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

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" All of the exercises in the world won't give you that buff bikini body if you are not eating and hydrating properly. "

" Feeling your clothes fitting better is going to make you feel better. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Eating foods like asparagus and celery will help keep you full and debloat you. "

" If you have a resolution to go to the gym, it'll be a lot easier if you get a great trainer or get your partner or your work buddy or your best friend to go with you so that you're held accountable to yourself and to that other person. "

" 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. "

" Women can overdo it in their commitment to muscle development. "

" 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. "

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

" Eating processed foods will prevent you from losing weight and shedding fat. "

" I like quick and efficient circuit training. "

" 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. "

" Work out to music that's fun for you. I like a good beat; something from Jay-Z or Eminem. "

" I always do some sort of plank exercise - whether it's a regular plank or a side plank, I always incorporate it into my workout. "

" The program for me, 'The Ultimate New York Body Plan,' is about realizing the best you and really loving the body you create. "

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

" Avoid any exercise that is quad-centric. None of my clients come to me because she wants bulkier quads - you aren't fitting into your skinny jeans with those! "

" It's true of models in general - I don't think they eat and fuel properly throughout the day. "

" The moment your kids start crawling, they are exercising. To them, movement is fun and organic... It is adults who have turned daily activity into a mandatory chore. "

" The Swiss Ball Pike is a total-body exercise that is especially great for your core, arms, and lower back. "

" Lie and tell the waiter that you're deathly allergic to butter. This way you can enjoy the steak without all the excess fat. "

" Walking is great because it's an amazing exercise, and it also helps to clear your head and relieve any built-up stress before the work day begins. "

" If motivation is an issue, I would try to get out of your house to work out, not just go into the basement. "

" 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. "

" In my experience, working with a bride-to-be, the last couple of weeks leading up to the wedding is uber-stressful. "

" Move with them, be active with them - whether it's swimming or scooting or bicycling or playing soccer. Engage your child. "