By: Bill Forestell

So you want to learn how to tone your bum and you’re looking for some exercises that’ll get you there? Well, the good news is that you’re in the right place – you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. The bad news however is that toning your bum – and losing body fat in general – is never as easy as it seems.

Actually, let me rephrase that – it’s never as easy as the advertisers would have you believe. But instead of rambling on and on about all the scams within the industry, I’ll just get right into the bum toning exercises..

How To Tone Up Your Bum

In my opinion – which is based solely on the results I’ve been able to deliver for my clients – these are the most effective bum toning exercises available..

Smith Machine Lunges: Smith machine lunges – and lunges in general – are an amazing exercise to tone your glutes (bum). In order to maximize the recruitment of the glutes, you can position your lead foot a little further forward and rest your rear leg atop an exercise bench.

Actually, now that I think about it, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that smith machine lunges with your back foot placed atop a bench is the best bum toning exercise you can possibly do. Seriously, give this one a try!

Squats: No mystery here. Squats are a great exercise for the entire lower body so it should come to no surprise that they make the list of the top bum toning exercises either. They can be a little tricky to perform at first, but after a few attempts, you’ll get used to the movement. It really helps a lot if you put a bench behind you as doing so will give you the reassurance that you’re not going to fall over as you squat down.

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By: Eli Runs

Keeping a pace is one of the most important aspects to improving your running. But, just about all runners have a hard time determining and keeping their pace. Running pace is simply the consistent, average speed that you run over a given distance. Let’s take a look at some techniques to running a steady pace.

1. Training
It is very important that you are consistent with your training. As a beginner, if you put in the miles for running, you will be training your body to adapt to longer and faster runs. The key here is that in your training, you learn the limits of your body. You also have several chances to reset the limits as you improve. Keep training so that you can learn to pace yourself.

2. Know Your Distance
For any run that you want to pace train, you should know the distance. It doesn’t matter if you measure by miles, kilometers, or number of steps you take. As long as you know your distance, you can begin to determine the speed of your pace to successfully cover the distance you have planned.

3. Plan Ahead
As a runner, if you plan ahead, it means to know where you are running. and, that means the details of distance. For example, if you plan a 5 mile run, do you know where you will be when you have hit 1 mile? If not, you should figure that out.

4. Use a Watch
When going out on a run, wear a watch. This is helpful in many ways, but, most importantly, it is a check-in device. Given that you already know your distance, you can break down your pace easily. For example, if you have a five mile run planned and you want to run a 10 minute per mile pace. You know that you will be running for 50 minutes. You also need to check your watch when you hit 1 miles to make sure you are on pace.

5. Adapt to all Conditions
As a runner, anything can happen when you hit the road or trail. You could feel tired, you could feel energized. Or, it may rain, or you hit every red light. Be flexible and adapt. If you aren’t going to hit your pace, adjust on the run and have fun.

Remember, learning how to pace takes time. As your body gets better at it, you will find yourself able to run further and stronger.

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Learn to run strong and be injury free. I provide specific tips and how-to advice with running programs, injury treatment and prevention, advice and motivation. Visit my site at http://eliruns.blogspot.com to learn how you can be a better, healthier runner.

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By: Anita Floti

Did you enjoy the holidays a little too much this year. You may have enjoyed the holidays and were sad to see them go but aren’t happy with the extra pounds that stayed around.

The warm weather is approaching and Spring Break is creeping up on you. Its time to loose those extra pounds and be bikini ready for Spring Break.

Is it possible? Anything is Possible! Follow the simple tips below and you will be wearing your bikini on Spring Break in no time.

Spring break Bikini Tip #1: Prepare

Spring break is right around the corner, so you need to be prepared to give this weight loss plan your all. The best way to accomplish this is to get yourself motivated.

You need to prepare yourself for the hard work and dedication it is going to take. You need to visually picture the body you want and keep that vision implanted in your head throughout this program. A big part of loosing weight is mental which is why its important to mentally be prepared when you begin a weight loss program.

Spring break Bikini Tip #2: Buddy Power

Loosing weight is hard and it is difficult to stay motivated which why having a weight loss buddy can be beneficial. Find a friend that has similar weight loss goals. Together you can motivate each other and work together to get ready for Spring break.

Spring break Bikini Tip #3: Say Good Bye to Junk Food

Now that you’ve found your motivation, it’s time to focus your mind on eating healthy. Eating healthy in college is not easy.

College is king of junk food and unhealthy food which makes this one of the most difficult parts of this plan. However to succeed in weight loss it is one of the most important. You need to learn what are healthy food choices and to stick with them. Convincing yourself that the celery stick you’re eating is ten times better than some greasy French fry will not be easy but just keep envisioning yourself in your bikini and it will make those decisions easier.

