It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and folks everywhere are signing up to walk and run for the cure. Maybe you're one who's signed up with your office buddies to wear pink and take on a race -- but are you physically ready to log the miles? That's Fit.ca offers last-minute tips for getting to the finish line.

Training: Choose a combo of walking, running or both, with a pace that allows you to carry on a conversation.

Stretching: Stretch for 30 seconds to two minutes post-training to prevent cramping and soreness and increase flexibility.

Eating: Eat fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, essential fats and protein. Avoid sugar, processed foods, alcohol and caffeine.

Hydrating: Start with water first thing in the morning, and keep drinking throughout the day.

Resting: Got to bed no later than 10 p.m., and get at least seven to nine hours of sleep. Consider allowing for 24 hours of rest after a day of training.

And on race day? Keep drinking water, eat healthy, and if you can't do without an electrolyte drink, That's Fit.ca shares a recipe for a thirst quencher you can make at home. Just beware of commercial sports and energy drinks, they contain lots of empty calories and sugar.

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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There's no doubt that push-ups can make a dramatic impact on your physique. They're challenging, work a ton of muscle groups and can be done absolutely anywhere. There's also a bunch of ways you can get creative with them. In this video, Fitz and her team demo a few fun ideas for push-up training with a partner.

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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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Have fitness questions? Fitz has your answers. Our ThatsFit.com fitness expert -- and now your own virtual personal trainer -- will help you get fit, increase your overall health and do it in a fun way. Drop your questions here in the Comments section below and we'll choose one per week to publish on That's Fit! Learn more about Fitz here.

Q. Hi Fitz. My doctor told me that that I have "hip instability" and I should work on it, but I have not idea what to do. What types of exercises will improve the strength in my hips? Leena

A. Hi Leena, Great question. I'm sorry your doctor didn't recommend a few visits with a physical therapist, though. That probably would have given you the perfect solution for your situation. Having said that, I work on this a lot with many of my clients, and there are some pretty simple exercises you can do to make your hips more stable.

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That's Fit Club is our feature devoted to you, the reader! We have all learned so much on our paths to becoming more fit, and now it's time to learn from and inspire each other! That's Fit Club members are constantly working to better themselves. Some are perfect; some are not. But all have health on the mind.

Besides showing you off, we want to reward you for all of your hard work! Everlast and Everlast Woman are giving gorgeous workout T-shirts to each featured member! To join, please send Fitz your answers to these questions with a photo of yourself. Time for you to be the motivator!

Name: Julie Rigby

Age: 40

Occupation: Wife and Mom

How often do you exercise? Six times a week

What type of exercise do you do? Cardio mixed with yoga and strength training

What gets you to workout, even when you're feeling lazy? Looking at my "before" pictures

Keep reading to find out how Julie lost 50 pounds!

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If even one small iota of your body has been feeling a bit stiff, you need to check out this video. Fitness expert Fitz (that's me!) and Anthony Field, the newly-ripped Blue Wiggle, demo some of the most fun and effective stretching and strengthening exercises you've ever seen. This stuff is so much fun, you'll actually look forward to doing it!

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Maggie just told you to head indoors for your winter workouts. I'm with her. But some of you may be dreaming of working out in a winter wonderland. If skiing and snowboarding are in your future, make sure you're in shape before you hit the slopes. Divine Caroline has some training tips you should consider.

• Work your core. Sports like skiing and snowboarding require balance and core strength. Your core comprises your abdominals, obliques, lower back, and hips and helps your body remain stable during a variety of activities.
• Train your strength. You'll need strong muscles and joints in the snow, especially knee and hip joints and everything surrounding them. Work on your upper body strength too -- focus on triceps, shoulders, and your back so you'll be a pro with your poles.
• Flex your body. Skiiers and snowboarders need flexibility. So get stretching, and don't neglect the hamstrings, quads, hips, calves, IT band, piriformis, and lower back. Might as well get the upper back, chest, and shoulders too. Stretch at least three to four times per week after your muscles are warmed up.
• Pump up your cardio. Your heart and lungs need a workout too. Build your endurance with running, swimming, jumping rope (here are five reasons you should be jumping rope) aerobics, sports like soccer, climbing stairs, cycling, kickboxing, and more. Take your pick, and stick with it four to six times per week for 30 to 60 minutes a pop.

Come to think of it, this advice seems good for all-around fitness. No matter what your sport or goals, give these four a go and see how your body transforms. And for guidance on specific exercises to help you capitalize on these training tips, check out Divine Caroline here.

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According to People magazine's December 1 issue touting the "Sexiest Man Alive," the guys in this gallery have the best chests in Hollywood. I have to admit, they've done a really great job of choosing the winners in this category. The only one I can think of who may have been wrongfully left out is 50 Cent. But a ton of other hottie bodies were included, so we'll forgive the People folks for that oversight.

If you'd like to develop your chest to look like hard, rounded mounds of muscle, try some of the advanced push-ups in this video.

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Ever wonder why you can't be "the one" who looks and feels great? Why aren't you the guy or gal people are desperate to be like? Want to change your life? I've got your answer right here.

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Occupational Therapist and uber fit mom Wendy Alexander knows her stuff and shares a simple strategy for staying strong and fit! Who knew it could be so easy?

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Have fitness questions? Fitz has your answers. Our ThatsFit.com fitness expert -- and now your own virtual personal trainer -- will help you get fit, increase your overall health and do it in a fun way. Drop your questions here in the Comments section below and we'll choose one per week to publish on That's Fit! Learn more about Fitz here.

Q. Fitz, My entire upper arms wobble when I wave hello or goodbye. I'm only 26 years old, but I feel like my arms look like they belong to an elderly woman. I run so I'm thin, but my arms are too flabby. Help! Jada

A. Hello running woman! Thanks for throwing me the soft ball. In fact, maybe that's something you should try. Throwing softballs is a great workout for the triceps. And, if you hadn't predicted what I was going to say, you should be working your triceps! And biceps and forearms, etc.

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Take your push-ups to the next level and add an awesome abdominal workout to them as well. Fitz and her handsome crew demonstrate a few cool moves to take your training up a notch.

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My colleague at the Active Health Network, and yoga expert, Stacy McCarthy, has some pretty enlightening information to share about the two things that keep you running, jumping, and dancing for fitness. Your feet! Spend about a minute watching this great clip, and spend the rest of your life moving in the upright position.

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