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The results are in for this year's Favorite Gym, and the winner, with nearly 20 percent of the vote, is the good ol' YMCA! The recession-friendly gym narrowly bested both the ultraposh Equinox chain and last year's winner, 24 Hour Fitness. Congrats to the Y for being FitSugar readers' fave in '08. Read more
Though many of you patronize a locally owned gym, many of us find ourselves breaking into a sweat at national health-club chains. So of these, which gets your vote for best gym of 2008? What Is Your Favorite Gym in 2008? 24 Hour Fitness Bally Crunch Curves Equinox Gold's Gym LA Fitness Life Time Fitness Sports Club/LA YMCA Read more
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
Celebrity trainer Adam Ernster took a break from helping Hollywood's A-list look their best to share these simple yet powerful workout moves to help shape and tone your lower body. Whether you are just getting into a gym routine or consider yourself a fitness pro, these moves can help you look and feel your best. Click here to learn more about looking and feeling your best with Muscle Milk here. Read more
The exercise ball may occupy a lot of room in your home gym, but it's one versatile piece of equipment. Find out how to get the most out of your exercise ball below. A healthier seat: Ditch your normal seat on the couch and sit on an exercise ball instead. Using a ball to sit helps correct your posture, tones your abs, and encourages you to stretch, all of which sounds a lot better than the Read more
Which cardio machine is right for you? FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV asks an expert for the answers. She shared what she found in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. The stair master, the stationary bike, and the elliptical — we all have our favorite cardio machine at the gym, but which one is the best one for your body? We asked Dr. Yoav Suprun, DPT, a McKenzie physical therapist at Canyon Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Risa Isard On June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law, leveling the playing field for female athletes. To mark the 40th anniversary, espnW explore the impact of this landmark legislation. You might not know me, but chances are you know someone like me. I'm that girl who grew up playing hoops in the driveway with Read more
You're hiring a caterer, florist, and wedding planner, so why not also enlist the expertise of a personal trainer? If you're trying to lose weight for your wedding, having a trainer can be one of the best ways to help you reach your goals. But since you're on a timeline, it's important to ensure you're getting what you need from your training sessions. Here's how to hire the right personal Read more
Once you know — in a formal sense — how to change your name after marriage, it can be difficult to keep up with all the extra steps: who to tell, which documents to change, which groups you need to notify. To make things easier, we've come up with a short, simple list that you can reference postwedding. Not sure where to start? Here's what you need to consider: When to Change Your Name Your Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! As the reporter of ESPN's College GameDay for football and basketball Jenn Brown travels almost 70 percent of the year. That might sound like a dream job, but when your dream wedding is coming up, all those late night drive-thru dinners and wonky work hours can take a toll on your shape! We caught up with Read more
