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My mum was really into yoga when she was in her 40s, and since she was really weird about leaving me home alone until I was a hormonal teenager (at which point she couldn’t stand to be in the same room as me), I got roped into taking a lot of yoga classes with her when I was a kid. See More :  10 free at-home yoga workouts for busy moms

Men have a leg up on us ladies when it comes to the ability to develop and build lean muscle mass. They have a little hormone called testosterone that makes them all sorts of crazy but also gives them the ability to grow muscles at a much quicker and easier rate than women.Muscle curves and definition make us healthier and work harder to keep us fit! For every pound of lean muscle you have, your body will burn 4.5 – 7 calories extra per day just to maintain that muscle (Livestrong). Strong is the new sexy, ladies, and we want to give you some tips on how to build lean, sexy muscle in time for this summer’s bikini season! See More :  5 Tips to Build Muscle Fast

Are you trying to get pregnant? One great way to boost fertility is to improve your diet! Certain foods are great for menstruation, protecting reproductive cells and encouraging healthy ovulation. Here are the best eight foods to help give your body what it needs to make a baby! See More : 8 Foods to Eat to Get Pregnant

Summer or not, there’s no better time to get those beautifully toned and defined arms.  This challenge is designed for 7 days, but don’t stop there! You can easily incorporate these routines into your normal workout week once the challenge has ended. After the 7 day challenge, you can choose two workouts to do each week.  Any of these routines can be done at home or in the gym. See More : 7-Day Summer Arms Challenge

If you lead an active lifestyle, chances are you consider stretching to be a necessary component of any workout. Most forms of exercise, from yoga to weight lifting, often stress the importance of incorporating stretching into your daily routine. Why is it that we put so much stock in being able to touch our toes? What is it about stretching that contributes so much to our workouts? Most importantly, is there a “right way” to go about this stretching business? Well, ladies, we are here to answer your questions! Take a look below to learn why you should be stretching every day! See More : Science Behind Stretching

Dumbbell Deadlift:  Deadlifts are notorious for their ability to work those hamstrings and quads! Be sure to keep your back straight as you bend to avoid injury! Click here for more details. See More :  Thunder Thighs No More: 58 Toning Moves

Skinny Mom once posed a question on Facebook asking which area of your body you want to improve. Before even scanning the comment thread, I knew that the overwhelming response would be the thighs and tush because, unfortunately, that’s how we are made. There are so many wonderful things about being a woman, but the propensity toward saddlebags and rear cushioning aren’t top on most of our lists. See More :  Thigh-Thinning Circuit

Kettlebells, a Russian import, is one of the most versatile and effective pieces of equipment for getting you in top-notch shape and giving you one doozy of a workout. Not only will your muscles be sore, but your heart will be racing as you swing this weighted iron ball over, under and through your body in every possible direction. See More :  14 Kettlebell Moves for an All-over Body Calorie Torcher

Ready to get your sexy back… with a sexy back? A strong back is a powerful asset on a woman and a trouble area we hear oftentimes complaints about. Who else is hating the back fat bra bulge?! Grab a BOSU ball, stability ball and a couple 5 to 10-pound dumbbells and get ready to work that upper body! See More : 5 Moves to Banish Back Fat

Any seasoned fitness fan knows that the elliptical can burn mega calories, but just pushing through aimlessly for an hour can be a total snooze-fest! To keep you motivated and rocking’ through your elliptical workout, while whipping that body into shape, we’ve rounded up 13 amazing workout you must try! See More :  13 Elliptical Workouts To Whip You Into Shape

It’s time to stop neglecting ab day, ladies! We all want that toned tummy, but we understand your frustration of not seeing results after your 50th consecutive day of 200 crunches. This core routine is quick and effective and works all areas of your tummy, so there is no excuse not to do it!  The best part? This routine is crunch-free! This exercise will only take you eight minutes, but we guarantee you’ll feel more after these eight minutes than you do after your series of mindless crunches. See More :  8-Minute Abs Workout

