You may have heard of someone who has worked out with a Couch to a 5K program. What if a 5K is too much for you just starting out? How about a 2K, a mile and a half? Marcie Fraser has a program that you can do within four weeks.
05/21/2013 05:00 AM
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A decline bench is awesome for abdominals, but if you want a broad chest, you can also use the decline bench. Chest often mixes in push-ups and benching. This one mixes in a decline bench press. Marcie Fraser explains in today's Tone Up.
05/16/2013 05:00 AM
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It may seem obvious how to breathe, but it's not obvious when you're lifting. It can make a difference. It's recommended to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Marcie Fraser explains.
05/14/2013 05:00 AM
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When you're talking fitness, you want to talk strength or toning. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser is doing a little strength training using a process called 'negatives.'
05/09/2013 05:00 AM
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We're headed into the summer and that means travel. Don't let trips ruin your workout. No one wants to bring free weights on their trip but there is something most of us carry: a backpack or a small tote. For this edition of Tone Up, YNN’s Marcie Fraser shows us how to use a backpack for a workout on the go.
05/07/2013 05:00 AM
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Want to get into shape? Got 10 minutes? Get a pull up bar or join a gym and this entire routine can be done in just a few minutes every day. You're going to get a great shape, great toning and a great body.
Updated 05/02/2013 05:00 AM
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How's your belly? Don't like that lower belly pouch? Standing abdominals will help strengthen your lower abdominals in order to pull the belly in. Marcie Fraser shows you how.
04/30/2013 05:00 AM
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Have you hit a plateau in your workout? In today's Tone Up, Marcie Fraser explains how to break through and lose that weight.
04/25/2013 05:00 AM
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Need a challenge? Try a front squat for your lower body. They're not for beginners. Marcie Fraser explains.
04/23/2013 05:00 AM
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If you want to work out that lower body, you'll want to take a mountain climb. We're not talking outside; we're talking indoor mountain climbers. Marcie Fraser explains.
04/18/2013 05:00 AM
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Marcie Fraser has a super exercise that you can do with just one dumbbell. Grab a dumbbell and get a bench or a chair to set your knee on for back rows.
04/16/2013 05:00 AM
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When trying to trim your waist line, many people try a machine called the rotary torso. Some people live by it, but you need to be a little careful. Marcie Fraser demonstrates the proper motion, and a safer move for beginners.
Updated 04/11/2013 05:00 AM
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When you're working out, you want to make sure you're working out all of your body parts evenly. When you're working out opposite parts, say your thighs and your hamstrings, your chest and your back, or your biceps and triceps; they're opposite muscle groups. Working them out at one time, saves time, but also gives you a really nice, even development. For this edition of Tone Up, Marcie Fraser works her biceps and triceps at the same time, with hammer curls.
04/09/2013 05:00 AM
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If you're looking to bump up the intensity of your workout, something that is called a pause set or a drop set can help you. It's pretty basic, but it goes fast. Marcie Fraser explains.
04/04/2013 05:00 AM
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Who hasn't hit a plateau at some point? Can't make the scale budge or your strength isn't getting any stronger? Swapping repetitions will help you can get out of a plateau. Marcie Fraser has more for this edition of Tone Up.
04/02/2013 05:00 AM
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When working your triceps, you can use free weights, but French curls are also effective. French curls are done behind your head, using a French curl bar. Marcie Fraser demonstrates.
Updated 03/28/2013 05:00 AM
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Shin splints are a terrible feeling that comes in between your shin bone and the muscle. In order to try and strengthen the front of the bone, some physical therapists say you should do toe ups or shin strengtheners. For this edition of Tone Up, YNN’s Marcie Fraser shows you the machinery that will help you do that.
03/26/2013 05:00 AM
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When you're looking for something to work out in, your jacket can make a difference. Marcie Fraser explains.
03/21/2013 05:00 AM
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You may have seen bioceramic pants in the media. Their claim is that they burn the fat right off your body. They are very tight, form-fitting pants and they're very thermal. They may or may not burn fat off your body, but they do make you sweat. So, if you put the bioceramic pants on and you sweat, you're going to sweat three times as much. Marcie Fraser has more for this edition of Tone Up.
03/19/2013 05:00 AM
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Marcie Fraser gives us a few tips on how to find the perfect swim goggles.
03/14/2013 05:00 AM
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