Memorial Day is more than just good barbecue! Why not throw in some fun activities so those treats don't expand your waistline? Here are a handful of ways to burn at least 200 calories this holiday. The best part is that they are all fun group activities, so it won't feel like you are working out at all! Calories burned based on a 130-pound woman. Calculate a more accurate burn stat for your Read more

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of Summer, and with this three-day holiday comes pool parties, beach time, and bikinis. But not everyone feels completely at ease sporting a swimsuit. To get to the heart of the matter, we joined forces with Shape magazine and asked nearly 4,000 women, ages 18 to 46, questions about bikinis, prepping for beach season, and if they'd give up sex to Read more

Women tend to gain weight in a few special spots — our thighs, tush, face, breasts, and of course, our tummies. If you suffer from a mushy middle, here are some possible reasons why. Read more

OK, ladies, it's time to get serious. If you're planning on losing a few pounds before you hit the beach this Memorial Day, you've got two weeks to plan. Read on: we've got some no-fail tips for you to tone up and lose weight in two weeks. Read more

Bikini season is creeping up and if you've got a few pounds to lose, long cardio workouts that burn major calories are great to incorporate a few times a week. Here are 12 warm-weather ways you can burn 500 calories. As you click through, the workouts get shorter, while the intensity increases. *All calculations are based on a 130-pound woman. Read more

No one is a fan of having a layer of flab hang over their waistline or bra strap. Even though there's no miracle move to diminish it — only calorie-burning cardio decreases body fat — it's still important to strengthen and tone back muscles. As you begin to lose weight in that area, you'll reveal slim, chiseled muscles underneath. Here are eight yoga poses that will target all the areas of Read more

With Memorial Day only a few weeks away, Summer is fast approaching. If you're wondering how well your cardio regimen will help you shape up for Summer, we've got the breakdown. Read on for the total calories you'll burn doing your favorite workout until the unofficial start of Summer! Read more

The Internet is abuzz over the alleged 500-calorie-per-day deprivation diet Anne Hathaway is on as she prepares for her portrayal of Fantine in the film adaptation of Les Misérables. While initial reports say Anne was ordered to drop 16 lbs. in just three weeks, her publicist says "the numbers are exaggerated," but that the actress is losing weight for the role. Anne also dropped weight for her Read more

They're celebrated for their bodies, so is it any wonder that supermodels take care of their bodies? Here's how 10 healthy supermodels stay in shape, otherworldly genes aside. Read more

If you're nervous about baring your body in a revealing summertime wardrobe of short shorts and bathing suits, you might have weight loss on the mind. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is a good part of the battle, but adding exercise to the fight can provide faster results than just watching your calorie intake. To ensure your workouts are the most effective, avoid these mistakes. Read more