Work it Girl: Chair Spinal Twist


Updated 02/25/11 4:52 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

How to Do a Chair Spinal Twist

Take a break from working already! I love doing a spinal twist at my desk because it really loosens up my lower back and gives my eyes a rest. I try to do this every half hour or so. Push your chair slightly away from your desk and then sit down gazing forward. Bend your left knee and plant your foot on your chair - slip your shoes off if you're wearing heels. Reach your right arm up and Read more

Get Lifted: How to Do an Overhead Press Correctly


Updated 05/09/12 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do a Standing Overhead Press With Dumbbells

Yes, it's almost tank top and bikini season, which means that bare arms will be the norm for the months ahead. If you want to sculpt shapely shoulders and toned arms, learn how to incorporate the overhead press into your workout routine. Proper form: You can do an overhead press using dumbbells, barbells, or resistance bands. The following are tips on how to do a standing overhead press using Read more

How to Combat That Afternoon Slump


Updated 05/03/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Stay Energized in the Afternoon

Sometimes, you just can't beat that afternoon slump. Sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling the opposite of energetic, especially around those postlunch hours when our bodies expend more energy digesting or we crash from the effects of our morning cup of coffee — and when that happens, don't think you can always rely on energy drinks. Besides their long list of unpronounceable Read more

How to Maximize Those Butt-Toning Squats


Updated 04/12/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Doing Squats Effectively

If strong, sculpted legs are what you're after, you've got to become one with the squat. The basic exercise targets glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core, so incorporating it into your strength-training workouts is definitely worth your while. Here are some ways to get more bang for your butt — er, I mean buck — when doing squats. Focus on your heels: When doing a squat, make sure to shift Read more

11 Bootcamp Workouts to Have You Looking Your Best For Bikini Season


Updated 05/11/12 3:28 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Bikini Boot Camp Workouts

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

10 Sneaky Toning Moves You Can Do at Work


Updated 06/21/11 6:50 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Toning Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Your office nemesis isn't that know-it-all in the cubicle over, it's lurking right beneath you: your chair! The more you're sitting, the less calories you're burning... not the ideal bikini body plan. Picture this: when sitting, your activity in your muscles drops and the calorie-burning rate decreases to just about one Read more

Iconic Design: The Wingback Chair


Updated 11/11/11 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wingback Chair Definition and History

The wingback chair is essentially a club chair with "wings" attached to the back that often extend to the arm rests. Though the flat and scroll wing styles are most typical, imaginatively ornate versions like bat-wing chairs and butterfly-wing chairs can also be found. Most designs are fully upholstered with wooden legs, but older versions tend to have an exposed wood frame as well. The colorful Read more

New Hybrid Class: Spinning and Yoga


Updated 06/14/11 2:26 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Spinning and Yoga Together in One Fitness Class

Since the new millennium rolled around, it seems like the ancient practice of yoga has been mixed with almost every form of exercise, from the Pilates hybrid Yogalates to kickboxing's Koga. A new yoga mashup is making its way into the fitness world: yoga and spinning. Before your third eye conjures up images of holding a downward-facing dog while clipped in on a stationary bike, let me explain Read more

The Ides of March: Victory, but Not a Landslide


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Ides of March Movie Review

George Clooney takes the director's chair for political drama The Ides of March, which he also stars in as Pennsylvania governor and presidential hopeful Mike Morris. The real star of the film is Ryan Gosling, though, as a crackerjack strategist working on Morris's campaign during the Democratic primary. With that kind of star power behind and in front of the camera, I was expecting an Read more

Peekaboo Inspiration and Playful Cutout Patterns


Updated 11/15/11 4:51 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cutout Pattern Furniture and Decor

I love it when clothing patterns take an architectural bent, incorporating cutout patterns that create major visual interest. This Slung Slash Tee ($88) is miles more interesting than your standard jersey piece, but just as comfortable and versatile. Furniture and home accessories also benefit from a little peekaboo intrigue. From chandeliers to elegant chairs, a little glimpse of the air in Read more