Fitness regimens inspired by the best films of 2012. Coming in at #1: The Avengers.




In Marvel’s The Avengers, Nick Fury recruits a motley crew of brilliant, brawny heroes worthy of saving the world. We, however, needed one exemplary hero to highlight for a fitness regimen. What was our thought process? Here it goes.

First up, Dr. Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk. ...

Fitness regimens inspired by the best films of 2012. Coming in at #3: Skyfall.



It’s true; James Bond likes the finer things in life. He may not turn down the occasional filet mignon (and the not so occasional glass of Scotch), but to save M and protect all that MI6 stands for, Bond had to keep his fitness ...

Fitness regimens inspired by the best films of 2012. Coming in at #2: The Dark Knight Rises.



Bruce Wayne may come off as a dull-witted, self-indulgent son of privilege but for good reason. In the art of averting suspicion, developing an alter persona is the first lesson in Superhero ...

Don’t let shorter days and colder weather keep you from what you love. Follow these winter workout tips to stay fit.

Just because the days are shorter and the weather colder doesn’t mean you have to skip out on the workouts you love. Whether you’re at the gym, ...

Doing everything right but still finding it hard to lose the fat? Check out three common reasons why it’s been so tough.

Food Intolerance

You’re eating everything you’re supposed to – eggs, fish, lean mean, ...

Reduce injury and recover faster with these easy steps.

Get Better Sleep

Take your bedtime routine as seriously as your workout routine. Quality sleep influences healthy weight ...

Want an effective and engaging way to get your cardio? Learn how high-intensity interval training (HIT) can help you reap the same benefits of endurance training faster.

Simply put, HIT incorporates alternating bursts of vigorous aerobic activity with low-intensity aerobic breaks. A recent study aimed to determine whether HIT was more efficient than traditional endurance training. Researchers found that during the course of one week, those who performed three 20-minute HIT sessions experienced the same or even superior benefits of subjects who ...

Kettlebells have been around for hundreds of years, but its surge in popularity has made it a cardio and strength training mainstay. See how functional training could be the missing piece to your routine. ...