Behind every Victoria’s Secret model and Hollywood star is a very good fitness trainer. That’s what I learned after a workout session with Leandro Carvalho, creator of the popular fitness program Brazil Butt Lift and trainer to clients like Alessandra Ambrosio and Doutzen Kroes. Leandro’s studio is nestled on the second floor of an apartment…
Exercise is essential when it comes to dropping pounds. So if you’re eager to lose the weight, then here are three everyday changes that will help increase your calorie burn. Related: Start Your Day With a 300-Calorie-Burning Video Workout Hello Sunshine Moving workouts to early mornings may mean cursing your alarm clock, but here’s the…
If you haven’t heard, Kayla Itsines is transforming bodies around the world. The Australian trainer created the BBG workout guides and the Sweat With Kayla app, empowering women globally to take control of their health and fitness. Kayla is in phenomenal shape and always working out – so how does the mastermind behind BBG stay…
Plenty of folks gripe about picking up dumbbells, but there’s no need to fear free weights. A few pointers: It isn’t necessary to overload on heavy weights right away; start with a pair that feels comfortable for your needs and tires you out in about eight to 10 reps. The last thing you want is…
Toned, strong arms are always in season. If you just can’t seem to see the muscle definition you’ve been working toward, you’re in luck. We’ve spoken with some of the most respected fitness experts in the country to talk about what really works. Whether you’re a gym rat, a barre or Pilates fanatic, or even…
There’s so much to love about running – in theory, at least. It’s a workout that I’ve always romanticized in my mind: it’s just you and the road – no judgment or competition – and let’s not forget that runner’s high that can solve anything. Related: I Broke Up With Running and My Life Is…
When you first start running, it’s important to think of yourself as a tortoise and not a hare, slowly easing yourself into running two to three miles a day, three to five days a week for about two months at a comfortable pace. This way, you can cover a lot of ground yet still build…
You’ve got your jumping jacks dialed, and you know how to do a plank . . . but have you tried plank jacks? This core-plus-cardio move will get you sweating, raise your heart rate, warm your arms, and work your legs. Make sure you keep your spine neutral! Here’s how you do it: Begin in…
Ready to tighten and strengthen your core while building your obliques? The side plank march exercise is great for targeting the sides of the body, which are often weak and underdeveloped – inluding the hard-to-isolate glute med. Runners will love this exercise that helps develop lateral stabilization, i.e. no side-to-side swaying of the pelvis, which…
The following post was originally featured on Fit Bottomed Girls and written by Alison, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. As a coach, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many formerly self-described non-runners, most of whom have gone on to be – you guessed it -0- runners. In spending time with these fabulous…
