Sticking to a fitness regimen (a.k.a. commitment) has been proven to be the absolute most challenging thing for people who constantly seek to shape up. It's the reason why fitness is a multi-billion dollar industry and it's not about to...

WATCH and train along with this 20 minute chest toning workout video presentation from international fitness author, model, Labrada sponsored athlete and registered nurse Cécile Bayeul.

Maple Crunch Chicken   Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup instant oatmeal 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 fryer chicken, cut into pieces   Directions: Melt margarine in a pan in 350°F oven. Mix together...

Shrimp with Pumpkin and Zucchini Fettuccine   Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 ounces whole wheat fettuccine 2 strips bacon, sliced 1 medium onion, diced small 1 small leek, white part only, diced small...

Black Bean Soup   Ingredients: 12 ounces dried black beans, rinsed 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 large onion, finely diced (about 8 ounces) 2 large celery stalks, finely diced (about 4 ounces) 1 large carrot, finely diced (about 4 ounces)...

Stuffed Turkey Breast Italian Style   Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) skinless turkey breasts 4 pinches dried Italian herbs 4 slices prosciutto ham 2 ounces goat cheese, sliced into 4 pieces 8 large fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon olive oil 1...

Author of The Body Sculpting Bible for Men and The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Hugo Rivera, discusses the truth behind the training myth of high reps for cutting and low reps for bulking. Watch this video to hear what...

Watch this excellent video by former Navy SEAL and fitness book author Stew Smith, to learn a few key moves with a medicine ball to add to your workouts. STEWART SMITH, USN, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy,...

How much do you really know about the structure and function of yours abdominal muscles? This short ab-natomy lesson from the author of The Body Sculpting Bible for Abs:Women's Edition and The Body Sculpting Bible for Abs:Men's Edition, James Villepigue,...

Flaxseed and Blueberry Pancakes   Ingredients: 3/4 cup buckwheat flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup skim or low-fat buttermilk 3/4 cup fat-free milk 2...