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Whether you’re a workout junkie or finally making good on a New Year’s resolution to get fit, there’s nothing quite like spring’s landslide into summer to motivate an increase in all things fitness. From the best exercise classes to athletic-inspired fashion, we’re here to help you look (and feel!) like a gold medal winner all summer long.

We get it: between work, social events, and all the other things you do, sometimes hitting the gym just isn’t possible. But that doesn’t mean you have to forsake fitness altogether! The at-home workout is nothing new (’80s aerobics TV shows, anyone?) but it’s definitely at an all-time high. The downside to this, however, is that the fitness DVD section at your video store can be just as intimidating as a testosterone-infused weight room. Which is why we’re here to help: we’ve found four of the best ways to get a little exercise in at home, including webisodes, video games and something you can do with your iPhone.

Push your coffee table aside, clear some room and get fit at home! »

As the temperatures rise, so do a lot of other things: higher hemlines, longer days and an ever-expanding desire to sit on a patio with friends, sipping on sangria and nibbling on appetizers.

Since there’s no better time to bare a bit of extra flesh than in the summer, it’s a bit ironic that it’s also one of the seasons that has some of the most dangerous nutritional perils. Hot dogs, frappuccinos, sugar-laden cocktails, steak… it’s a veritable nutritional minefield out there.

We tapped into two of the country’s leading experts on nutrition, fitness and overall health to give you six tips for how to sidestep summer’s nutritional pitfalls.

Read ahead to equip yourself with all six tips! »

Is there a better motivator for getting fit than having fun? The reason you were in such good shape as a kid wasn’t because you were exercising all day long—it was because you were running around all day and playing. Well, it’s time to bring that sense of whimsy back! Whether you’re swinging on a trapeze, breaking it down to booty bass tunes, or learning the art of swordplay à la Game of Thrones, there are so many ways to bring play back into your everyday adult life. And we’re here to prove it! We’ve found four classes that sound so fun, you won’t even notice how many calories you’re burning.

If you miss that backyard trampoline, these classes are for you! Read on! »

Drenched hair and skin, cheeks flushed from exertion—with clear eyes and full hearts, Kari Molvar contends this season’s beauty can’t lose.

Gearing up for fashion week is always a sport in itself, but this season designers and backstage beauty pros went for a literal interpretation. With slicked-back hair and rosy cheeks flushed as if they’d just come in from a run, models strode athletically down the runways in mesh tracksuits, neoprene zip-ups and jerseys ticked with racing stripes. But even if you’re not in training mode, the look is just as chic. With that in mind, we asked the elite hair and makeup pros to give us a few pointers on pulling off the trend.

We break down this season’s trend » HAIR | SKIN | FULL GALLERY

Our mission to help you find the best fitness classes continues! It’s fair to assume that if you’re not interested in performing at a star athlete–like level, but still appreciate the art of a great workout, your exercise goals probably revolve around toning, sculpting and tightening your muscles. Thankfully, a whole crop of fitness methods and classes are available, from the newly trendy stand up paddleboarding movement, to the ever-growing popularity of the ballet-style workout. Best of all? No running shoes required.

Ready to condition your core? Check out the classes! »

As Canada’s athletes gear up for the London 2012 Olympic Games, we speak with a veteran and a newcomer—six-time medallist Clara Hughes and first-time Olympian boxer Mary Spencer—about preparation, pressure and product.

Rihanna knows how to rock a frock. Case in point: Tom Ford, Met Gala, 2012. Her look—badass with a touch of Grace Kelly–glam—turned heads, but it was her trim figure that stole the show. The Bajan songstress’s leaner physique is thanks to five 25-minute workouts each week. (Have you seen her TwitPics? Yep, that’s her […]

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Whether you’re a workout junkie or finally making good on a New Year’s resolution to get fit, there’s nothing quite like spring’s landslide into summer to motivate an increase in all things fitness. In order to help you maximize this new dedication, we took to the gym (well, gyms) in search of some of the best new workout classes available. All week long we’ll report on our findings, ranging from the most intense CrossFit classes to your best bet for an at-home workout to the most fun ways we could think of for getting fit. First up: High impact. These classes are best suited for those who are well-seasoned at working out, and looking for something to take it to the next level.

Read on, lace up, and feel the burn! »

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