gym scene. You may not only be more conscious about what you’re wear... Read More

At age 49, I began martial arts training. This was my first experience with this kind of physical training. Here is what I learned. What Are Martial ... Read More

At 44 years old, Jillian Michaels says she is the best shape of her life. She disagrees that it's all downhill after 40 when it comes to staying fit. ... Read More

Even if at age 45 you’ve never laid eyes on a kettlebell, trainer Julie Diamond swears it's not too late to start exercising. “The key is to start... Read More

Ever wonder how some people can find the motivation to get up at 5 a.m. and hit the gym while you can’t even keep both eyes open until after two cup... Read More

Better posture can not only make you look like you lost 5 pounds, it is important for so many reasons. Posture expert, Dr. Krista Burns, founder of th... Read More

Your best butt not only looks good in those jeans, it keeps you from injury. Strong "glutes" make a difference in every move you make during your work... Read More

Everyone knows fitness and health are important. But even for people who are religious about working out, there are days it is hard to make yourself d... Read More

It may look like an easy exercise, but the plank can be a beast. That beast is touted as one of the most basic — and most effective — core exercis... Read More

There’s an expression that says, “If you want to do something badly enough, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.” This rings es... Read More