If you’re a regular with Pilates, you’re probably well-versed in the power ring and how to use it. But for those unfamiliar with this flexible circle of resistance, you’re missing out on some seriously great exercises that you can incorporate into your regular routine for toning, tightening and strengthening your muscles. If you want to blast the thigh jiggle, then look no further, because we’ve got what you’ve been missing! Check out these nine great power ring exercises that you should absolutely be doing. See More :  Blast Thigh Jiggle: 9 Power Ring Exercises

You’ve seen it in our fitness index, but now you can do ab cyclones alongside our CEO and founder Brooke Griffin! We know that finding time in the day to work out can get tough, so for those days when you’ve only got a minute to spare, check out our Skinny Minute videos. For this one, we’ll be doing ab cyclones for 60 seconds straight. Let’s get started! See More :  The Skinny Minute: Ab Cyclones

Whether you've let go of your gym membership or you're spending more time shaping up from home, these effective no-equipment moves need to be part of your strength-training routine. You might be all about cardio for that big calorie burn, but a recent study found that strength training burns roughly twice as many calories per minute as previously thought — score! If there's a specific part of your body you want to try working with a new move, then click below to jump to the right place. See More : The 25 Best Bodyweight Exercises

Whether you’re visiting family, taking a vacation or jetting off to a work conference, traveling while pregnant shouldn’t be taken lightly. First and foremost, get the green light from your doctor. During your first trimester, you might be dealing with morning sickness, heavy fatigue and a slew of other fun hormonal side effects. Nearing the end of your pregnancy, you’ll want to avoid sitting for long periods or putting unnecessary pressure on your back. Traveling during the third trimester is usually not recommended for health reasons and for logistics (what if you went into labor?). There are few things you can do to make sure traveling is as breezy as possible. See More : Tips for Traveling When Pregnant

7 Foods that Burn Belly Fat Belly fat has become a fact of life for millions of people around the world. Many things are responsible for accumulation of belly fat including lifestyle and eating habits. Proper food and exercise is important to combat belly fat. Here are 7 foods that can help you fight it. See More : 7 Foods that Burn Belly Fat

It's obvious that as quickly as summer rolls about, so do the sleeveless leadings as well as outfits, inevitably leaving your feared arm jerk shaking around in all it's terrible magnificence. Well now it's time to rip the tags off of those storage tanks and also tube tops women, because we have the best transfer to claim farewell to your bat wings and hey there to those strict and also toned arms! See More : Best Exercises For Arm Flab

Even with daily exercise, it can be tricky to flatten your tummy. By eating right, working out and incorporating some of these abdominal focused moves, you can achieve the tummy you’ve been dreaming of! See More :  12 Moves To Tighten Up Your Tummy

Print this workout and start the week off right, so you can rock those skinny jeans with confidence! With a focus on your legs, this workout mixes cardio bursts like star jumps with target moves like Pilates side-lying leg lifts to crank up the burn. Without weights or fancy equipment, you can do this series anywhere or incorporate it into a total-body workout with our other printable posters! See More :  Printable Lean Legs Workout

These moves, from exercise physiologist and WH columnist Amy Dixon, will increase the rate at which you burn calories by up to 13 percent.  See More At : Lose Belly Fat 20-Minute Fat-Burning Workout

A new study suggests that women who have liposuction to trim their tummies may gain some fat deeper within the abdomen -- a type of fat that's particularly unhealthy. See More : Losing Stomach Fat, Belly Fat

No matter the journey you’re currently on, you have worked hard to get where you are, and your hands have been by your side since day one. They have worked hard for you throughout your years — and sometimes they might show their age. While you might fret about laugh lines and wrinkles on your face, what about aging signs on your hands? Here are seven ways to keep your hands looking young. See More :  7 Ways to Keep Your Hands Looking Young

Adrenal fatigue is estimated to affect around 80% of people in the world! According to James Wilson (author of “Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome”) chronic stress and lifestyle affects the body’s ability to recuperate from physical, mental or emotional stress. See More :  3 Steps to Heal Adrenal Fatigue Fast

A question we get at Skinny Mom quite often is how do women get rid of their muffin top? Diet is a huge factor. It’s time to put down those sugary drinks (even the diet kind), and replace them with water. Trade in your chips and candy for veggies and fruit. Hit the cardio for 30 minutes a day three times a week and give these nine killer abdominal workouts a try. These moves target your core and get your heart rate up to help burn those dreaded calorie bugs! See More :  9 Moves To Shrink Your Muffin Top

