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By Michelle Kennedy Take your workout to new heights, literally! Doing stairs is a great way to get your thigh muscles engaged while giving your heart a whole new challenge. Because the human body is really effective at adapting (which means workouts get easier), give your... |
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By Michelle Kennedy Doesn’t matter if you studied ballet all through college or just like to cut a rug (badly) in the living room—dancing is fun, it’s liberating and it’s a darn good way to get your heart pumping. And thanks to shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing... |
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By Michelle Kennedy Take a step back in time and revisit the days of step aerobics. Look around your house for a step that suits your fitness level: a foot rest, the first step on the staircase, or even the curb outside. Your legs do a lot of the work, but allowing your arms to... |
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By Michelle Kennedy No matter where in the U.S. you live right now, it’s hot! But just because you’re sweating doesn’t mean your heart’s getting the workout it needs. So when the thermostat outside is reaching record heights, crank up the A/C and head to the living room. You can... |
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By Michelle Kennedy Usually the first things that come to mind when you think about aerobic exercise (besides Jane Fonda) are running, biking, swimming. But there are a lot of moves you can do that are both physically challenging and good for your heart. The best part is they don... |
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