Cardio Workout: Intervals on the Bike


Updated 03/01/12 2:53 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Cardio Workout: Intervals on the Bike

Often overlooked at the gym in favor of equipment that requires you to stand, the exercise bike can still offer a powerful caloric burn and a great cardio workout. Intervals on the bike do both while also working to tone your legs. The trick when working out on an exercise bike is to make sure you have the machine set with enough resistance that you will not pedal yourself off the bike but not so Read more

3 Ways to Say Goodbye to Belly Fat


Updated 05/14/12 1:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get a Flatter Belly

A nutritious diet and regular exercise have helped you reach your weight loss goal, but you're still trying to get rid of that little extra pooch around your midsection. Here are three things you can do every week to help you achieve a trimmer belly. When eating: Take an honest look at your diet and your bathroom schedule. Your belly might not be caused by fat, but by air trapped in your Read more

5 Things to Never Do During Indoor Cycling Class


Updated 05/02/12 4:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Indoor Cycling Class Tips

Indoor cycling classes are an amazing cardio workout, but if you don't know what you're doing, you'll walk away frustrated, or, even worse — injured. Compared to other group fitness classes, indoor cardio cycling is also a little harder to pick up on when trying it for the first time. After getting the lowdown on what to expect from your first class, follow these rules on things you should Read more

A Reader Shares How She Lost the Stubborn Last 5 Pounds


Updated 05/02/12 3:35 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Intervals to Lose the Last 5 Pounds

FitSugar reader spacekatgal shared this inspiring story of how she dropped those last five pounds during her weight-loss journey. She posted her tip in the RunningSugar community group. Hey everybody. I realize this doesn't fall under, "Overshare," but I used to be amazingly overweight — 268 pounds, in fact. It's been a long time, like eight years, but there's still residual damage to my body Read more

What Keeps The Five-Year Engagement's Emily Blunt Healthy and Fit


Updated 04/27/12 4:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Emily Blunt Diet and Fitness Routine

If the movie trailer for The Five-Year Engagement is any indication, then we're in for a treat! The romantic comedy is set to hit theaters tomorrow, and to celebrate, we're taking a look at how its star Emily Blunt stays so healthy and fit. She lets herself indulge: Emily has been vocal about avoiding strict diets (with the exception of shaping up for a few movie roles), instead choosing to Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: McDonald's in 26 American Hospitals


Updated 04/17/12 10:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

McDonald's in 26 American Hospitals

What's McDonald's doing in 26 of our nation's hospitals? — Mind Body Green Get your nosh: two dozen snacks, all under 200 calories — Real Simple Not a passing fad, hula-hooping is a fun way to tone your belly — Health Learn the forbidden foods that actually work to keep you slim — Self Why kicking back and relaxing is essential to good health — HuffPost Healthy Living Cruise into Read more

How to Begin a New Outdoor Cardio Routine


Updated 04/16/12 4:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Start an Outdoor Exercise Routine

Has the warm weather gotten you inspired to start a new outdoor cardio routine? Whether you've set your eyes on running, biking, or swimming, here are some things to remember before you begin. Biking Investing in a bike is exciting — once you find the perfect one for you, you'll be inspired to explore your town, take a long weekend bike ride, maybe even commute to work! But the process of Read more

6 Tips For a More Intense Cardio Workout


Updated 04/04/12 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Better Cardio Workout

Cardio workouts are important for heart health and are also a must do if you're trying to slim down. Whether you're running, swimming, hopping on a bike, or taking a cardio class, incorporate these six tips to get more out of your heart-pumping sessions. Include sprinting intervals: By alternating between a few minutes at a moderate pace and throwing in bursts at a faster pace, you'll burn more Read more

10 Boredom Busters For Indoor Workouts


Updated 03/22/12 3:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Avoid Being Bored at the Gym

If you tend to feel bored at the gym and spend more time watching the clock, these easy tricks are sure to boost your motivation. Whether you're just beginning a bikini-ready plan for the Summer or consider yourself a seasoned gym rat, here are 11 simple ways to fire up your indoor workouts: Vary your machines: If the treadmill is your best (and only) friend, it's time to switch things up. Try Read more

4 Lunchtime Workout Complaints — and 4 Solutions


Updated 03/02/12 3:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Lunchtime Workout Complaints and Solutions

Early-morning workouts aren't possible because you're far from a morning person, and evening workouts just seem too late. That leaves the good old noon workout, but that too can have its drawbacks. Here are four things that make midday workouts hard to swallow, and how to fix them. I've Got Food on the Brain Noontime is lunchtime, and many of us have been programmed to eat at 12 p.m. ever since Read more