A fitness ball is an excellent addition to your home gym. Once used by physical therapy patients in rehabilitation, they can now be found at almost every gym.

1. Work larger muscle groups first. Larger muscle groups utilize more energy to train, so exercise those muscle groups first before you get tired.

With stories of lost luggage everywhere these days, we decided to pare down to the essentials for a smart, streamlined trip.

Here's the latest round of questions from brides and answers from fitness expert Sue Fleming:

Enjoy your honeymoon--don't let your BlackBerry and work emails drag you down. Instead, opt for a tech-free hotel with the promise of luxuriation.

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As a brilliant bridal shower host, you’ll want to get great favors and prizes the guests will love!

You've got the gown, but aren't sure where to start when it comes to his big-day attire? Don't fret--even if he's more of a sportsoholic than shopaholic.

While you’re scouting for pretty, stylish, affordable bridesmaid dresses, you have to be extra careful about those hidden expenses that can tack on an extra $20 to $200 to the price tag!

Not sure what to do when? We have your complete planning timeline and checklist. Remember to add important dates to your calendar.

Every bride wants her bridesmaids to be happy. It’s actually quite rare for a bride to want only her way, and not care about the bridesmaids’ budgets or what they’d like to wear on the big day.