While celebrating today, take some time to enjoy yourself with healthy foods, quality family time and maybe even a nap - the best part of any holiday. Our Health Guides have some great suggestions for ways you can enjoy this 4th of July.

• Healthy Grilling
• Stay Cool on Summer Walks
• Take a Power Nap
• Play Outdoor Games

Happy 4th everyone!

First, Happy 4th of July! Second, it's Thursday and we have 24 hours before the holiday extravaganza begins. I'm picturing ribs, barbecue, watermelon and beer...and lots of it. If you're planning on indulging tomorrow, today is your chance to burn a few extra calories to help mitigate the damage. I don't want to scare you, but just one cup of homemade potato salad has about 350 calories. Okay, maybe I did want to scare you just a little...but only for my own personal enjoyment.

The great thing about exercise is that it can help you manage your calories so that you don't go too far. Below are a few of my favorite workouts for burning extra calories. Many of these are for intermediate and advanced exercisers, so keep that in mind as you lace up your shoes. Have a fabulous holiday!

• Strength & Power Circuit. This workout is geared towards travelers, but it's also a nice calorie-burner. Add this 10-minute circuit onto the end of your usual workout or go through the circuit 2 or more times to a longer workout. It includes lots of power moves, so get ready for that.
• Cardio Speed & Endurance Workout. This cardio workout is a little schizophrenic, but it definitely makes machine workouts a little more fun. You'll be going up and down with speed and resistance for up to 45 minutes - all while burning lots of calories.
• Fat Burning Circuit. This workout has it all - strength training for every muscle in the body along with high intensity cardio peppered throughout. Sweat anyone?

If these workouts don't float your boat, check out my Workout Center for other ideas.