Next time you hit the gym, take note of the natural segregation between men and women. Some will argue that this stereotype is merely a stereotype. Plenty of ladies lift. And while running is great, endless cardio with no strength training leads to an imbalance in your fitness regime.

The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends that children between the ages of six and 17 need at least one hour of physical activity 1. As children enter teenage, they go through a lot of changes both physically and mentally, and exercise is a way to help them cope up and welcome the changes. Whether you are a parent looking to motivate your teenager to workout, or a curious teenager looking for some easy-to-do exercises, this MomJunction post with 21 workouts for teenage girls is for you.

One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when starting to work out or jumping back into exercise after taking a break , is that they want to go right into the 2. They think that if it doesn't look like it'll kill you, how can it make you stronger? The truth is, though, that you need to learn how to plank before you burpee ; otherwise you can hurt yourself or cause imbalances in your body.