To help keep the junk food cravings under control it is important to plan your meals and snacks. By doing this you won’t be left hungry and eating the first thing you see. You can bring healthy snacks with you to class and a bottle of water which will satisfy your hunger.

Spring break Bikini Tip #4: No Beer Belly

College is also King of Beer and parties. As your friends are downing beer by the gallons, remind yourself that beer is laden with calories your body doesn’t need. Save the beer guzzling for your spring break parties. If you are out partying and want to drink try a diet soda with vodka or rum(my favorite is diet coke and rum). This has much less calories but still allows you to be social.

Do not give in to your cravings for junk food. Ask yourself before putting that garbage into your mouth, “Is this food more important than looking great for spring break?

Keep a supply of healthy foods available so temptation won’t get the best of you. Make sure the healthy foods you stock are easy to prepare (or, better yet, pre-prepared for you) and taste good if you want to realistically fight off those junk food temptations.

Spring break Bikini Tip #5: Couch Potato, time is Over

The last step in Spring break weight loss is exercising. I know those are dreaded words but words we must follow.

There are many different ways in which you can incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Most colleges have a gym that is free for students to use. If you are not familiar with the equipment in the gym or what type of workout to follow ask a trainer or someone that works at the gym. They tend to be knowledgeable and can help you out.

If the gym is not for you another option is to get outside. You can go for a walk, rollerblading, hiking anything that gets your heart rate up is good.

If you don’t want to leave your dorm room the last option is working out in your room. There are a million workout DVDs that you can purchase which you can do right from the comfort of your room. You can also download workouts onto your Ipod and do them as well.

The options are endless for working out. Pick and option, try something new, get off the couch.

Remember it takes hard work to be that look smoking hot girl walking down the beach but there is no reason why that can’t be you. Follow the weight loss tips provided above so that all eyes will be on you and your sexy body as you grace the beaches, clubs, and parties.

What you just learned about Spring Break is just the beginning. To learn more about Spring Break check out the number one site on the internet, Spring Break Nation where you will find pictures, videos, blogs, stories, games and much more. 

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Some people choose to do their workout first thing in the morning. There are a variety of advantages to exercising early in the day rather than waiting until later. When you exercise early, there’s less of a chance of circumstances later in the day keeping you from completing your workout. Plus, early workouts give a sense of accomplishment and help to increase energy levels so you can better tackle the upcoming challenges of the day. One question that often arises regarding morning workouts is whether you should eat before exercising. After all, you may have limited time to complete a fitness routine before heading off to the office and you need to get the job done fast. Is healthy to exercise without eating?

Some fitness experts believe it’s actually more beneficial to exercise without eating. They argue that because the body’s glycogen stores are depleted overnight, you’ll burn more fat if you exercise on an empty stomach. While it’s true that your body is glycogen depleted when you wake up in the morning, it may not react to this low fuel state by burning more fat, but by slowing down to conserve the resources that are left. Your body can sense fuel depletion and may react by trying to hold on to what little fuel is available. Depending on workout time and intensity, it may also breakdown protein or muscle tissue to get the fuel needed to power the workout. Breakdown of lean body mass is not the effect most people want from their exercise efforts.  

You may also encounter another problem if you exercise without eating. Without proper fuel, you may not have the stamina and energy to maximize the intensity of your exercise routine. This could lead to less fat and calories being burned overall. You may also end up cutting your workout short if your energy reserves run too low. You may be able to get through a cardio workout without eating, but weight training could be more of a challenge. If you’re trying to maximize strength and develop lean body mass, it’s not wise to exercise without eating.

Some people avoid exercising before eating for fear of developing nausea. This is a legitimate concern, but you don’t have to eat a meal to refuel. A two-hundred calorie snack that has both protein and carbohydrates is sufficient for most people. Some good choices would be egg whites on a piece of whole grain toast, a bowl of oatmeal sprinkled with nuts, or cottage cheese with sunflower seeds sprinkled on top. A fruit smoothie with a scoop of protein or a protein bar is also a good option if you have limited time. This should be enough to keep your body out of starvation mode. Try to wait thirty minutes after eating or drinking before exercising.

 Always drink fluids before exercising in the morning, particularly if you’ll be exercising in a warm environment. Keep in mind that your body is dehydrated from not drinking fluids during the night. Dehydration can cause fatigue and dizziness to occur during an exercise routine. If you’ll be doing a long workout, consider sipping a sports drink at the beginning and periodically throughout your exercise session.

