Gabrielle Reece - The key to making your fitness training interesting is the same as keeping a relationship going: You've got to change it up and be open to trying something new. Have you heard of the bosu ball? It's an apparatus that looks like the top of a stability ball with a hard flat side, and using it to work out is a great way to challenge your body, engage your mind and have some fun. The bosu is a unique and versatile piece of equipment that has been around for quite some time. ... Read more...

Gabrielle Reece - Who doesn't like a firm backside? Besides looking good, it's really important to strengthen your gluteus maximus (glutes)--it's the largest muscle in the body. Every movement involves the glutes because it is in the center of the body. So, by tricking yourself into doing a workout to help lift or firm your glutes you are still working your entire body. Before engaging in any exercise it's important to get your glutes fired up and ready to work. ... Read more...

Gabrielle Reece - I admit there are days I just want be told what to do for a good workout. I don't have to think--I just need to follow along and work hard. Well get ready to burn some serious calories with this dumbbell circuit. You can perform these moves either indoors or (as you can see in our photos of me taking advantage of the nice weather) outdoors. All you need to do is bring your body, comfy clothes, a pair of dumbbells, and a little room to move around. ... Read more...

Gabrielle Reece - Making a complete lifestyle change in one day is nearly impossible. That's why I created the health challenge, "30 days To Change Your Ways." It's a great way to get results in a realistic amount of time. I love the idea of having a starting point to really help people say "Okay, this is the day I'm going to start making those baby step changes to reach my goals." These suggestions are basic and easy to do. ... Read more...

Gabrielle Reece - Abs are on everyone's "need to work on" list. "I want to have cut abs," is a phrase I hear all the time. Well, you can with the right exercises. But don't forget about the rest of your core. Let's break down what your abs and your core consist of. Your core muscles extend from under your neck line all the way down to the mid-part of your thigh. Seriously, they are not just the muscles between your chest and bikini line. Those are your abs. ... Read more...

Gabrielle Reece - I recently wrote a post about the mental motivation of getting bikini ready for summer . Well, summer is here, so it's time to get down to brass tacks. We all know there is no magic bullet or cure-all diet that works overnight, but there are some things you can do right now to make real changes. These are my favorite get-ready-for-summer moves. ... Read more...

Gabrielle Reece - There are a lot of questions about whether or not it's a good idea to cleanse. You have heard of people who do a juice fast or the Master Cleanse for seven to fourteen days. I admit, I did my first cleanse about two years ago. ... Read more...

Gabrielle Reece - Round and round we go: Here comes another shorts and bathing-suit season. Are you in need of some new fitness tips to throw into the mix? For many of us, it's really not about the list, since we already know what to do. It's about getting inspired and re-energized to tackle those two lifestyle habits we know so well: eating and exercise. Think of it as being reborn anew just in time for some fun in the sun, and consider this your starting point. 1. ... Read more...

Gabrielle Reece - I was at a shoot the other day and the joke was to avoid having a conversation in which the dreaded "E" (economy) word or "R" (recession) word was mentioned. There's no doubt that the effects of the E and the R are taking their toll on everyone in various ways. So many of the things going on around us are in fact out of our control, and that's why it's imperative to figure out simple ways to minimize the feeling and impact of stress. ... Read more...

Gabrielle Reece - Everyone likes to attack weight loss differently. There are those who like to combine exercise and nutrition; others change their eating only; and some would rather hit the gym and run rather than give up their favorite foods. Weight loss is possible by watching what you eat exclusively, but the research says that any successful long-term weight loss program includes a strong exercise component. ... Read more...