OK, the truth is that I started running by default. Apart from a sponsored 10-mile affair when I was a teenager, running has never been the exercise for me. Seriously now, I actually hated running; the breathlessness, the sweating, the boredom. Have you ever asked yourself if it is possible to be in agony, and bored at the same time? Yes, it is— try running. But I am not, by nature, averse to exercise— quite the opposite— I do not feel right, physically or mentally, if I am not doing some form of exercise.

Read more: 20 Tips from a Reluctant Runner

Although there are good reasons to focus your training on hips, thighs and buttocks, it is important not to ignore the arms. Clearly, no one starts out to have a soft triceps, but somehow, soft posterior arms can develop over time if you if you do not keep after them. Possessing a firm upper arm is an indication that you have done your training homework and you are serious about your fitness and diet.

Read more: Kicking Back to Great Arms

Firm and shapely arms from your finger tips to your shoulders look great in any outfit, but what do you do if your arms are a little softer or not quite as toned as you wish that they were? You just have to face facts; it is really impossible to hide your arms for the entire summer.

Read more: Super Arm Shape for the Summer with Hammer Rope Curls

Our resident Olympic Swim Champ - Megan Jendrick - answers a reader question about proper use of the treadmill.  Maria wanted to know if gripping the top portion of the treadmill while walking on an incline was cheating.  Megan breaks it down here...

Read more: Q&A with Megan Jendrick - Is Holding on to the Treadmill Cheating?