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Don’t waste one more moment of your life living off fad diets that won’t set you up for weight loss success. Instead, try these 15 quick weight loss tips, so that you can start taking positive steps in the right direction.  See More At  15 Quick Weight Loss Tips

Get rid of those extra pounds and fit back into those old jeans, with these 11 waist trimming workouts. You’ll be able to watch your body transform, and all it takes is a few minutes each day.  See More At  11 Waist Trimming Workouts

Once the weather starts warming up, it’s time for us to pack our heavy sweaters and blazers away. Sleeveless dresses and short sleeved tops are about to gradually make their way to the fronts of our closets. Are you eager to wear your summer clothing, but not so confident about the way your arms look? Get those arms ready for summer clothing in 6 simple moves. This arm workout will help burn fat, and will tone and slim your arms down to be ready for summer in no time.  See More At  6 Moves for Summer Arms

Have you heard of Tabata Interval Training?  It’s a type of interval training that burns excess body fat. Four Minute Fat Blasters are an excellent first step toward weight loss.  We know that starting slow and taking small steps are what will help us stick with a program.  This program has routines designed specifically for anyone who wants to get into shape, lose fat, get healthier and feel fabulous!  See More At  Beginner's 4 Minute Fat Blaster Workout

The focus of this workout is the lower body.  Get ready to blast some fat, boost your metabolism and tighten your butt.  You will need water and a yoga mat.  See More At  Tighten Your Lower Half while Burning Fat

Tone up your triceps! Everyone wants powerful, well-defined, and sculpted arms.  Triceps make up roughly 2/3 of the muscle mass in your arms, so strengthening them should be your number one priority if you’re looking to score beautiful arms before warmer weather arrives. The Tricep Tone it Up Workout, for all fitness levels, will give you the challenge you need to earn a pair of toned and defined arms without that underarm jiggle.  See More At  Tricep Tone it Up Workout Challenge for all Fitness Levels

Fabulous arms are just a few months away.  This is a perfect arm workout to tighten, tone and define. Equipment Needed:  2-3 sets of dumbbells ranging in weight from 5-20 pounds, depending on your fitness level, either a workout bench or stability ball and a chair.  See More At  Fabulous Arms in Five Moves

Toned triceps make your entire arms look slim and fit. This workout will get rid of that extra “jiggle” around the underarm by getting rid of stubborn fat and sculpting sleek muscles! This routine is designed to burn, burn, burn…that stubborn fat while uncovering the tricep muscle! This is a fast paced workout that is cardio intensive, so get ready to sweat!  See More At  Summer Tricep Toning Workout

Summer or not, there’s no better time to get those beautifully toned and defined arms.  This challenge is designed for 7 days, but don’t stop there! You can easily incorporate these routines into your normal workout week once the challenge has ended. After the 7 day challenge, you can choose two workouts to do each week.  Any of these routines can be done at home or in the gym.  See More At  Summer Arms Challenge - Seven Day Arm Workout Routine for Women

Your ankles take the brunt of your body’s weight and force on a daily basis. Walking throughout the day puts pressure on your ankle joints, but even passive activities like standing and leaning can cause wear and tear. Add these everyday duties to your fitness regimen and we’re talking about excessive strain that can lead to injury and stress over time. It’s important to exercise your ankles with non-traditional movements and stretches so that they don’t wear down faster than they should, especially if you live an active life. These ankle workouts will make your ankles stronger to support those intense workouts!  See More At  Strengthening Ankle Workout to Prevent Injuries and Promote Healing

Feeling tired? Drained? Stressed? Do you need a bit more get-up-and-go? Toxins from the food we eat or our environment may be weighing us down. It might be time to try detoxing body strategies that will help you look better and feel more energetic. The good news is that you don’t need pricey spa treatments or medical procedures to detox. We’ve got 6 body detox techniques to try.  See More At  6 Body Detox Techniques

You walk into the gym, packed with fitness enthusiasts, or pass a few runners in the neighborhood. They ALL have headphones in their ears, jamming! Studies show that music gets us started and keeps us going through the plateau we hit while working out. Skinny Ms. has searched high and low to bring you great motivational workout hits regardless of the exercise you’re doing! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!  See More At  Top Motivating Workout Songs to Get Your Hips Moving!

