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Now that warmer weather has come for good, you're probably sporting shorts, skirts, and teeny bikini bottoms to beat the heat. If you're looking to tone up your tush, here are three must-do moves to get your booty in shape. Dumbbell Squats Elevated Leg Lift Knee Lift With Reverse Row If that wasn't enough for you, click here for more Weekend Workouts. Read more
Many of us are aching for shorts and bathing suit weather to hit permanently, but until it does, you still have some time to tone your tush. Check out these eight exercises that target your glutes, and also work your core, thighs, and upper body. Read more
Many a runner has been sidelined by knee pain caused by the iliotibial band (aka the ITB). But knowing how to deal with this long band of fascia, which runs down the outside of the thigh from the pelvis to just below the shin, can help keep an injury at bay. Knowledge is power, and we want to help keep you on the road. First off, fascia is a stiff connective tissue (like tendons and ligaments) Read more
Known for her crazy costumes and her cut abs, Lady Gaga also has quite a shapely backside. To get the scoop on her booty moves, we talked to her trainer Harley Pasternak. Here, he shows us three exercises you can do to tone your tush. Read more
With bikini season just a few months away, get a jump on your fitness regimen now, instead of scrambling one week before your beach vacation to realize it's too late. Do a few of these circuit bootcamp workouts every week, alongside a solid cardio routine and healthy diet, and you'll be beach-ready as soon as the sun comes bearing down this Summer. This boot camp video workout from Jeanette Read more
Running is one of the most popular forms of cardio because it's inexpensive, you can do it anywhere, and it burns major calories while toning your lower body. That said, if you run, here are four things you should be doing every week. Vary your workouts: Doing the same running workout all the time can not only be boring, but can also lead to overuse injuries in the muscles. Mix up the surface Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Actress, singer, designer, dancer, and mom Jennifer Lopez may have a sizzling career, but she seems to be better known for that infamous, beautifully bodacious booty! Celeb Pics: The Best Butts in Hollywood With glutes that defy gravity, J Lo has made curves a good thing in Hollywood. How exactly does the dynamic diva Read more
We all know that yoga is a great way to de-stress, but the ancient practice can also help you tone your midsection. You can fire up your abs by simply rounding your spine as you move from downward dog into plank. Add a twist and you're working your obliques. Watch this video to learn three moves that target your abs while working your arms and booty, too. Can you tell that I love these Read more
While you're blow-drying your hair, doing the dishes, reading a magazine, or checking email, you could be toning your glutes. Actually any time you're standing, you could be doing this booty move. You can hold onto something to help you stay balanced, but it'll work your glutes and your standing leg more if you don't. To find out how to do it read more Read more
Don't skip out on strength training just because you think running is the ultimate form of exercise. Building a little muscle should be part of every runner's cross-training fitness routine. Squats, a classic lower-body move, is great for runners for these four reasons. Prevent knee injuries: Knee pain is one of the most common injuries runners face. Aside from wearing supportive sneakers and Read more
