Get Wobbly and Get Ripped With This Gym Equipment


Updated 08/16/11 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Balance Fitness Equipment

If you've tried surfing, skateboarding, or skiing, you know firsthand the challenge of balancing on an unstable surface. Not only is it difficult to remain upright without falling on your face, but the shifting and quivering micro-movements your body does as you attempt to stay upright work your muscles in amazing ways too. That's the logic behind strength training with equipment that makes your Read more

Shawn Johnson Takes Us Inside Training Camp


Updated 04/16/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Shawn Johnson Trains at Camp For the 2012 Olympics

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow her journey and other Olympic hopefuls on espnW.com. Say "camp" to an ordinary kid and she'll probably tell you about bonfires and sing-alongs and arts and crafts. Say it to an elite gymnast, and Read more

Get Off the Bench and on Your Feet — Best Outdoor Workout Moves


Updated 04/09/12 9:13 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bench Workout With Brick CrossFit [Video]

CrossFit is all the rage these days, and we went straight to the source — Brick CrossFit LA — to find out some of the best ways to incorporate its no-equipment moves into an everyday workout routine. Watch as Jarett Perelmutter, Brick owner and CrossFit coach, takes Susi through four total-body conditioning exercises using only a bench as the equipment! Whether at the gym or in a park, get Read more

Jennifer Cohen — Shoulder Raise With Body Bend


Updated 04/02/12 12:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jennifer Cohen — Shoulder Raise With Body Bend

You don't need to spend hours at the gym using fancy equipment when you work out with Jennifer Cohen. Here she shows a few simple workout moves that you can do anytime, anywhere. This particular workout focuses on strengthening the upper body and core, improves balance, and flattens the abs. Whether you are just getting started with your workout program or consider yourself a fitness pro, these Read more

Can't Make It to the Gym? 3 Ways to Still Sweat It Out


Updated 11/17/11 1:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Free Alternatives to Going to the Gym

Even when we have the best intentions, there are days when getting to the gym is impossible. Mostly because we're dealing with a crazy schedule that involves balancing other obligations or appointments. On days where getting to the gym is not an option, but neither is skipping out on a workout, you do have options. Check out three ways to exercise even on days when you have to skip the Read more

Fitness on the Go: US Hotel Chains With the Best Gyms


Updated 05/26/11 7:05 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Best Hotel Gyms

Whenever you travel, do you care how posh the fitness center in your hotel is? I tend to believe that if I pay a bit extra for a certain hotel, I expect a decent gym to be included in that price. Unfortunately, a nice clean gym in one hotel— fully stocked with all the treadmills, ellipticals, and rowing machines your heart could ever desire — isn't the same as another hotel from the same Read more

Get Fit For Summer: Challenge 8, Share Your Fave Strength Training Moves


Updated 05/31/11 8:25 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Win a New Balance Gift Card on FitSugar

We know that bikini season is right around the corner, and to help you get fit for Summer we've created a series of weekly fitness and health challenges. To add a little incentive, throughout the rest of Spring we'll be awarding a weekly prize of a $100 New Balance gift card to participating readers. To be eligible to win, create a post in the Get Fit For Summer community group as each challenge Read more

25 Ways to Waste Your Money


Updated 03/07/11 1:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Budget and Save Money

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Has your budget sprung a leak? Nearly everyone has spending holes. And as with other kinds of leaks, you may have hardly noticed them. But those small drips can quickly add up to big bucks. The trick is to find the holes and plug them so you can keep more money in your pocket. That extra cash could be the ticket to finally Read more

4 Ways to Avoid Icky Gym Germs (and Look Cute!)


Updated 09/08/11 2:08 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Antimicrobial and Germ-Fighting Gym Gear

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Let's face it; it's tough to avoid germs when you're breaking a sweat. And it's even harder to keep bacteria at bay if you're sharing space with hundreds of other fitness fans at the gym or in the studio. What's an exerciser to do to stay healthy and safe? Clean up your act with the help of these antimicrobial tools that Read more

House Tour: Making an Old House New Again


Updated 09/20/11 11:15 AM · Posted by Shelterpop · 0 comments

RJ Thornburg Modern House Renovation

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, ShelterPop! Designer RJ Thornburg transforms a former pig farm into a modern retreat. Old houses are full of charm and character, but that doesn't mean its interiors have to feel as antique. It can be surprisingly fresh to complement the classic bones of an old house with modern, retro, casual, or traditional decorating.  RJ Read more