Toning Shoes: Do They Really Work?

Toning shoes claim to firm up and shape your legs and butt better than regular sneakers. Find out if your body could really benefit from these fitness shoes.

    Who hasn't wished for a miracle product to hit the market that can help you get fit, slim, and toned without putting in any extra effort?

Researchers, or at least marketing departments, were listening. About 10 years ago, a company called Masai Barefoot Technology, or MBT, launched their toning shoes.

An Essential Part of Women's Health

    A good fitness program involves cardiovascular (cardio) exercise, muscle toning, and stretching for flexibility — it can help keep you vital and ward off dangerous threats to women's health, like heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes. And while men and women can benefit from similar workouts, women can and should tailor their own fitness routine — one that’s just right for your body’s needs and wants.

Adding Krav Maga to Your Exercise Routine

Learning this self-defense technique is also a great way to get a good workout.

    Krav Maga, pronounced "krahv muh-GAH," is a type of martial art that includes self-defense moves and techniques. Krav Maga was developed during the 1940s in Israel by a man named Imi Lichtenfeld, who taught his self-defense techniques to soldiers. Since then, Krav Maga has become an increasingly popular form of fitness and self-defense across the world, including the United States, where it is a trendy and challenging way to get in shape.

How to Train Like an Olympian

Instead of just applauding the Olympians in Vancouver, get inspired! Use these tips to train like a gold medalist and create a world-class workout.

    You may not be an Olympian, but there are lessons you can learn from them if you want to improve your athletic performance and overall fitness.

The Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

Outdoor exercise has many advantages. Get some tips on getting fit while enjoying the great outdoors.

    There is no debating the health benefits of daily exercise. All agree that we need at least 30 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity every day. The good news is that you don't have to work out in a gym to get in shape. Outdoor exercises are just as effective, can be more fun, and have some appealing advantages.