Whether you want flat abs or a six pack, this workout will help you get there. Go ahead and work your abs 2 -3 times weekly, especially if you want defined abs.  Remember, what you eat is what will most effect the way your abs look.  By eating a healthy diet with portion control, drinking plenty of water and doing ab targeted exercises…you will get ripped abs.  See More At  Ripped Abs Workout

Summer is just around the corner and we’ve got a workout that’s going to challenge your body like never before! This body weight workout will burn calories while toning from head to toe.  See More At  Body Weight Workout for the Ultimate Beach Body

This leg routine will work your lower body muscles from different angles, leaving you with lean and toned legs. In order to get the best results be sure to work legs two times weekly, follow a clean eating plan, drink plenty of water, and perform at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular activities three or more times weekly.  See More At  Get Lean and Sculpted Legs with This Workout

Ready for a firm, lifted butt that shows off your curves in your favorite jeans, or makes your new dress turn heads? A tightened and toned butt takes work and dedication, but it doesn’t need to break the bank. If you’ve sworn off your gym membership in favor of at home workouts and outdoor training, we’ve got a list of butt workouts that won’t cost you a penny, and will strengthen and tone your gluteal muscles just as effectively as heavy machinery and expensive classes.  See More At  9 Ways to Get a Butt Lift for Free

8 Minute Lower Body Circuit Training Circuit training keeps your heart rate up as you move from exercise to exercise, so you burn fat and tone up quickly! A circuit is the completion of all exercises in the routine, one after the other, with little to no rest between exercises. Each completed circuit is followed by a short rest period. This workout focuses on firming your thighs and glutes, all while burning excess body fat. Get ready to lunge and squat your way to a gorgeous lower body!  See More At  8 Minute Lower Body Circuit Training

Going to the beach or pool this summer? Or maybe you just want to have lean and toned legs all year long. First grab your dumbbells and get lean, toned, and sexy legs with our Summer Legs Workout! This workout is designed for toning and fat burning.  See More At  Summer Legs Workout

Looking to get that perfect beach body by summer, but don’t know where to start?  The might just be for you!  It’s been proven effective in all types of people, from the everyday woman to supermodels. Don’t believe us? Try it out for yourself and see results in just sixty days!  See More At  Brazil Butt Lift - Beach Body

Food is fuel. All runners know how meals impact each run. We’ve compiled 19 of our favorite snacks and meals for runners to help you run your best and recover afterward.  See More At  19 Meals for Your Best Run

Last week we challenged you with an intense arm workout. This week we’re focusing on tightening that butt and toning those legs. This legs and butt workout is Part II of our 4-Week Resistance Bands Challenge.  See More At  Resistance Bands Challenge: Week 2 - Legs & Butt

From troublesome thighs to stick-like calves, the legs are a problem area for many of us. The good news is that a lower body workout that focuses on the legs can get your gams back in gear.  Here are 4 leg toning exercises that can be done on their own or incorporated into another exercise routine:  See More At  4 Exercises for Lean, Toned Legs

Plyometrics are a type of exercise that involves explosive, fast movements designed to produce results quickly.  I workout six days a week and typically my workout plan includes weight training 5-6 days and cardio at least 3 days a week. I gave this challenge a whirl last weekend and was surprised at how sore my glutes and legs were afterwards.  This is my go to workout when I want results, quick.  See More At  Weekend Plyometric Challenge

Butt, booty, backside, bum, glutes…whatever you call it, this workout is made to lift and tighten the entire butt. The gluteus consists of four muscles, the maximus, medius, minimus, and the tensor fasciae latae.  The following exercises are designed to hit all angles of the gluteus.  See More At  Lift and Tighten Your Backside

Hamstrings are an area that can be hard to target with no equipment; but have no fear; we’ve got your home fitness routine right here!  We’ve got the solution for you to hit this area hard and get those shapely summer legs you’ve always wanted with the best hamstring workout at home.  The hamstrings are a critical area to tone and we’ve got the moves to do it with a home fitness routine.  See More At  At-Home Hamstring Workout