By: Susan Willis

The female form is a beautiful thing, especially when we take care of ourselves. Unfortunately, it can be an uphill battle these days for we women to keep that toned, beautiful body we want. There are five things working against us:

1. Age: these days, 60 is the new 40. Women are looking good, later into life. Celebrities and regular women alike are demonstrating that they can stretch their good looks well past their 30s and 40s. So, we expect more of ourselves as we age. Still, the fact remains that we do age. Even if we have managed to keep the weight off, our skin and muscles can lose some of that toned look as the years go by.

2. Stress: given the pressures of the global economy, most of us are working more hours at home or at the office (or both), just trying to make ends meet. Our faces and bodies show that we feel and look a bit more tired than we did even 3 or 5 years ago.

3. Busy Schedules: A hard schedule takes its toll in terms of how much time we can devote ourselves to exercise, sleep and taking care of ourselves in general.

4. Changing Eating Habits: In our fast food culture, our collective eating habits have taken a turn for the worse. We take less time to plan, make and eat those healthy meals that are really good for our bodies.

5. Knowledge: How can we know which exercises will really work to regain that form we had in our younger years? Knowledge is power. Knowing which exercises to do – and how to do them properly – is key to regaining and keeping that great body.

How should we address these challenges? The good news is that all but #1 (Age) are controllable by how we live. In terms of item #5 (Knowledge), it never hurts to know more. Regardless of which body toning exercises you choose, here are some tips for how to get more out of each one:

1. Start by stretching: Any workout, no matter how intense or mild, should start out with at least some light stretching. This will warm up your muscles and reduced your chances for injuries.

2. Match the exercise to the body area: There is a toning exercise for every part of your body. Look for exercises to target outer thighs, tummy, inner thighs, abdominals, hamstrings, arms, and face separately.

3. Proper form: Following the right form for any exercise is a very important component of success. Just going through the motions is not enough. Yoga is a wonderful example of how much slight changes to body posture can make a big difference in our form and posture.

4. Maintain intensity: It is very important to maintain high levels of intensity throughout your workout. After a brief warm-up period, you need to keep your heart rate elevated to proper levels.

5. Use the right weights: If your routine includes weight-lifting, make sure to use the right weights to match your body style, your fitness goals, and how good of shape you are in. For example, if your goal is to have a more toned body, try using lighter weights with more repetitions.

Follow these tips when performing body toning exercises for a better, more successful workout as you go after that ideal female form.

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You hear different theories every day as to how much and what kind of cardio you should be doing in order to reach your goals. Some personal trainers will tell you a moderate pace hits your fat burning zone, while others proclaim that intense interval training for short periods of time is the best way to burn fat. So, which cardio training works best?

Steady State, Moderate-Paced Cardio

According to twenty-nine-year-old Jonathan Fass, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist at Rutgers University in New Jersey, steady-state, moderate-paced cardio training would be a good start for beginners, since they may not be able to work at higher intensities without risking injury or becoming quickly fatigued.

This type of cardio is performed at a continual intensity, where you can keep a conversation going with slight difficulty for a period of 20-60 minutes. You may want to find an activity you enjoy to help you stick to it. It could be running or jogging, biking, rowing, swimming, or using the elliptical trainer.

Fass believes this moderate type of training allows you to burn a higher number of calories, but it may not increase your metabolism the way interval cardio or weight training will based on the levels of intensity. Also, this training improves your endurance, but may not improve your maximum volume of oxygen (VO2) that your body can consume due to the low intensity of your workout.

In addition, your body adapts to this cardio training rather quickly. You will need to continue performing this moderate-intensity activity for a longer period of time in order to continue to see results. It may lead to a lot of wasted time in the gym. However, there is a more productive method for achieving fat loss.

Interval Training

Fass says working out for a period of time at a higher intensity followed by a period of rest is simply a better method for fat loss. Because of the intensity of interval cardio, your body will burn a great deal of calories after you are finished exercising. Why?

Since your muscles were working intensely for this type of cardio, small tears are created in the muscle tissue. Your body needs to repair these tears, which consumes a lot of energy, after your workout. Hence, your metabolism kicks up as the tissues are being repaired.

Another benefit from interval training is that it also pushes your body’s cardiovascular system more and helps improve your physical conditioning further. You may need to be in pretty good shape to begin this type of training. Beginners may want to start with the steady-state, cardio training first, then work your way into interval training.

If fat loss is your goal and you are already in decent shape, give the interval training a try instead of a steady-state cardio session. You may be amazed at the benefits you achieve and how much more time you’ll have instead of spending endless minutes on cardio machines.