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    Erin Kurdyla, Fresh Fitness Tips, SELF Magazine

    Erin Kurdyla, Fresh Fitness Tips, SELF Magazine

  • The Workout that Burns 30% More Calories

    Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineWith the official first day of summer just around the corner, what better way to blast through a weight loss plateau than taking your runs off the pavement and to the sand of your favorite beach? You'll love the cool breeze, the ocean mist, and the 30% more calories you'll

  • 4 Ways to Avoid Gym Germs

    Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineLet's face it; it's tough to avoid germs when you're breaking a sweat. And it's even harder to keep bacteria at bay if you're sharing space with hundreds of other fitness fans at the gym or in the studio. What's an exerciser to do to stay healthy and safe? Clean up your ac

  • 4 Tips for Treating Shin Splints

    Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineNothing slows a runner down like the nagging pain of shin splints. Ouch! Soothe the aches of your sore shins with a few helpful tips and stretches from Ann Bruck, ACE-personal trainer and registered yoga teacher of The Sports Club/LA-Boston.

  • A Beginner's Guide to Spinning (Don't Be Intimidated!)

    Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazinePeeked in, but still intimidated by the loud music and sweat covered bodies of the spinning room? Don't be! Spinning is a great indoor cardio workout that blasts up to 400 calories a class, tones legs, and sculpts abs. Bonus: Once you're in the seat (or saddle) it's your c

  • What's a UGI Ball? 3 Moves That'll Make You Want One

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineYou'll be ready to show-off your curves in a two-piece this summer after working out with the Ugi ball. This fun new fitness tool, which has the squish of a beanbag and the bounce back of a stress ball, lets you do versatile moves that have the power to change your body

  • Coffee Talk: 5 Fun Caffeine Facts!

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineJava junkies rejoice! In honor of Starbuck's 40th anniversary (love the new logo!), here are some fun caffeine/coffee fitness factoids from our experts here at SELF:Related: 7-Day Superfood Diet Plan

  • Planning a Wedding? 4 Moves to Tame Stress

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineNo doubt about it, wedding planning is stressful for any bride. Make it a "royal wedding" with 1,900 invitations mailed and multiply that stress level by 10! Keep calm, Miss Kate Middleton and all you other brides-to-be, in any stressful scenarios with these tension-tam

  • Prep Your Legs to Wear Spring's Hottest Shoes

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineOn most days I'm a jeans and sneakers kind of girl, but one look at spring's hot new wedges, and I'm reconsidering my casual look. My only hesitation is the thought of the post-wear aches and pains. To ease my worries, I asked Alexis Craig, private trainer and TRX Instr

  • St. Patty's Day Detox Workout

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineHappy St. Patrick's Day! Let's face it...everyone's a little Irish on this day and traditionally that means enjoying a green beer (or two), corned beef, and a few shamrock cookies. If you plan to dress in green and celebrate like a leprechaun, why not rev up that metabo

  • Would You Try This Outdoor Elliptical Bike?

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineMeet the StreetStrider! This crazy-looking contraption is the perfect cross between an outdoor bike and a stationary elliptical. It's powered by arm levers and foot platforms, which move like the popular gym machine, giving riders a total-body workout while cruising thr

  • Spring Workout Gear: 5 Favorite Pants

    <i>By Erin Kurdyla</i>, <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.self.com?mbid=synd_yshine">SELF magazine</a> <br> <br> Are your pants hot, sweaty, and all bunched up by the end of your workouts? Mine are! Crazy spring temperatures can make it tough to choose which workout gear is best. The morning chill calls for long pants, but by mid-workout your body kicks into high gear and you're dreaming of a shorter hemline. The perfect spring pant solution... the capri! Here are 5 I love...</b> <br>

  • 5 Tips for a More Effective Workout

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineIf you're already dreaming of your summer bikini body, but can't even imagine having enough free time to break a sweat, we've got your solution. These five simple tricks from The Sports Club/LA will get you better workout results in less time.Related: Get Great Gear to

  • Beginner's Guide: Weight Lifting (is not scary!)

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineWe all know that staying fit means including a healthy dose of cardio and strength training. But sometimes navigating the world of reps, sets, and dumbbells can be intimidating and confusing. Here we'll tackle some common questions and concerns, so you'll be ready to hi

  • Winter Running Gear Must-Haves

    <i>By Jaclyn Emerick,</i> <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.self.com?mbid=synd_yshine">SELF magazine</a> <br> <br></b> Keep up with SELF staffer Jaclyn Emerick as she preps for her first-ever marathon. She'll share personal stories, training tips and tricks, her favorite running gear and more between now and when the gun goes off on race day. <br> <br> Allow me to paint you a (miserable) picture: It's 2 p.m. on Monday, February 21st. It's about 28 degrees and there's four inches of fresh snow covering Manhattan. Central Park has clearly confused itself with Chicago, and the wind is using my face as a punching bag (rude!). But when the training plan calls for 14 miles, this bleak wintery landscape looks like a Bora Bora vacation compared to what 2+ hours on a treadmill has to offer.

  • 4 Reasons to Give Spinning A Try!

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineIt's true that spinning can burn up to 12 calories a minute and is a total-body wonder, but if your first ride left you with a "pain in the butt", like me, you may not be ready to jump back into the saddle quite yet. But I say, try, try, try again. Most experts agree th

  • Total Wedding-Body Workout Plan!

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazinePlanning a spring wedding? Look your best in your dress with a few toning moves from Jennifer Cohen, founder of No Gym Required and trainer on CW's Shedding for the Wedding (Think: The Biggest Loser for couples prepping for their big day). From strapless to off-the-shou

  • Why You Should Be Your #1 Valentine

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineIn a stunning new survey conducted by Glamour, young women (of various shapes and sizes from around the country) reported having an average of 13 negative thoughts about their body each day.Related: Stars' Favorite Heart-Healthy Recipes WOW! This Valentine's Day fall in

  • Self's Heart-Healthy Tips!

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineHeart Disease is the #1 killer of women in America. And according to the American Heart Association 1 in 6 U.S. women will die of heart disease. How healthy is your heart? February is not only Valentine's Day; it's also American Heart Month and it's the perfect time to

  • Heart Healthy Couple's Workout

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineWith Valentine's Day just around the corner it's time to plan your date night. Skip the crowded and over priced dinner and head to a great class instead. Former Olympian, trainer, and owner of California based Equilibrium Pilates Studios, Annabelle Rosemurgy has created

  • Why the Boot Camp Trend Stands Strong

    By Erin Kurdyla, SELF magazineI love Boot Camp! I would rather do push-ups, pull-ups, and sprints than shake my tush in a Zumba class, or hold a pose in a Yoga studio on most days. Turns out I'm not alone. The boot camp trend gained popularity a few years back and hasn't lost steam yet! So what's th