The Ultimate Jump Rope Workout

Jumping rope is a great cardiovascular workout and can be fun as well. It not only trains the heart, but it helps with muscle endurance, coordination, balance, stability, and explosion. The primary muscles that are being trained are the shoulder muscles, forearms, calves, … Continue reading

Thinking Out of the Clean Plate Club

After your brain registers that you are full, are any of these thoughts familiar as you continue to eat? This is so good. I love this restaurant; leftovers for lunch is such a treat. There’s not really enough here to … Continue reading

Music That Makes You Move

When I’m in the gym, I want music that makes me feel like I have no choice but to move. Sometimes to keep the workout interesting, I’ll run on the elliptical to the beat of the music- so for three … Continue reading

Sensa Six-Month Supply Giveaway

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS EXPIRED. WINNERS WERE NOTIFIED 2/2/09 and 2/9/09. Thank you for your interest. We’re giving away two six-month supplies of Sensa (valued at $235 each), the new appetite suppressant that helps you manage your weight. Simply join MyDIR, … Continue reading

Train for Success

“How many reps and sets should I do?” As a personal trainer, I hear this question every day and my reply to them is “what is your exercise goal?” There are three main factors that can be changed while lifting … Continue reading

Beware of the Most Dangerous Health Scams

Traversing the dangerous landscape of health products is a difficult task. All well-intentioned consumers have to be cautious about the beneficial claims of some sneaky hucksters who are out for a quick buck… even if it’s at the expense of … Continue reading

3 Reasons Weight Watchers Worked For Me

Roni from RonisWeigh is our guest blogger for January. You’ll recall she recently took runner-up for Best Diet Blog and her site GreenLiteBites won Best Healthy Recipe site category in our first Diet Site Awards. On her sites she shares … Continue reading

Tune In: Susan Lucci on Rachael Ray

How does Susan Lucci maintain her fantastic figure? The soap star reveals her secret for tackling cardio, strength training and toning – all in one shot! Find out on Wednesday January 21st on the Rachael Ray Show – Check your … Continue reading