Weights are a great exercise tool to build strength, but they often overshadow resistance bands. Resistance bands come in different colors to represent the level of resistance they provide, so certain colors are more difficult than others. These tools are easy to use, are easy to travel with, and can help tone you from head to toe.  See More At  Full Body Resistance Bands Challenge

Getting toned thighs in time for shorts season is easier than you may think. Our thighs tend to carry excess fat, but with the right workout you can blast it all away.  See More At  7 Moves to Blast Thigh Fat

By strengthening and growing your muscles, you will increase your metabolic rate and burn fat more efficiently. Women who do weight training exercises on a consistent basis lower their risk of getting osteoporosis…the benefits for both women and men are many. One of the best benefits of weightlifting is getting a lean and sexy body.  Now there’s some good reasons to do your daily workout.  See More At  Improve Flexibility, Balance and Strength with This Routine

Injury can be one of the biggest obstacles in someone’s journey to become fit and healthy. The most common injuries experienced from exercising (not sports) are muscles strains, sprained ankles, shin splints, tendinopathy, knee injuries, and wrist sprains, according to WebMD. However, if you’re injury prone and you know it, then you are one step ahead of the game! Don’t let the fear of getting hurt keep you from achieving your goals and getting into the best shape of your life!  See More At  How to Train When You're Injury Prone

If you have cankles, or calves that seem to go directly into your foot i.e. thicker ankles, it can be difficult to feel free enough to bear those lower legs. Thankfully, there is a way to combat this. Calf muscle workouts and jumping rope can target that area and help you tone and trim. Cardio is a key component of getting rid of cankles, so make sure you’re doing some sort of cardio 3 times a week for success. Our Absolute Beginner’s Running Program is a great place to start. Now get ready to lose your cankles for good with these calf exercises that turn flab into fab!  See More At  Cankles to Lean Ankles Workout

Tired of finding workouts that are too hard and do not have any modifications?  Skinny Ms. has put together workouts designed for those people who responded to our question on Skinny Ms. Fitness Facebook about wanting Absolute Beginner Workouts.  These workouts are put together with modified and simple exercises that are not overly intensive and are doable for anyone, regardless of size or age.  See More At  Absolute Beginner’s Workout – Part 1

You know the importance of consistent cardiovascular exercise and strength training to your overall health, but did you know that flexibility training is just as essential to a strong body? Stretching the muscles regularly will not only work to prevent injuries, but it also will increase your range of motion, improve your circulation, and strengthen your joints. Learn more about the benefits of stretching here and give these Total Body Exercises for Increased Flexibility a try.  See More At  Stretch it Out- Total Body Exercises for Increased Flexibility

If you’re pressed for time, you may reconsider your workout plans when you think about the energy required to get to the gym. To guarantee that you stick to your goals, we’ve compiled 15 quick workouts that can help you tone and strengthen your entire body. No excuses, just work.  See More At  15 Toning Working in 15 Minutes or Less

Waking up any earlier than you need to on a given day can be a scary thought. As much as we want to sleep in to grab every extra second of sleep, while we think that extra time in bed will make us feel better throughout the day, it turns out that those extra minutes mean nothing in terms of all day energy.  See More At  7-Day Morning Workout Challenge

Don’t have enough time for your normal workout? No worries! Rev up your metabolism with this 10 Minute Mini Workout Challenge. Mini’s are in! Continue to burn calories long after your workout.  See More At  10 Minute Mini Workout Challenge

As winter ends, summer sneaks up very soon afterward. Since summer clothing often means shorts and bikinis, if you’d like to get your legs ready for summertime, that’s an area you can begin to work on now. This leg workout is quick, but every minute of those 15 minutes will require your full energy. Think about how you normally spend a fifteen minute break in your day. Checking email? Playing Candy Crush? Make those minutes count. Beat the curve, workout ahead of the season, and be ready with your shorts on that first warm day.  See More At  Summer Legs in 15 Minutes

Have you been exercising and eating healthily, yet you still can’t seem to lose that unwanted belly fat? This can be so frustrating! While you might believe that there’s not much more about your lifestyle that you can change, these belly fat loss tips could be the secret! Check out these five common issues that can lead to excess belly fat, and then change them! Implement these changes into your daily life and you’ll make your way to a flat belly before you know it!  See More At  5 Reasons You're Not Losing Belly Fat