If you feel like you are forever fighting the battle of the bulge, look no further. These six tummy-tightening routines will tackle those trouble spots and give you the middle you crave! See More :  6 Must-Try Core Workouts

We all know that if we want to lose weight and stay in shape, eating well and exercising are pretty essential. But did you know you could lose weight without exercising or always eating healthy food? We aren’t suggesting that following these tips means you should cancel your gym membership and go on a food splurge (don’t). But doing some or all of the things in this roundup can certainly complement your weight-loss efforts. Ready? See More :  24 Tips To  Lose Weight Without Exercise

You work your quads, hamstrings, backside and thighs. But what about those shapely muscles right behind your legs that you may be ignoring? Yes, your calves. They may not be the first thing people notice about your gams, but if you develop nicely toned calves, it certainly will be. Think about some of those gorgeous celebrity legs in the latest high-heel shoe (hello, Carrie Underwood). It’s that curvy and toned calf that gives the legs that finishing touch making them look sexy, long and lean. See More At :  9 Best Calf Toners

Everywhere you look there are temptations. We encounter them when we walk into our kitchen, when we walk from one end of our office to another, and especially at the grocery store. Foods that contain excess sugars, fats and salts release dopamine, a hormone that lights up the reward center in our brain and tells our bodies that we want more of the bad-for-you foods. No wonder we only crave more when we snack on these types of foods. See More :  6 Mental Tricks To Craving Healthy Foods

This creative cross between Sage and Half Moon will tone both your upper body and core. From Extended Tabletop, lift your right arm and leg into the air, rotating your left toes so they point away from you. Stay here, balancing on your left hand and foot. Try to keep your shoulders, spine, and hips in one straight line, and gaze toward your right hand. Press your left fingertips into the mat to take some pressure out of your wrists. Hold here for five deep breaths, trying to keep your core strong and the pose steady. Then release back to Down Dog. See More : Feel Stronger and Sexier With This Arm-Sculpting Yoga Sequence

Looking for a new summer workout? This plan, created by trainer Rose Wetzel, a professional Spartan obstacle course racing (OCR) athlete, will prepare you for common obstacles. But even if you aren't planning to sign up for a race, these six moves will tone your body — and put a smile on your face. See More : 6 Exercises That Transform Your Body

Between the sloppy, muddy trails and Spring showers, unpredictable weather this time of year may be one reason to take refuge in your trusty ol' gym. Treadmills might feel safer and more controlled, but you might even find the workout feels a little easier. Don't sell yourself short! Use these tips to upgrade your treadmill time and maximize the benefits of your run. See More : How To Burn More Calories on the Treadmill

Even with daily exercise, it can be tricky to flatten your tummy. By eating right, working out and incorporating some of these abdominal focused moves, you can achieve the tummy you’ve been dreaming of! See More : 12 Moves To Tighten Up Your Tummy

Ready for positive change? Whether you want to tone that tummy for swimsuit season or slim down after having a baby, you can make the changes needed to see results. This 3-step flat belly challenge is the right place to start your journey. See More :  3-Step Flat Belly Challenge

A good night’s rest and you’re ready for the day ahead. Before you start your day, treat yourself to a quick routine that will keep you energized and upbeat for the day. Not only that, but it will set your metabolism on fire! Once your metabolism is revved up in the morning, it just keeps working throughout the day, giving you a fat blasting advantage! Advantages are always good. See More : 5 Mins Morning Workout To Kick start 

Most workouts build in various rest periods, which, although they are great for recovery, tend to extend the workout longer than necessary, and even may cause your workout to suffer a bit. Resting slows down your heart rate and takes up much of your valuable time! If you workout for a longer stretch without breaking, the more your heart pumps and the more fat you burn. See More :  10 Minute Non-Stop Workout Challenge

Your hips take a lot of excessive force throughout the day. Repetitive bending and lifting, and walking throughout your day, are the most basic activities that can take a toll on your hips over time. Weights and running, while great for your body as a whole, add to the force absorbed by your hips’ joints and muscles, and by the day’s end, you may feel strain. These hip workouts will give you the stronger hips you need in order to make it throughout the day pain free, and to avoid injury so that you continue your full, active lifestyle. See More :  Strengthening Hip Workout  

