Famefit

With names like “Killer X,” “Brazilian Butt Lift,” or “Enlightened Yoga,” it’s not always easy to gauge what a fitness class might be like. Class descriptions are often vague and nonspecific, and there’s no real way to get a sense of the instructor until you see him or her in action. [...]

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Private lessons aren’t something you sign up for on the fly. While they are effective, they can be an investment - thousands of dollars spent in the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.

Many gyms or studios, however, have an option where you can sign up for personal classes with one or two other people. [...]

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We recently asked you on our site, on Facebook, and on Twitter to answer this question: “What’s the best fitness advice you’ve ever received?” Your answers ranged from specific (”My trainer has me do 3 sets of 12 of almost everything, because if you can do 10 you can do 12!”) to general, but all your answers were helpful. [...]

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Work, school, social life, family – life gets busy, which, for some, means exercise gets put on the back burner. There are a lot of tricks and tips to squeezing workouts into busy days. From filling pockets of the day with short bursts of activity to turning a social outing into an active one, there’s almost no valid excuse to not work out! But for people who need a little more organization in their lives (take me for example), a calendar is key to staying on track. [...]

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So many things to think about when strength training, like where to place your feet, how to keep from arching your back, and not overdoing it on the weights. I’m constantly reminding myself to do all these things, but one main thing that commonly plagues me, whether I’m doing a squat or a bicep curl, is how not to hunch my shoulders. [...]

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We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

By Su Reid-St. John
With my early-morning workouts getting depressingly darker as the year draws to a close, I’m starting to wonder if I should try to squeeze in some of my sweat sessions at lunch. [...]

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I’m always looking for ways to squeeze bits of exercise into my busy day. Even if doing push-ups on the bathroom counter after brushing my teeth only takes a couple minutes, it still takes some effort. Here are some ways you can tone up without even trying.

Take the stairs every time and skip the elevators since stepping up strengthens your lower body. [...]

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Hanging out with like-minded friends is the best way to keep on your healthy path. These pals offer emotional support, share cooking tips, and even make great workout buddies. Sweating it out with someone else helps you burn more calories - here’s how:

They Make You Accountable
When you’re planning to go for a solo run early in the morning, it’s easy to hit the snooze button and skip out. [...]

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Gym memberships, Bar Method classes, and Lululemon capris - this stuff doesn’t come cheap. But what if I told you that you don’t have to pay full price? And that in some cases, you may even get it for free. It may sound too good to be true, but with the right approach, you can exercise for next to nothing (while also taking the hottest new classes and wearing the latest gear). [...]

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You may have spent an hour working out, but what about those other 23 hours in your day? With all the temptations out there, it can be easy to waste a workout within minutes of sitting down for an indulgent dinner. Before you undo all your hard work, read on for five mistakes you shouldn’t be making after your workout. [...]

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