Exflowsion

If those stubborn 10 pounds are exercise resistant, celebrity fitness trainer Eric Paskel says a complete fitness routine, which comprises cardio, strength training and flexibility, will help you blast beyond your plateau. That’s why his new DVD workout, Exflowsion, combines the best of martial arts, power yoga and dance promising to get you results in a third of the time. Start with Body Blast, a 26-minute romp with live music, then follow that with 23-minutes of Amazing Abs and a cool down with Calm Down Dog — Paskel’s take on restorative yoga. The entire series includes four workouts and two guide books and two audio CDs. Priced at US $19.99, you can’t go wrong.

Love Your Triceps

Your triceps make up 65% of your upper arm muscle mass, but these three muscles on the backs of your arms are often neglected in favour of training biceps. As a result, your arms lack size, strength and sexiness. For many people, triceps are out of sight and out of mind, but they are the largest muscle group in the arm used in pressing motions away from the body — like pushing the paparazzi off your red carpet. Get all five triceps exercises >>

Q&A

Should I do cardio before strength training?

Beginner Treadmill Training

Many people contemplate starting a running program, but hesitate fearful that running will hurt their knees. To build up muscle strength to cushion the joints, try this treadmill training plan three times a week for four weeks. Because treadmill running boards are more shock absorbent than pavement, a treadmill will safely allow beginners to comfortably condition their legs for running outdoors. You’ll feel noticeable improvements in cardiovascular fitness and muscle reactivity as your legs become stronger and quicker with more explosive power to hit the streets and outdoor trails. Get a beginner interval plan >>

Cooling Tops

Effortless Chic: Nike Sleeveless Vent T-shirt

You’ve got sassy, supportive sports bras to exercise shirtless in hot weather, but your flat abs cause body-envy in others (wink, wink). So what’s a Fiterato to do? The Nike Seamless Instinct Vent Women's Top is an elite, innovative cardio tank, featuring seamless technology to alleviate friction and zoned mesh ventilation for body temperature management. Soft and comfy, the fabric accelerates wicking with cooling vents that allow the breeze to flow around hot skin and keep you dry. At only US $14.99, the Nike Sleeveless Instinct Vent Top is effortless (and affordable) chic that gives you a sporting advantage.