Jason Kozma

Do you work out because you want to lose weight, tone and permanently get rid of that muffin top? You know that cardio is important, but how do you exercise efficiently to lose the most? What is a "fat burning zone"? Is it better to work out at lower intensity?

People with high metabolism burn more calories that those with low metabolism. But how does this work?

We all love Thanksgiving and can't wait to gather around the dinner table with family and friends. Do you know that most Americans will consume more than 4,500 calories and close to 200 grams of fat on Thanksgiving day alone? Research shows that most of those calories are not just from the traditional meal (a whopping 2000 calories!) but from the all-day snacking in front of the TV watching Thanksgiving Day parade and then sports events.

Use the following 7 steps as your guide for packing healthy lunches that cover the spectrum of nutrients that your growing kids needs. Don't have kids? Keep reading. You'll need these steps when packing your own nutrient-dense, fitness lunches.

Make stretching a part of your routine and you will also notice how much better your posture will get. Relaxed muscles will help you reach better health and look younger.

So you want to get in shape; you've been working out for weeks but you don't see the results you were hoping for. Why? One answer can be your metabolism. It acts like your body's furnace, converting the fuel in the food we eat into the energy needed to power everything that we do.

What if you were told that there is a magical drink out there that can help you lose weight, make your body lean and improve your health. Would you be surprised to know that it's free and you can have as much of it as you want?

There are many of us who lament that our derrière is too big, but a large number of women are desperate to add shape to their flat butt. So where to begin?

For best results, it is worth investing in a personal trainer who can help you achieve your goals, but if you want to try it on your own here is what you need to know.

If your job keeps you in a chair for hours at a time, and you don't exercise when off the clock, then your body is just accustomed to inactivity. It's time to wake up your under-used muscles and to reacquaint yourself with the joy of motion. A simple way to get back into the swing of things is to go on a 30 to 60 minute walk either before work or after you return home. Once you've broken yourself in with consistent walks.