One of my personal training clients showed up today, and shot a fitness tip in my direction for a change. She's a super fit girl with very muscular legs and as a result experiences chafing during long runs. Randomly she decided to tell me about Body ...

When I was about 35 pounds heavier, I used to think about my body all the time. I was constantly fretting over the parts I didn't like, wondering how I was going to change, stressing over food and agonizing over clothes. I was all-consumed. I spent ...

We men are notorious for going to great lengths to improve our aesthetic appeal. Protein supplements, hours a day at the gym, cardio until we can't walk straight: whatever it takes, we will do it! That's why MSN scoped out Men's Health magazine's ...

I just returned from a short beach vacation with my family and had a little epiphany. As I walked along the gorgeous coast on a perfectly clear day with a bright sunshine, fluffy clouds and lovely breeze I thought about what a wonderful gift the ...

American Idol doesn't typically contain great health and fitness material. I mean, when I watch the show, nowhere in my head do I think I'll grab onto something I can later write about here -- well, with the exception of the show I watched last ...

Dear Body, I know I sometimes complain about your certain pieces and parts, but I really am impressed with your abilities and with what you've become over the years. Thank you for carrying and nourishing my two baby boys for 40 weeks, for ...

Training with purpose is important and I like to impart to my clients that for the most part, we can sculpt their bodies to be what we want it to be. Of course we can't crush bones or stretch limbs, but we can be leaner, more muscular, less flabby. ...

Do you seem to put on a few pounds every holiday season? Not surprisingly, this happens to many people during the winter doldrums. Some of it can be attributed to the less-than-healthy holiday options served at most parties, but the crux of the ...