Move It at Home: Winsor Pilates 20 Minute Circle Workout


Updated 10/28/10 8:36 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

DVD Review: Winsor Pilates 20 Minute Circle Workout

It is always fun to mix some accessories into a Pilates workout, and the magic circle is one of my favorite Pilates props. Mari Winsor (caution: The Winsor web site has automatic video/audio) has a 20 Minute Circle Workout DVD. This workout is short and to the point. Adding leg squeezes to ab work just seems to make the abs work more deeply. Plus it is nice to work lazy inner thighs! This DVD Read more

DVD Review: Shiva Rea A.M. Energy


Updated 06/16/11 2:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of Shiva Rea's A.M. Energy Yoga Video

I've tried hundreds of yoga DVDs, and many of them I've only used once. Videos created by Shiva Rea are different though. Her calming energy, dynamic yoga sequences, creativity, and strength are inspirational. Her Creative Core + Upper Body video is my absolute favorite, but I also keep Fluid Power — Vinyasa Flow Yoga near my DVD player. I have another DVD to add to my pile of faves: Shiva's Read more

Best of Yoga: Hybrid Classes


Updated 09/14/11 4:30 AM · Posted by Self · 0 comments

The Best Hybrid Yoga Classes

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Still think yoga is for hippies? Think again! Instead of chanting, there are lots of yoga styles that fuse elements of other workouts to make a killer two-for-one workout for any exercise personality. Since you've never been one to play by the rules, why should your yoga practice? Think of this as your yogi cheat sheet of Read more

Work Out With Lady Gaga


Updated 05/25/11 5:05 AM · Posted by Self · 0 comments

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Workout Playlist

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Lady Gaga has finally dropped her latest masterpiece, and Born This Way was born to inspire our workouts. The '80s-inspired opus is full of gym-ready grooves, from Eurodisco to Latin rhythms. Let's get moving! Gaga training sessions with Harley Pasternak consist of a 25-minute routine combining strength and cardio. The Read more