Fitness Tip: Don’t avoid carbs. Your body needs them to fuel a workout, so reach for fruit or high-fiber crackers an hour beforehand and include some protein.

Fitness Tip: Add box jumps to your workout to improve your cardiovascular stamina and leg strength — you’ll really sculpt your hamstrings, quads and glutes

Fitness Tip: One of the best cardio workouts is skipping. If you try to get the rope under your feet twice before landing. You’ll burn about 26 calories/minute!

Fitness Tip: Use a fitness report card with these subjects: Cardio, Muscle Conditioning, Flexibility & Attitude. Set goals & check your progress every 3 months.

Fitness Tip: Don’t compare yourself to others, it only puts you in a negative mindset. Compete against yourself instead.