Effective Workouts for Weight Loss and Muscle Toning

Gym workouts for losing weight fast often incorporate opposing muscle supersets and high-toning movements like scissor kicks. Learn why you might feel nausea after exercise and how to safely resume training following surgery.

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8 Low-Impact Moves to Boost Power & Strength

Whether you want to be the next Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson or just want to perform better on the field or in the gym, building power is key. The problem is that traditional power-building exercises are usually also high-impact, which can put real stress on your muscles and joints.

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The Bikini Body Workout

Want a workout that'll have you feeling strong and confident when you rock that bikini? This fat-burning workout routine combines cardio and body-strengthening moves that will tone and tighten all over.

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The Brazilian Booty Beach Workout

Planning on strutting your stuff on the beach this summer? Get that booty in shape with a workout from the booty capital of the world — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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The 20 Best Body-Weight Exercises

You don't need a gym to get a great workout. These 20 exercises recommended by fitness expert and celebrity trainer Amy Dixon will hit every single muscle in your body and slash fat -- without any equipment. So, what are you waiting for? All you need are these exercises and YOU!

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Anaerobic Training Adaptations

Anaerobic exercise causes adaptations from the cardiovascular system to the endocrine system that improve health and performance.

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How to Get Amazing Results With Just a Weight Plate

You don't need a ton of fancy training equipment to get fit. In fact, depending on your goals, you may only need one thing: A weight plate. This relatively inexpensive piece of equipment is not only easy to store and use, but it's more versatile than you might think.

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A 20-Minute Stress-Busting Pilates Routine

Whether you’re starting your week, ending it or you’re stuck in the middle of it, stress can take a toll on your energy levels. But this fast-paced, 20-minute Pilates workout will get your heart rate up and relieve all that stress while toning and sculpting your entire body.

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The Bedroom Workout

The ancient Greek philosopher Plato said, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” If you travel a lot -- either for business or pleasure -- chances are, you frequently find yourself needing a workout but having only minimal equipment and space available. Get creative and use this gym-free workout.

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The 20-Minute Hotel-Room Workout

After sitting for hours in a plane, train or automobile, the first thing you might want to do is collapse on your bed. But the best way to get travel agitation out of your system is to work out! Plus, exercise helps you adjust to a new time zone.

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Lactic Acid Training Exercises

Lactic acid training is used by body builders and other athletes who want to lose weight quickly but also gain muscle and endurance. A variety of exercises can be included as part of lactic acid training, but all of them involve pushing your body to its limits using resistance training.

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The 10 Most Common CrossFit Mistakes

Seven years ago, not many people had heard of CrossFit, let alone participated in any sort of CrossFit Workout of the Day (a.k.a. WOD). Today, CrossFit has become one of the fastest-growing sports. There are currently more than 10,000 affiliate gyms, (called “boxes” in CrossFit lingo), up from just 13 in 2005.

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10 Resistance Band Exercises to Tone and Tighten

Variety is the spice of life and the key to succeeding in your workouts. So whether you’re a beginner or an advanced athlete, resistance bands are the perfect piece of equipment. Adding bands into your workout will constantly keep your muscles guessing and your body changing.

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6 Exercise Swaps to Update Your Workout

Fitness evolves. If it didn't, we'd still be strapping vibrating belts to our waists or securing ourselves into a Molby Revolving Hammock (if you're younger and don’t know that one, do a quick internet search).

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