Trainer's Tips: Diane Summers

Diane Summers, exercise workout coordinator with the South County YMCA, shows some yoga moves for upper body and core fitness at STLhealthandfitness.com.

Shaping up upper body

WEEK One was tough and I figured the following would be better. I started off on the same exercise routine the first day of the second week: 5km loop on treadmill, 2km on elliptical machine and 10km on the cycle.

The dos and don'ts of stretching

Preparing correctly for an exercise session is as vital to your fitness training as the exercise itself. Stretching correctly will complement your training efforts and improve your body's posture and suppleness. Here's the realbuzz.com guide on how to stretch more effectively.

Pound exercise class at Crunch Gym marries drumming and fitness

Sweat Equity looks at fun ’n’ funky classes that get South Floridians in shape. First up, Crunch’s new Pound class, using weighted drumsticks to beat back the fat.

Salamat Dok: Lose 400 calories in 4 minutes!

It’s amazing how weight loss survivors, Pinoy Biggest Loser finalists and sweethearts, Raffy Tan and Hazel Chua, maintain their good shape even after competition. What’s their secret?