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Biceps Exercise That Will Produce Eye-Popping Results.

 To those non-workout types, they’re simply known as “Popeye muscles,” the bulging beauties that the old, tattooed sailor would pop to life after tipping back an invigorating can of spinach. Just as the cartoon hero would charge off to tear Brutus a new one, you should be trying to tear yourself...

The Best Stretch for Flat Abs

Challenge your tummy muscles Noticed how many celebs with great bodies say they do yoga and Pilates? They may be on to something. An Auburn University at Montgomery study found that key Pilates moves challenge abdominal muscles to a substantially greater degree than crunches do. Yoga is also a great option,...

Time-Pressed Workout

“How can I squeeze a full-body workout into my hectic schedule?” For a speedy 10-minute workout, try these moves from Michael Carson, the brains (and brawn) behind the wildly popular Core Motion classes at Equinox and The Sports Club/L.A. They combine twists to strengthen your core with dynamic jumps and squats...

BodyWork: An All-Body Toning Workout

Q: Help! I need a quick workout that’ll tone me up in time for the beach. A: This high-intensity workout comes from fitness-DVD maven Jari Love, a Calgary, Alberta–based personal trainer and exercise expert for over 20 years. Love created this low-weight, high-rep routine from her Ripped DVD series (the newest addition...

Jump-Start Your Resolutions

Believe it: This 20-minute full-body routine from Contributing Editor Petra Kolber—with 6- and 9-month fitness boosts—is the only workout you’ll ever need. Just repeat 2 to 3 times a week and combine these moves with 30 minutes of cardio, 3 times a week. Lateral Lunge With Biceps Curl A great workout for...

Walk Off Fat Fast

Check out these 3 super fat-burning workouts, designed to trim your belly and slim you down in just 6 weeks! The Hill-Climbing Workout Best for: Toned legs, healthy heart Total time: 25 minutes | Calories burned: 170 The Speed-it-up Workout Best for: Burning fat superfast Total time: 40 minutes | Calories burned: 195 The Nordic-Walking Workout Best for:...

Blast Off Fat (Way) Faster

Tired of plugging away at the gym without seeing the pounds disappear? We found simple tricks that will transform your usual regimen into the ultimate fat-blasting routine. Whether you use just two of these strategies or all seven, our insider tips will help you get the calorie-burn you deserve. Know this:...