Weight loss success is often found in a series of simple lifestyle changes. This is where you change a few key factors about what you eat and how you exercise, without making it a full time job. This type of weight loss is gradual and permanent, since you are able to maintain it long term. Here are some ideas for small lifestyle changes that can really make a difference.

Last month, I had the pleasure of meeting with Lisa Johnson of Modern Pilates here in the Boston area. When she opened her studio in 1999, it was only one of 5 in the state. She has since grown a very successful studio, Pilates school and blog. She invited me to try out a new piece of equipment in her studio called the Core Align.

When presented with this ancient practice, most men choose to listen to their inner caveman and come to the same conclusion: Yoga is for girls. And that’s just sad, because the truth is that yoga probably has more to offer the typical brute-force-lovin’, emotion-repressin’, stretch-avoidin’, pain-ignorin’ American male than it does to any other human being on the planet. Here’s why . . .

I am so excited to finally have my Ugi ball to get started on their exercise program and provide a review. I’m just getting started, so more to come.

After making huge strides with P90X, Insanity and ChaLEAN Extreme, I’ve was looking for my next challenge. Chalene Johnson, creator of Turbo Jam and the Turbo Kick workouts at clubs like 24 Hour Fitness and LA Fitness has created an amazing cardio conditioning program called, Turbo Fire. Here is my review…

If you want a great full-body workout, the Total Conditioning with Lynn Hahn DVD is for you! Lynn Hahn is an ACE certified fitness instructor and lifestyle and weight management consultant with over 35 years of experience. Read more about this great DVD and giveaway here.

Here’s a fun article from my buddy over at Yeahtips.com. Why is there such fuss about women’s health and fitness? Men don’t seem to have these issues. This is because women tend to prioritize their families first. No matter if they know every woman’s fitness tip, they are hardwired to feel guilty about putting themselves first. So now, there are endless articles, series, and even television programs to make women realize that they need to keep fit and healthy in order to multitask.

Fitness Guru Jon Benson recently wrote a great article about what to eat before your workouts. I thought it would be a great one to share here. One of the most common questions Jon gets asked is: “What should I eat before my workouts if I want to get rid of bodyfat?”