Yoga is a great form of exercise that stretches and strengthens your muscles simultaneously.
— Denise Austin
Most of us tend toward muscular imbalance. Typically our chest and front shoulder muscles are stronger than our upper back and rear shoulder muscles. As a result, our chins jut out, our shoulders round, and our backs sway.
Sometimes I log more than my fair share of hours on my tush - behind my desk, in the car, in front of the TV. And all that sitting can turn even the tightest buns into rice pudding.
Take a tip from racewalkers and marathoners, and strengthen your stride with resistance exercises. By training your walking muscles, you'll have more power to pick up the pace.
It's every woman's dream: looking fabulous in her favorite pair of Levi's.
Whenever I over-indulge - usually by eating too much dessert - I see the results in my thighs. The backs of my thighs begin to lose their smoothness as the hints of cellulite threaten to turn them into 'cottage cheese.'
Your personal gym should be a place where you can exercise and just be yourself.
I believe in sensible, moderate exercise. I try to do something every day, at least 20 minutes per day. I don't think it's realistic to ask people to work out 90 minutes a day.
Finding a convenient exercise routine is the key, because you're much more likely to stick with it.
I'm a big believer that as you age, you need to stretch more.
We have to stay healthy no matter how old we are.
I really eat in moderation.
I love to eat and go out to dinner with friends and family and order all kinds of things. I love dessert.
Walking lunges are great for thighs.
I went to the University of Arizona on a full athletic scholarship for gymnastics, where I competed and got 9th in the nation at the NCAAs.
I know lots of women who have slim legs but refuse to wear skirts because of unsightly varicose or spider veins. Though heredity plays a role, your genes don't have to doom you to a life of long pants.
When you eat foods high in fiber, you feel full faster, making you less likely to overeat and more likely to have weight loss.
Fortunately, good posture - like poor posture - is habit forming.
When someone tells me that I look great, I say thanks and then share a secret: It's not the clothes or the makeup; it's my posture.
One of the easiest ways to get a buff back is with exercise bands. They're inexpensive, and you can increase resistance by moving a hand to shorten their length.
There's nothing more frustrating than pulling on your favorite jeans - only to see there's a bit of extra bulge above the waist.
Many women find long, lean sexy legs hard to get. One reason is that before menopause, most of us store a disproportionate amount of fat in our lower bodies, particularly in our hips and thighs.
I used to have a 28-inch waist.' I hear this complaint from women over 40 a lot, and I can sympathize.
I don't believe in strict diets or starving yourself; eat three meals a day. I believe in eating a good breakfast, a good lunch and a light dinner. Eat breakfast like a king, eat lunch like a queen, and eat dinner like a pauper. Your ultimate goal is to eat all the basic food groups in those three different meals.
Most people should not do aerobic exercises for more than 30 minutes, because after that your chances of injury increase.
I believe in good, healthy meals.
I like to go to yoga classes and sweat a lot.
I like sit-ups and ab exercises. I always want to keep my tummy flat and tight, even as I age. It keeps your back healthy and keeps you young.
As a mom, I'm always balancing my life. I want to teach people the way I balance it, and really teach women how to stay fit and take care of themselves.
Exercise is a great way to get rid of stress and anxiety. It clears the head and gets rid of all that stuff that is annoying you and really isn't all that important. It filters out any grouchie-ness - it's a great mental filter.
It is extremely hard to break bad habits and takes a long time to start new, healthy ones.
Walking is easy for most people to adopt into their lifestyle, regardless of their current level of fitness. Plus is convenient and fun!
Whenever you leave home and your daily routine, it's way too easy to abandon your regular workouts. That's why resistance bands make great travel companions.
As fiber and other nondigestible carbs pass through your intestine, they bring other nutrients - often fat - along for the ride. This prevents your intestine from breaking down and absorbing some of the fat and cholesterol from the food you eat.
Constant slumping increases the stress on the spine and joints, and can lead to headaches, neck and shoulder tension, and lower-back pain.
Working the deltoid muscles along the front and top will give you everyday lifting power and help eliminate sloping shoulders, making your waist appear thinner.
I'm a working mom, so I know that getting the job done, feeding the kids, organizing family get-togethers, and putting the finishing touches on sixth-grade projects all take precedence over exercise.
Need a body-confidence boost? Pick up a pair of dumbbells and let your gaze linger on the outline of your biceps as you lift the weights.
When my jeans feel too tight, I know I need to cut back on desserts and step up my workouts.
As we age, we lose our muscle tone. Thats how we gain weight.
I've been fit my whole life. I'm not a fat-turned-fit story.
Working out with someone will help you to feel committed.
Exercise is the best preventative medicine there is.
In my home gym, I'll do targeted exercises like pilates, light weights and stretching.
I even kind of eat well 80 percent of the time and have my treats 20 percent of the time. I don't just eat salads, but I truly believe in eating healthy foods, fresh fruits and vegetables every day. I'm a real person.
I love handfuls of almonds, laced with wasabi flavor - because it is sinus clearing and satisfies that salty craving with a kick!
I enjoy all my relationships with my husband, my kids, my sisters and my girlfriends and maintaining a healthy relationships across the board nurtures my soul.
My unique contribution to the fitness industry is bringing fitness into the home through cable, VHS, DVD and now digital formats.
Inner-thigh strength is important, and not just for appearance sake. If you enjoy - or have always wanted to try - ice skating or roller blading, strong inner thighs will come in handy.
As you build muscle, remember that the scale may stay the same, but you won't.
