Top 10 Fitness Tips

 Craig Ramsay has transformed A-listers, from Broadway to Hollywood. His top tips for getting fit are whether you are a newbie or an avid gym goer.

1. Enjoy the good times. It will help you exercise longer, harder and more enjoyable. Turn up the music and dance like no one is watching. Learn pole-dancing or Zumba. Play tag with your children.

2. Get social. Social media can help you stay motivated and on track. You can announce your fitness goals via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or Twitter. Ramsay states, "You'll be amazed at how many people help." They will support you and offer tips to help you avoid missing a workout. (Gupshupworld)

3. The world can be your gym. Stretch in the grocery store. While pumping gas, do ballet moves. Use the stairs. Do you find yourself sitting in traffic? Release your lower abs. Ramsay states, "You'll be surprised at how much core strength you can develop while driving."

4. Positive self-talk is a great way to boost your motivation. Take a look in the mirror to see how strong your muscles appear. Applaud yourself for getting fit. Recognize your achievements.

5. Break down your workouts. Break down long workouts if you are afraid of them. Ramsay suggests that you take five minutes here and five minutes there. It all adds up. Stretch for 10 minutes before you take your morning shower. Walk for 20 minutes at lunch. While you wait for the pasta water to boil, lift weights.

6. Stretch. Stretching makes you more flexible and relieves muscle tension. It also improves your posture. Ramsay also says that it helps you tune into your body. You don't have the time? No problem. No problem. You can stretch while you watch TV or lie in bed.

7. Sports drinks are not allowed. He says, "Unless you are a pro athlete, they are not necessary." It's something I see all the time in the gym. Sports drinks are high in calories. Instead, try water with a lemon.

8. For quick results, combine cardio and weight resistance. Ramsay says, "I combine cardio with resistance training for my celebrity clients who require quick results." Do 30-second sets of overhead tricep extensions and bicep curls while you pedal on an exercise bike. While you are walking on the treadmill, do bursts with shoulder presses.

9. Accept the challenge and embrace it. They are tough because they work. Ramsay asked Cheyenne Jackson, actor, which exercise he most dreaded. He replied burpees. Ramsay says that he put Jackson on a 30-minute burpee program, five times per week. Ramsay says that he saw a marked improvement in his physical condition after six weeks. (Gupshupworld)

10. You can do it! For 5 minutes more, work out. Increase the incline on your treadmill. Do a few more repetitions. It really does make a difference. Ramsay states, "We should always push ourselves," If it feels too intense, or you don’t have enough air to carry a conversation, then slow down.