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Tone Up: A medicine ball workout

You may have heard it from your parents: Make work exercise - go out and chop some wood. Well, what if you don't have any wood to chop? Try a workout with medicine balls! Marcie Fraser demonstrates.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>A medicine ball workout

02/07/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Exercising at home

Joining a gym may not be for everyone, especially beginners. You may be easily intimidated. Marcie Fraser has a few exercises that you can do at home. All you need is a nice, comfy mat.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>Exercising at home

02/02/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Challenge yourself with a ‘low jack’

Who doesn't know how to do a jumping jack? If you want to put in a little extra leg work, why not try a ‘low jack?’ Marcie Fraser demonstrates the exercise.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>Challenge yourself with a ‘low jack’

01/31/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: A twist on crunches

If you’re trying to work on your abdominal muscles, you’re probably familiar with crunches. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates how to use an exercise ball to mix it up a bit.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>A twist on crunches

01/26/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Using different types of handles at the gym

When you hit a gym, sometimes it can be confusing. There are a lot of different handles to use, and each one does something different to your body. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates one way to work part of the back.

01/24/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Cold weather walking

Many people enjoy walking outside all year. But when the cooler weather comes, a lot of people become more sedentary. Marcie Fraser has a solution for cold weather walkers.

01/19/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Finding the right fuel for your workout

When you're looking for energy for a workout, many people reach for macaroni, pasta, and breads. Whole grains are better. Marcie Fraser takes a look at some healthy foods to fuel your workouts.

01/17/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Vibram FiveFingers

Marcie Fraser checks out a running shoe unlike any other conventional running shoe called Vibram FiveFingers.

01/12/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Making room for “cheats” in your diet

If you're trying to lose weight and you're giving up sweets, don't bother! I think it is important to include a few cheats and treats in your diet. Marcie Fraser makes some recommendations in today’s Tone Up.

01/10/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Trimming down your legs

For many of us, bulking up the legs is not a problem. However, toning them down can be a struggle. A lot of people do leg extensions, but they aren't doing them correctly. Do them right and you'll trim your legs down. Marcie Fraser demonstrates.

01/05/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Adjusting your fitness routine as you age

Did you know that women in their thirties begin to lose muscle each year without doing anything differently? You eat the same and exercise the same. Why? It's because we're getting older. Marcie Fraser has more in today’s Tone Up.

01/03/2012 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Working on your triceps

Working triceps can be painful, but effective. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates how to use a high pulley system to work the back of your arms.

12/29/2011 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Your diet and your fitness goals

What your fitness goals are will depend on what you eat. If you want to be big and bulky, a heartier lunch like a sub is going to help you. If you're looking to lose a little bit of weight, you might want to substitute the sub for a water based soup. Marcie Fraser has some helpful advice in today’s Tone Up.

12/27/2011 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Tricep dips

Today, Marcie Fraser shows us an easy way to work out your triceps at home, work or at the gym.

12/22/2011 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Burning calories

Love bread and bagels? If you want to lose weight or even maintain your weight, you have to watch what you eat. Carbohydrates add up really fast. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser teaches us how to burn a little more fat.

12/20/2011 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Coffee and your fitness

Do you love coffee? Well what you may be putting into it might be affecting the scale. If you want to lose weight and lose some fat - you need to increase your heart rate. How do you do that? Marcie Fraser demonstrates.

12/15/2011 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Switching up your pushup routine

If you’re looking to gain a little more strength in your pectorals, you may want to try a pushup variation. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates a pushup - with a twist.

12/13/2011 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Getting out of a fitness rut

Ever feel like you're in a rut or need something new to do? Training, especially with weights, can be boring sometimes. There is a new way to train! Try seconds. Marcie Fraser demonstrates.

12/08/2011 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Bigger triceps

Triceps: they look good when they're developed, but they are hard to develop. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates an exercise that will help you achieve bigger triceps.

12/06/2011 05:00 AM

Tone Up: Using cables to work your biceps

Using cables is easy on the joints and very effective. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser shows you how to use cables to get a great workout for your biceps.

12/01/2011 05:00 AM

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