A kettlebell workout is done with a kettlebell or traditional Russian weight used for strength training. The kettlebell, typically made from cast iron, can weigh as little as 10 pounds or more than 100 pounds and looks like a large cannonball with a ...

Lots of people get fit to look good in their swimsuits. But why not get in your swimsuit to get fit? CafeMom has a great post with some water workout suggestions such as: Tick-tock hop. Jump from side to side with your feet together. Squat jump. ...

I'm not sure what it was about the 1980s, but there were a surfeit of movies made that involved switching lifestyles -- or entire bodies -- with other people. Trading Places, with Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd; Like Father Like Son, starring Kirk ...

I'm good when it comes to exercising on my own turf. I have a treadmill at home, a bunch of steep hills in my neighborhood, a good outdoor running course, a bike, a garage full of fitness gadgets, and a gym nearby. Give me these luxuries and my ...

Tayah Kansik, personal trainer and creator of the workout DVD "Self Defense for Women With Tayah Kansik" Amazon.com We've long known that self-defense is a good backup skill to have, but when we ...

Photo: planetchopstick, Flickr Finding a good balance between snoozing and exercising is complicated. "Sleep and exercise have a very intimate relationship; we simply cannot have one without the other," says ...

Each week, Debbie will share her goals, challenges, successes and tips on how to fit in fitness when caring for a rambunctious toddler. A while back, I had written that I was toying with the idea of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) training, ...

Let's face it. There's nothing sexier on a woman than a great pair of heels. They make your calves look amazing, and (assuming you don't wobble and shake) walking in heels makes you look confident and sexy. I can imagine wearing heels when out with ...