For those wanting to start 2013 off healthier, a juice cleanse may seem like a quick fix for detoxifying your body. While juicing is incredibly popular, some people say it's a scam. There are lots of options and most cost hundreds of dollars. So is it really worth the money?Continue Reading
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02JanHow to Get the Best Deal on a Gym Membership
Ready to make 2013 your healthiest year yet? Getting your body in shape shouldn't cause your bank account to suffer. The fitness club industry is massive and is only expected to get bigger, reaching $28.2 billion in revenue by 2016. But that doesn't mean you have to pay a premium for your gym membership. Use Continue Reading
13SepP90X: Join the Workout Craze for Less
Despite the lack of visual evidence of Paul Ryan's shirtless chest, P90X is getting some special attention after Mitt Romney's running mate announced he's a fan of the workout. Not even sure what P90X is? It's a 90-day home-based workout developed by Tony Horton that combines cross-training with nutrition and dietary supplements. According to reports, Continue Reading
18JanGet Pumped! How to Outfit a Home Gym on a Budget
At the start of each year, every gym in America becomes inundated with sweaty strangers trying to shed those holiday pounds. Although hiring a personal trainer would be ideal, that can be expensive. In a recent poll appearing in the January 2012 issue of FITNESS magazine, both men and women agreed that Jillian Michaels would Continue Reading
05JulYoga and the Art of Saving Money
Though the media has periodically painted it as a craze or fad since it became popular in the United States in the 1960s, at this point in time it’s hard to imagine the fitness scene without yoga. Yoga is valued for its ability to help build muscle, add flexibility and reduce stress; it’s even started to creep into body building and aerobic websites. Continue Reading
12MayGet Chiseled For Under $30
Summer is looming with its bathing suits, bare arms and short skirts. I’ve already given you some tips to get in shape without spending a dime, but if you’ve got a little dough to spend on becoming less doughy yourself, here are a few options around or under $30.Continue Reading
11MayWorkout Like the Stars, SPX Pilates Giveaway at The Studio MDR
Looking to change up your workout routine? Make sure you get the most mileage out of every minute you sweat.Continue Reading
04MayCreative Date Ideas on a Budget
With gas prices putting a strain on many budgets, it’s easy to put dating on the back burner. With a little creativity, you can go on a wonderful date that is both romantic and affordable.Continue Reading
27Apr5 Easy Ways to Banish Baby Weight
It can be really hard to lose weight after having a baby. Here are five ways to start getting rid of those extra pounds you put on during pregnancy.Continue Reading
20JanHow's Your Willpower?
Where's your gym? Or maybe the better question is: who's your gym's neighbor? Driving around town with my daughter the other day, I observed that every single gym in our zip code is located adjacent to fast food. Lucille Roberts is next to a Chinese buffet, with Chick-Fil-A across the parking lot. Curves is right Continue Reading
30SepI Want to be a Loser
Exercise has never been a priority in my life. Whenever I went to the doctor for a physical, I'd be asked what kind of exercise I do. "Does carrying laundry up and down three flights of stairs count?" I'd reply. (The answer was always "no.") Well, carrying laundry is no longer working for me, and Continue Reading