For the last 10 years, celeb trainer Harley Pasternak has worked hard on his ever-evolving 5 Factor philosophy of diet and exercise. And people are listening: Lady Gaga, Eva Mendes, and Mandy Moore are just a few of the celebs who have all turned to him for their fitness needs. The 5 Factor exercise regimen is tailor-made for busy individuals too. When I spoke to Harley last week he told me that Read more

Harley says, "Do all this workout without taking any rests . . . Look at it as very 5-Factor with (1) Cardio Warmup (2) Lunges (3) Deadlifts (4) Double Crunch (5) Cardio cool down. 5 Phases!!!" Read more

Lady Gaga turns 26 today, and to celebrate, we're taking a look at how the singer stays fit — I mean, look at those abs! — while living such a demanding lifestyle. While Gaga isn't without controversy (she's admitted to occasional drug and alcohol use), she remains extremely focused when it comes to her diet and fitness regimen. She keeps a consistent workout schedule: Without fail, Gaga Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. If your New Year's resolution to get in shape stalled out fast, you might be panicking right about now since bikini season is right around the bend. Making up for lost time with an aggressive workout routine will likely leave you sore, but begging for more once you see your thighs trim down and take form. That burn you Read more

For those of you who exercise regularly and eat a healthy balanced diet, have you ever considered giving yourself a "break" day? A day where you throw caution to the wind regarding your wellness regimen and allow yourself to cheat a bit? If you're in the midst of trying to curb your sugar addiction or are on some sort of detox, I'm not talking to you. I'm talking to those who genuinely deserve a Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. If your New Year's resolution to get in shape stalled out fast, you might be panicking right about now since bikini season is right around the bend. Making up for lost time with an aggressive workout routine will likely leave you sore, but begging for more once you see your thighs trim down and take form. That burn you Read more