Build those biceps
Forget diamonds. Push-ups are a girl's best friend - if she wants trim and toned arms, that is. Learn how to perfect the push-up, and how to work the whole upper-body with variations on the exercise.
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Boot Camp
Take advantage of your kid's 'back to school' enthusiasm and sign up for a class of your own. Fitness bootcamps are a great kick-in-the-butt: they show you very quickly where you need to improve, and give you quick results. A word to the wise: bootcamp is a fairly generic term, so find out what's involved before you sign up. Want your best body? Read 10 ways to get it now, from bootcamp guru extraordinaire, Yahoo!'s own Daniela Nahas.
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Track your progress
First thing's first. With any fitness routine, staying motivated is most important - and the key to keeping at it is simple: write it down. Tracking your progress will allow you to set long term goals, and see just how far you've come. For more great tips on your new spring routine, click here.
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On your way to work
Those looking to get in shape for the sunny weather may think it's a task too large. But there are inexpensive and easy ways to get in shape - many can be done on your way to work! For great ways to get in shape going to work, read on.
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Walking is easy!
If you're like this Yahoo! Editor, you've been bundled up on the couch all winter long - and getting into bikini-ready shape is awfully daunting. Fret not. Start slow, with a power walk or even just an evening stroll with your spouse. Walking is great for your joints and your heart, and it's probably the easiest and least expensive exercise possible. For more on the wonders of walking, click here.
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Remember to cross train
Remember to mix up your spring workout routine for optimal results - add in some biking, rollerblading or jogging to your regular exercise plan. You'll never get bored, and you'll work out various muscles. Invite a family member to come along on a beautiful spring afternoon. Learn more on how to rev up your routine.
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Get rock-hard triceps
For tank top ready arms, a few great exercises will do the trick. Getting amazing triceps (and ridding yourself of the 'grandma flab' under your arms) is easier than you think. Read our blogger's easy exercises to getting fab triceps.
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Seasonal tasty eats
We all know that fitness is only a portion of getting in shape; we've got to eat healthy too - and spring is a perfect time to get on the right track. Make a salad your main event - take seasonal fruits and veggies, and add grilled (or BBQ'd) protein, like this lean chicken breast, and voila! You've got yourself a healthy springtime meal. Read Mairlyn Smith's article on more mealtime summer salads.
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Spring training
It's important not to throw yourself into spring and summer sports - take it slow, and do plenty of stretching. If you've been cocooned on your couch all winter long, diving into sports like baseball or tennis - where there's plenty of twisting and turning - could lead to an early injury. For more on how to get yourself ready for sunny-weather sports, read this.
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