The serious summer weather is upon us and these fit finds are sure to help you stay cool, sexy, healthy and in shape throughout it all.

Personal training by the world’s top coaches used to be available only to the Hollywood elite or the economically fortuitous, but with NextFit Keychain Trainer, the rest of us finally have a fighting chance to get the toned look of the A-listers. Using the keychain is easy, just plug it into your computer and you’re instantly connected with dozens of well-known celebrity coaches. After answering a few questions about your exercise level, where you’ll be working out, and what equipment you have available, the keychain trainer will come up with a personalized training session just for you. It even creates a soundtrack that’s suitable for your workout! Once the settings are complete, just plug in your headphones, and gear up for a truly economically-savvy personal training session.

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Aside from sunscreen, flip flops and oversized shades, this year beachgoers will be indulging in the ultimate summer outdoor accessory, the new zero calorie SoBe Lifewater. It’s all cool-ness of SoBe, with none of the guilt.

It was right around Memorial Day when my membership at a crowded, uninspiring gym that shall remain nameless ended, and I decided it was time to try something new for the summer. This would be the first time in a long time that I would be without a gym membership, and I was excited to try new classes and activities and see what felt right. Around this time, a friend told me about a new Yoga Studio that recently opened in SoHo, and the name alone caught my attention: The Fierce Club. I’ve done yoga before, it’s not something I’m particularly good at, but I do like the spiritual connection and the fact that you can de-stress while working out. I decided to check out the Fierce Club for myself to see if their name was any indication of the way they teach yoga.

I went in one evening to watch a class already in progress and immediately fell in love with the long, narrow, loft-like space. The studio, dimly lit, with high ceilings and unique artwork, has quite a personality. As I watched the class, Sadie, one of the owners, explained the positions in such an entertaining, easy to understand manner, unlike so many instructors I’ve had in the past. The style, that Sadie is the founder of, is Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga, one that both beginners and advanced students can find inspiring and challenging.

This is the whole philosophy behind the Fierce Club, owners Shannon and Sadie wanted to create a studio where all students feel welcome, no matter their level. Their cutting edge approach will give you the rewards of a 90-minute, gym-strength, cardio and muscle-sculpting workout, but in just ONE hour – sounds pretty amazing, right? Shannon and Sadie want people to have fun, work hard, listen to popular, funky music, and strengthen their minds and bodies. Never preachy, bossy or condescending, the Fierce Club instructors want, and challenge you, to find that power that lies within.

The two owners of the Fierce Club, Sadie and Shannon who I mention above, make this place so special. Sadie’s specialty is to give you a hardcore workout, deepening your alignment knowledge and making your practice attainable. Sadie will show you how to directly apply yoga to the world you live in, moving your life to the next level as you transform your mind, body and heart. Shannon, certified in Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga, left corporate America after a decade to pursue her vision of creating a center where everyone can come together to expand in courage and creativity, and be inspired.

Whether you’re sick of hearing about the economy, stressed about the economy, or haven’t noticed a change in the economy (lucky!), saving money is always important. If you’re anything like me, running outside gets boring fast and a change of pace and exercise is necessary to calm that workout A.D.D. That’s why I asked 3-time Olympic team member and personal trainer, Mike Gostigian, to give BN a list of his top 5 favorite outdoor exercises that are guaranteed to have us breaking a sweat, without breaking the bank. Check them out below!

Jump Rope 8 reps of 20 seconds each
Greatest cardio training anyone can do. Use a good rope made of plastic; jump on soft surfaces like grass, wood, or a rubber floor (never on concrete) and jump only an inch off the ground. If you have trouble with the coordination involved with jumping rope, simply put both handles in one hand and spin the rope around and jump.

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Now that summer is finally starting to peak its head and show its true colors, you may be tempted to blow off the gym for a relaxing day at the pool. Well, who says you have to choose one or the other? Why not get the best of both worlds–a tan and a sick body to show it off? With Water Zumba, you really can have it all! This month, BN has teamed up with renowned trainer, Aimee Hoff to introduce this groundbreaking poolside calorie burner. Read on as Aimee gives us the ins and outs of this Latin inspired workout. To top it off, BN has included some fun and easy workouts you can incorporate into your next poolside excursion!

New York Sports Club Master Certified Trainer, voted Best Personal Trainer twice by Allure Magazine

BN: Were does Zumba originate from?
AH: Zumba originated in Columbia (South America) in the mid 1990’s by an aerobic instructor, who one day had forgotten his aerobics music. He used the only music he had from his personal collection, a compilation of traditional Latin salsa and meringue music. It was tough, but he improvised the entire class using his music and creating moves to match—thus a revolutionary fitness program was born!

BN: Most people view Zumba as a form of dance, rather than a form of cardio. What are your thoughts?
AH: A Zumba workout combines body sculpting movements with dance steps (derived from meringue, salsa, hip hop, mambo, rumba, and flamenco.) The routines feature aerobic intervals with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. Because every class is unique to its instructor, the moves can be modified for dancers and non-dancers alike—all receiving the same cardio benefits, not to mention having a blast while doing it!

BN: Which areas of the body does Zumba target the most?
AH: Zumba targets the entire body! In one class, you will be moving, sculpting, toning and grooving in every way possible. The music, dance moves, and toning exercises will work your arms, legs, butt, heart and most importantly for us women, your inner core. Your heart will be working hard, allowing you to burn calories and body fat, while at the same time your muscles are being toned and sculpted.

BN: What are the benefits of doing Zumba in the water vs. a regular classroom?
AH: Both, Zumba in the water and in a classroom, are exceptional workouts; but in the water your body moves slower, and so water zumba will challenge your body to work harder. You will feel more of a toning component in the water and more of a cardio workout on land.