From the Community: a Total-Body Toning Circuit


Updated 01/24/12 1:00 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Total Body Circuit Workout Using Resistance Band and Weights

FitSugar reader FitFabCities has a circuit workout that works your entire body. She shared the video with us in our Fit Community. Grab a resistance band and a pair of dumbbells, and you're good to go for this full-body circuit-training workout . . . and the best part is you don't even have to leave your living room to do it. That said, this is also a great workout to try at the gym if you're Read more

Burn It Up: 30-Minute Circuit Workout From Equinox


Updated 01/17/12 6:54 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

30-Minute Circuit Workout From Equinox Trainer

Circuit training is one of my favorite ways to get my sweat on. You torch calories by getting your heart rate up while building muscle with strength training — a win-win workout. My Equinox trainer, Lauren, likes 'em too. Recently she put me through the paces of the following circuit workout, and I just had to share the fun. Get ready to sweat! There are three circuits of four exercises each. Read more

Tone, Sculpt, and Burn: Diesel Motivation at Crunch


Updated 08/24/11 11:18 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Diesel Motivation Crunch Gym Class Review

Fans of circuit training will love the latest class offering from Crunch Gym: Diesel Motivation. The hour-long class is fast paced, challenging, and, best of all, a total-body workout. Expect to leave sweaty and sore. If you're not familiar with circuit training, exercises are performed one after the other with no rest in between the moves. In Diesel Motivation, that breaks down to a mix of Read more

Another Way to Work With Intervals: Tabata


Updated 03/08/11 1:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tabata Training Explained

Tabata. These three simple rhythmic syllables when uttered by a personal trainer can make a person sweat with nervous anticipation. And the nervous sweating will be followed by lots of actual sweating once the workout begins. After hearing rumors of this intense workout, yesterday my Equinox trainer Lauren decided it was time to introduce me to Tabata training; today my abs, glutes, and upper Read more

Hilary Duff Covers Health: I Got Pretty Skinny


Updated 10/29/10 2:52 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Hilary Duff Covers Health November 2010: I Was Too Skinny

In the November issue of Health, actress Hilary Duff opens up feeling confident and finding the perfect balance between health, happiness, and love. For Hilary, moderation is key — along with a regular dose of Pilates! The hard work she's been doing with trainer Harley Pasternak shows; Hilary looks fantastic on the cover. Check out the highlights here: On eating healthy: "Recently, I have Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time


Updated 08/22/10 6:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Health News 8/19/2010: Michael Douglas Diagnosed With Throat Cancer, Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats, and More

Pie for breakfast! Pumpkin pie vegan overnight oats — Oh She Glows An easy guide for cross training in the gym — lululemon Learn MMA like the actors from Twilight did — Physique Speak Tips so you stay safe while running outdoors — That's Fit.ca Actor Michael Douglas diagnosed with throat cancer — Right Health A boot camp workout to do in your own home — Fitnessista Read more

Get It Up, Your Heart Rate That Is: Full Body Experience


Updated 01/15/09 5:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Get It Up, Your Heart Rate That Is: Full Body Experience

The other night I felt the need to get my heart rate up and to sweat. I really enjoy a good circuit workout, but I thought I would start by spending some cardio time on the trusty old Precor elliptical (set a fixed 20 degree incline) and follow up with strength training circuit. It was great and I slept well last night! For the cardio section, when it says "recover" move at a pace similar to a Read more

Circuit Workout by Celebrity Trainer Jason Walsh


Updated 08/05/09 7:18 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Jessica Biel's Trainer Jason Walsh Circuit Workout

Since you all chose Jessica Biel's trainer Jason Walsh as your favorite celebrity trainer, I asked him to share a workout with us. Jason thought this three part circuit workout that he does with his clients would be fun for us too. It will get your heart rate up and strengthen your body at the same time. That is what I call a win-win workout. It is full of Read more

Mini Circuits: A Quick Workout to Fit in Anytime


Updated 12/04/08 1:46 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

A mini circuit workout that only takes six minutes!

When I am running low on time during my workout, which I am a lot especially during the holidays, I like to do a mini-circuit workout so that I still feel like I am getting in some exercise but I am not spending hours doing it. I love the little combination below, because it really works the biggest muscles in your body. Do each of the five exercises for about one minute with a little (12 Read more

Back to Basics: Circuit Training


Updated 05/29/08 3:16 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Back to Basics: Circuit Training

There are a million and one ways to workout which is great because one reason people stop exercising is they get bored with their routine. Circuit training is a way to add some spice to a stale workout plan. Plus there is the major bonus of improved mobility, strength and stamina with one type of workout. Now that is what I call versatile. Essentially, circuit exercises are performed one Read more