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" If you do the treadmill or elliptical all the time, try adding the rowing machine or stair climber, maybe get a new bicycle. You want to keep it fresh. "

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" Slow-twitch muscle fibers are mostly used for long endurance exercises like aerobics, swimming, and distance running. Fast-twitch muscle fibers are generally more powerful and are activated during maximum exertion exercises like heavy weightlifting and intensive, short bursts of sprints. "

" Eating is not a bad thing; it's not a curse. And I think to have long, sexy, lean, tight muscles, you need to feed them with good quality proteins and make sure you stay hydrated. "

" Most of the time, I am quite familiar with the airports from which and to which I am traveling, and I know what I can eat there. If there is any doubt, I make sure I have something in my bag. A must-have for me is pre-measured protein powder in small Ziploc bags along with a shaker cup. "

" You want to have fun and try new things but also shock your muscles with new workouts so that you keep your body guessing and get the maximum results from your workout. "

" Combining proteins like egg whites and oatmeal with berries is the best and most important food of the day. The mix will help energize you. And you should have it in the first 30 minutes of rolling out of bed. "

" I'm sure strength-and-power people have been using kettlebells for years, but that doesn't necessarily mean they will work in a general training program. "

" Dinner should be low in caloric intake. Foods like fish and broccoli are very good choices. "

" Blueberries, strawberries, and broccoli are all high in vitamins. "

" If you're genetically predisposed to having bigger, more muscular legs, spinning is definitely going to accentuate that, for sure. "

" In addition to intense workouts, you need to be mindful of what you are feeding your body in order to keep it looking trim and tight. "

" Buffalo meat tastes just as delicious as red meat, but it comes much leaner. Because of its leanness, it also cooks more quickly. "

" Jumping on something too fast can be a mistake. Tae Bo was once the latest and greatest craze, but where is it now? "

" As parents, we have a responsibility to teach our family and our children everything they need to know about good health and eating and movement, and just an everyday healthy life. "

" I had a client who was getting ready for the Oscars, and all she ate was one meal a day - of two boiled eggs! I was able to persuade her to add some almonds and a protein shake and some vitamin supplements. It's a self-defeating strategy. You need to eat enough, particularly protein, to build lean and toned muscle in the first place. "

" Being pregnant is not license to forget all the rules that you abide by when you're not pregnant. Moving your body, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and eating proper foods throughout the day are even more important when you're pregnant. "

" People tend to lean on cardio machine handles, and their posture begins to suffer. "

" The most common mistake when women go into the gym is to watch someone else do an exercise and start doing the same one. "

" It's interesting to work with celebrities; they are very goal-oriented. But they still have to put their shorts on one leg at a time. "

" Remember that it's never too late and you're never too old to get the body you were born to have. "

" I equate exercising with brushing my teeth or taking a shower: It gets my day going. "

" If the mind is not healthy, you'll never get a sound body. "

" A boot-camp class that combines upper- and lower-body moves - like walking lunges and push-ups - gets the heart rate up quickly, burning fat and calories and toning muscles in a time-efficient way. "

" Asparagus is the best at de-bloating, since it helps flush out the bad stuff. "

" An ordinary pushup is much more advanced and challenging performed on a stability ball. "

" Nuts have gotten a bad rap because of their high fat content. But their protein, heart-healthy fats, high fibre, and antioxidant content earn them a place in your daily diet. I often say 'less is more,' and portion control is key to healthfully enjoying nuts. "

" Women often use weights that are too heavy. I like to stay in the 3- to 15-pound range. If you're more fitness-experienced, use weights in the 8- to 10-pound range. If you're a beginner, start in the 3-pound range. "

" The point of workouts are no longer to do double 60-minute sessions or go to classes five times a week. You don't want to burn out and beat your body up. "

" I love when my hotel room has a fridge, and I simply shop at a local supermarket for things like Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, healthy cereal - like Kashi - and skim milk. "

" Movement is exercise. Seemingly simple things - taking a walk, for example - can be just the spark your body needs to get back on a healthy track. "

" You need to stick to a workout that fits into your lifestyle, targets your body issues, but also correlates to your objectives, whether you're at home, on vacation, in the office, or on the road. "