When you stress out most of your body parts, you can relax and lay low, and the pain usually goes away. Unfortunately, our knees never quite get the message. They take so much of a beating during the day that it takes awhile to get some relief. Simple everyday movements such as walking up stairs, bending down (properly, not at the waist), and standing put strain on our knee. See More : Strengthening Knee Workout

Just how long is 5 minutes really? Long enough to change your body from head to toe! We’ve compiled 11 of our best 5-minute workouts for you. Whether you’re a morning person, or are looking for stronger arms or a tighter butt, there is a workout here for everyone. Life is hectic, but making time for yourself is a top priority! See More : 10 (5-Minute) Workouts For A Busy Life

Let’s rethink the way you look at furniture. Instead of using a chair only for sitting, we’re going to change it into a universal gym. This 4-minute full body workout will help make your chair your new favorite piece of equipment. Stop sitting and start slimming!  See More :  Minute Full Body Chair Challenge

Is your morning workout routine getting so dull that you dread waking up?  Here are 11 fat blasters that can spice up any boring old routine! See More : 11 Quick Cardio Workouts

A slow and easy schedule doesn’t really exist for most people these days.  Whether you are a mother of three, working from home, or a business woman with a traveling job, having a steady workout regimen is essential to a healthy lifestyle! See More : 6-Minute Fat-Blasting Workout You Can Do Anywhere

Tabata what? Tabata is a type of high intensity interval training created by Professor Izumi Tabata of Japan. It is a fat burning workout that consists of repetitions of 20 seconds of intense interval training followed by 10 seconds of rest. This routine is repeated for a total of 2 times, which is equal to 4 minutes. This is an advanced workout that should only be completed by adults healthy enough to sustain high levels of intensity for 4 or more minutes. If that’s you, read on! See More:  Fat Scorching Tabata Interval Training

The focus of this workout is the lower body.  Get ready to blast some fat, boost your metabolism and tighten your butt.  You will need water and a yoga mat. See More : Fat Blasting, Butt Tightening Workout

Jazz up your cardio routine with our Jacks and Jumps Tabata workout! Who said Jumping Jacks can’t be fun AND give you a phenomenal workout?   See More : Jazzed Up Jacks and Jumps Tabata Workout

Did you know that you can get a fabulous, full-body workout in just 10 minutes? Simply follow along with the workout below. Go through each exercise the recommended number of times, or repetitions, and then circle back to complete them all twice more for a total of 3 rounds. This workout requires plenty of energy, so stock up on healthy snacks like the ones in our list of 12 Clean Eating Snacks for Weight Loss! See More : 10-Minute Power Workout

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), typically includes a short warm up, followed by 6-10 high intensity exercises, with low intensity recovery periods or rest, and lastly a cool down.  When performing the intensity workout portion, near maximum effort is required.  HIIT usually lasts between 15 – 20 minutes. See More : Fat Blasting HIIT Workout – Burn Fat up to 24 Hours

Have you heard about the revolutionary 4 minute fat blaster called Tabata that continues to burn fat for up to 24 hours? If not, you’re in for a high intensity workout like you’ve never had, and all in just 4 minutes. See More : Torch Fat In 4 Minutes Flat

This workout is a fat-burner that will tone every muscle in your body. Kettlebell workouts are great for sculpting sleek muscles and burning off excess fat. Let’s get working! See More : Kettlebell Fat Burning Workout

In our fast-paced world, we always look for ways to do things faster, but we tend to wonder, “Will it really work?”  You may be wondering if you can really accomplish much with a 5-minute workout. The answer is “Yes!” See More : 5 Minute Workout Challenge

  Your time is precious and the hours you spend at the gym each week add up over weeks and months. If you’d like to save yourself time but still get fit, you need a quick total body workout. This fat blasting workout will shape your body in under 15 minutes. Targeting every major muscle group at a high tempo rate, this workout is great in a pinch and can be done at home or in the gym. See More :  15-Minute Total Body Fat Blaster