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), typically includes a short warm up, followed by 6-10 high intensity exercises, with low intensity recovery periods or rest, and lastly a cool down.  When performing the intensity workout portion, near maximum effort is required.  HIIT usually lasts between 15 – 20 minutes.  See More At  3 Home Workouts for Awesome Abs

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), typically includes a short warm up, followed by 6-10 high intensity exercises, with low intensity recovery periods or rest, and lastly a cool down.  When performing the intensity workout portion, near maximum effort is required.  HIIT usually lasts between 15 – 20 minutes.  See More At  Fat Blasting HIIT Workout – Burn Fat up to 24 Hours

Life can get pretty crazy sometimes. Between carpool duties, meal planning, and household chores, it’s no surprise that getting the gym isn’t high on the priority list. Unfortunately, that lack of exercise time can lead to a little extra padding around the middle. Short on time, but want to lose the flab? Give our 10 Minute At-Home Fat Blasting Workout a try! It uses high intensity interval training to help you get the most out of your workouts in the fewest amount of minutes.  See More At  10 Minute At-Home Fat Blasting Workout

Our op-ed, Are You Sitting Down? It May Be Cutting Your Life Expectancy, explained the dangers of a lifestyle that demands that we be seated for the majority of the work day. Slash the risks of a sedentary lifestyle and get moving with our office workout!  See More At  Total Body Office Workout

This workout is performed sitting.  Weight training has numerous benefits. Read about some of the benefits here.  See More At  Shape Up Size Down Arm Workout

Jazz up your cardio routine with our Jacks and Jumps Tabata workout! Who said Jumping Jacks can’t be fun AND give you a phenomenal workout?  See More At  Jazzed Up Jacks and Jumps Tabata Workout

There’s no place like home… to burn some calories! Not making it to the gym today? That’s fine. We’ve made a full-body fat-burning routine that will make you question why you ever go to the gym. This 5-minute workout can easily replace your workout for the day. Get dressed, and get ready!  See More At  5 Minute Fat Burning Home Workout

Did you know that you can get a fabulous, full-body workout in just 10 minutes? Simply follow along with the workout below. Go through each exercise the recommended number of times, or repetitions, and then circle back to complete them all twice more for a total of 3 rounds. This workout requires plenty of energy, so stock up on healthy snacks like the ones in our list of 12 Clean Eating Snacks for Weight Loss!  See More At  10-Minute Power Workout

You’d be amazed at what you can accomplish in just 7 minutes! These fast exercises will slim and tone your midsection.  Our workout includes aspects of cardio to shed inches and drop pounds, while incorporating strength training to tighten those muscles that surround your spine. These toning exercises will also help alleviate lower back pain, as they help to stabilize the spine. So, get ready to whittle your middle – for good!  See More At  7 Minutes to Whittle Your Middle

Kettlebells have a long history that dates back to 18th-century Russia. Originally used by farmers who became noticeably stronger and more defined, they slowly developed into a standard piece of workout equipment. Kettlebells build strength in your core, shoulders, and legs while also allowing you a stronger grip for heavier weights.  See More At  5 Day Beginner's Kettlebell Challenge

Bodyweight workouts are often high intensity with fat burning and muscle toning results.  No dumbbells or barbells required…just you and an interval timer. Inferno – 4 Minute Fat Burn targets the lower body and is exactly as it sounds, it BURNS!  See More At  Inferno - 4 Minute Fat Burn

Everybody’s got to start somewhere!  This routine is for anyone ready to get fit and stay that way for a lifetime. If losing weight and getting fit seems overwhelming, this routine is for you.  Though soreness is a good thing, working out too hard at the start can lead to injury and discouragement.  This simple 10 – 15 minute beginner’s fat blasting routine will have you losing body fat and boosting your self-esteem as you begin your get fit journey!  Below you will find the video demonstrating this routine, so there’s no guess work.  See More At  Beginner's Total Body Fat Blasting Routine

Burn fat with our 4 Minute Weightlifting Boot-Camp! This is an intense total body workout with you as the drill sergeant. Take your fitness to a new level with a combination of drills and exercises to help you get leaner and stronger in record time. Come on – anybody can workout for 4 minutes!  See More At  4 Minute Body Weight Boot-Camp