Filed under: Fitness , Fit or Fiction Liz Neporent is a diet and fitness expert and co-author of ” The Fat Free Truth “. She regularly appears on national TV programs and is the president of Wellness 360, a New-York based wellness provider. You can also follow her on Twitter @lizzyfit. Photo: lululemon athletica, Flickr Can I get any benefit from doing just a few minutes of exercise or am I just wasting my time? There is a common misconc

Filed under: Fitness Photo: RichardBH, Flickr There are just a few more weeks left of summer, and more and more folks are finding that there are correspondingly few dollars left in their wallets. Fortunately, there are campgrounds all over the country that let you get away for far less than a pricey hotel or resort, and you can bring your bike along for a workout to boot! Active.com lists seven fantastic bike-friendly campgrounds in coastal areas

Filed under: Fitness Photo: Rob Inh00d, Flickr In this hectic world, there’s nothing better than taking care of two things at one time. Physical exercise will reward you with greater energy, overall health and a fit body — but did you know that exercise also helps you develop a fit mind? It’s true! When you work out your body, you also work out your mind . In addition to cognitive challenges (such as taking a class, learning a new skill or even jus

Filed under: Fitness Photo: mikebaird/Flickr There’s just something about exercising at the beach — the crisp, fresh air, the warm sun on your skin and the amazing scenery make it the perfect place to work out in the summertime. Maybe most of all, beach workouts tend to fun because,come on, you’re at the beach! Just sitting in the sand at the beach is fun , but you’re not the kind of person who just sits, anyway, are you? You can break a sweat t