Chef Workout: Counter Shoulder Stretch


Updated 06/13/09 2:20 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Chef Workout: Counter Shoulder Stretch

I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and like to use those few minutes waiting for water to boil and veggies to steam by doing this stretch. It targets the shoulders, lats (sides of your upper back), hamstrings, and your lower back. It's a good one and is a great break while cooking dinner. To learn the details of this stretch read more Read more

Boxing For Beginners: Notes to Prepare You For the Ring


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Boxing For Beginners

While working out at Crunch gym, I heard a woman hiyahing and turned to find her mightily kicking and punching her (padded) trainer. Her toes were taped, her mouthguard was in, and boy, her sweat glands were working. A rush of adrenaline combined with visions of Million Dollar Baby inspired me to talk to Crunch trainer Casey Mallo about what to expect as a beginner boxer and why you should Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: One-Legged Half Wheel


Updated 03/28/12 5:40 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

How to Do One-Legged Half Wheel Pose, Also Called Bridge

Backbending poses open your heart, both figuratively and literally. While Full Wheel is probably the most well-known backbend, it's also one of the most challenging. This variation of Half Wheel will increase flexibility in your spine and shoulders while also toning your thighs. Sanskrit Name: Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana English Translation: One-Legged Half Wheel Keep reading to Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: One-Legged Half Wheel


Updated 03/28/12 5:40 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Strike a Yoga Pose: One-Legged Half Wheel

Backbending poses open your heart, both figuratively and literally. While Full Wheel is probably the most well-known backbend, it's also one of the most challenging. This variation of Half Wheel will increase flexibility in your spine and shoulders while also toning your thighs. Sanskrit Name: Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana English Translation: One-Legged Half Wheel Keep reading to Read more