Lean and strong lats might make you love your upper body. Men have the ability to develop "cobra wings," which broaden the appearance of the chest and back while shrinking the appearance of the waist. Nice, eh?

Women can also reap great benefits from lat work. You know those unsavory bulges that squish out over the bra and under the armpit? With fat loss and strength training, you can ditch them completely! Fitz teaches you to train your lats using a variety of simple and inexpensive fitness tools.

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A stadium is a great place to sit on your bum to watch a game and get off your bum and train it. Whether you live near a small or large stadium, I recommend utilizing it as a unique component of your training regimen to intensely target your lower body muscles and respiratory systems. There are so many activities you can do with the varying heights of steps, and the benefits are unreal.

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Incredible abdominals are on everyone's wish list, right? Who wouldn't want a flat belly which is bumpy only because of amazing musculature? Sounds sweet, right? Eating right plays the largest role in your weight management, but without exercises like the ones shown here, incredible abs will never make their debut. Train like this several times a week, watch what you put in your mouth and enjoy your amazing transformation!

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Spring is in the air, and the sidewalks are finally bustling again. Walking and running are perfect activities, but sometimes along with the good, comes the bad. Fitness expert Fitz, of Fitzness.com, explains where shin pain comes from, how to avoid it and how to get rid of it. These simple steps will keep you training productively and out of recovery.

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You should be able to work out anywhere in the world at any time of the day. You don't need a massive gym full of equipment (although that can be nice), and you don't need a full hour to get something accomplished. In this video, our fitness expert Fitz explains the function of the chest muscles and offers a variety of methods for training, using equipment, partners or nothing at all.

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Join fitness pro, Fitz, for this simple yet challenging move that will engage every muscle in your core. Try it with your legs bent, as shown in the video, or tone it down and do it with your knees bent. The Windmill allows your obliques to engage at their full range of motion and will help your low back grow strong as well. Once you master The Windmill as shown, try it with a medicine ball in between your feet.

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Try these three exercises using Gliding Disks and you'll achieve a full contraction of your abdominal muscles at a variety of angles. Want some sexy grooves between your hips? You know, the kind Usher has made so famous. Then pay close attention to the last of the three moves. If you don't own Gliding Disks, Fitz will tell you what household object you can use instead.

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Using a small fitness ball, Fitz demonstrates three simple ab training exercises that will leave your entire midsection trembling. The workouts are simple, but intense!

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Triceps have a special function and if you understand what it is, you'll always be able to work them. Fitness expert, Fitz, also shows you what counts as a very stupid way to work your triceps. Ignore the stupid one, and get busy with the really effective choices, shown here in this video.

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If you're a fan of Batman, or simply would like to have the same rippling abdominals the Batsuit provides ... check out this video and then try it at home.

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I've mentioned before my issues with lacing up my sneaks. Both feet have to be perfectly evenly snug, and heaven forbid one comes untied mid-workout -- it's a huge distraction. And, I hate having one end of a lace, or a bow, brushing against my ankle.

As it turns out, I'm not the only shoelace nut on the planet. The latest issue of Runner's World has an entire article dedicated to teaching us how to tie our shoelaces correctly. You probably thought there was only one way to tie them, but you are wrong. And it's a 50/50 bet that your shoelaces are, too.

Essentially, you want to tie a reef knot, not a granny knot. A granny will come undone quickly and easily, while a reef knot is actually tightened as your foot pushes against it while you run. I'm not about to go into a full explanation of how to do these knots -- check out the article for that. But, at least now you know it's something to be aware of.

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How often have you seen an ad or read about a new makeup trend in a magazine, only to think, "That looks great on her, but I'd never pull that off with my skin tone?" While it's true that some trends look best on women of particular ages or with certain skin tones, if there's a trend that intrigues you, there's probably a way to make it work for you.

Click through the gallery to see how Fitnessmagazine.com tailored five current makeup trends for specific skin tones -- you might find your new favorite look!

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I recently wrote a post on why I think you should try a sprint triathlon, and I've gotten some positive responses. However, the question I keep hearing is, "How do I find out about them?"

Truthfully, unless you're involved in the sport, you're probably totally unaware of these events taking place, even if they're occurring right in your own town. If you're interested in triathlon (sprint or otherwise), a great resource is the USA Triathlon event calendar. You can do an advanced search to find only triathlons (or duathlons, or an assortment of other endurance races) and get that search narrowed down to your state. You can then sort by date, event name, location, or event type to find exactly what you need.

When you find a race in your area, check the website right away. Discounts are often given for early registration or, if you're entering a race that's part of a series, you might get a discount for signing up for all races in the series.

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Here's a crafty do-it-yourself project for those readers interested in making their very own stress ball. You've seen the iconic, squishy stress relievers that probably sit atop every desk on Wall Street. Well, if you've ever wondered what in the world goes into making them, this home project may give you a rough idea.

In fact, the steps are definitely geared toward using a partner, so it makes for a great group activity too! You can paint or decorate the finished product for a bit of personalization -- something not everyone has tried with the store-bought variety.

There are two types of stress balls: the single balloon ball, and the dough ball. Using a funnel, the first type is filled with cornstarch. It's encouraged to read the instructions, but after funneling as much as you want into the balloon, tie it off as near to the cornstarch as possible. The second type is created by making, heating and stuffing dough into a series of balloons to make it as sturdy as possible. It wouldn't be justified cramming all the steps in here, so check out the rest of the post to find out how to make your own stress reliever!

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Let's be real for a second: nobody is a machine! We all need breaks to rest our weary minds or bodies every now and then. Otherwise we'd crack and then where would that get us? Sometimes to stay more productive, you have to take a break. But as this great Lifehack article points out, there's a difference between constructive rest and just being lazy.

While that line cannot be easily defined, you can still set guidelines to help stay productive. So when should you decide to take a break? Everyone will have different points, but completing a major task can be one benchmark for rest. After finishing a big project, wrapping up an essay, or replying to all those emails, take a break! Another potential guideline for resting up is after many consecutive days of working hard. You've earned it, so take a day off.

So what do you do when you actually get that coveted time to yourself? Enjoy being away from work, break off and do something else. The article also suggests not to rely on substances like caffeine when you try and get back on the job. And as the old adage goes, keep work and home life in check. Why bring that stress to the dinner table?

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