Workout trend to try: Retro running

When we say “retro running,” what comes to mind? Women sprinting in ‘50s-style full skirts? Old school basketball shorts hitting the pavement? Yeah, not so much. Retro running—or running in reverse—is quickly becoming a more common sight at a track...

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Gearin' up to chase some rainbows? Prep with this interval workout!

Whether or not you’re running in your town’s St. Patty’s Day race, or actually plan on chasing around mischievous Irish mischief-makers in search of a pot of gold this weekend, it’s time to boost up your cardio. Interval training is a mixture...

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Work out your way

Not everyone can get out there and run 10 miles by themselves, but not everyone works well on a soccer team, either. So find out what type of exercise is gonna get you pumped and keep you comin’ back for more with these...

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The best-kept secret to a better butt

The best way to get a better butt? Work that incline! "Increasing the incline on a treadmill or running or walking uphill is a great way to burn calories," says Kelly Gonzalez, a fitness consultant in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Plus...

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Tone up with this 30-minute challenge

Trying to tone up those upper arms to look hot in a tank? Or get a better booty for those lazy days at the beach? This circuit has intervals for quick cardio, leg lifts to keep your booty tight and your thighs toned...

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Kick start your on-the-run routine with a road-ready workout

Today is National Running Day, so how are you gals gonna celebrate this year? If you’re new to the sport, there are a few ways that you can boost your endurance without just running yourself into the ground. You may not realize it...

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3 too-awesome-to-be-average 5K races

We absolutely heart 5K races. They're 3.1 miles of heart-pounding, adrenaline-boosting, confidence-building fun. But that doesn't mean we wouldn't mind a change-up from the same ol' start-to-finish racecourse. Sign yourself up for one of these too-awesome-to-be-average races. The Happiest 5K on Earth If you...

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Get fit faster: Pump up the cardio

Sculpting exercises, like the ones featured in our 30 days to a bikini bod special, tone muscles. But cardio exercises, such as walking, running or aerobics, burn the most calories. Getting your engine going burns anywhere from four to nine calories per minute...

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HIIT us with your best shot

Just in time for Heart’s Day, here’s an approach to exercise that’ll get your ticker in tip-top shape. “With High Intensity Interval Training (HITT), you push yourself hard for one minute, then bring the intensity down for one minute, then start all over...

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