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.

Butt Exercises at Your Desk

Published Sep,01 2011 | By Lydia Stephens

Just because you're working a desk job doesn't mean you can't get your booty into shape. Schedule a few fitness breaks into your work routine to tone and tighten your glutes right from your office without any special equipment.

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Is It Ok to Lift When Sore?

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Lydia Stephens

You may have noticed your muscles feeling stiff and sore 24 to 48 hours after your workout. This type of soreness, called delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, occurs in trained athletes and beginners alike.

Lydia Stephens began writing professionally in 2009. She has written online for Nile Guides, SheKnows.com and various other websites and has been published in "Stringing Magazine" and "Xiamen Wave." Stephens played competitive soccer for 19 years, has been weight lifting since 2007 and enjoys running, biking and sailing. She has a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Texas.