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Like using kettlebells? Then check out these kettlebell workouts that Karena and Katrina from Tone It Up posted in their Tone It Up group in the FitSugar Community. Hey FitSugar community! It's Karena and Katrina from Tone It Up. Here's a fun routine to do with the kettlebells that tones the inner thighs, lifts the booty, strengthens the core, and tones the waistline and entire upper body! Have Read more
Every week I tell you about new exercise DVDs I've tried and would either recommend or throw to the curb. It's nice to get other people's opinions though, so recently I asked FitSugar readers to share their favorite Fitness DVDs. Check out the list below if you're looking for something new to try at home. Self: Bikini Ready Fast: Ellen Barrett ($10) — If you want a "full body workout," urban Read more
From pounding the pavement running to spending a day in fashionable shoes that lack proper support, feet take a beating. If you're training for a race this Spring and upping your mileage, it pays to show your peds some love. You can do some preventive prehab to avoid coming down with a case of plantar fasciitis. This painful condition, which can be common in new runners and affects women more Read more
Exercising with a buddy definitely has its perks, but when it comes to most of my workouts, I prefer to exercise alone. Here are some reasons it's sometimes better to sweat it out solo. You can work out whenever you want and when it best fits your schedule. Plus you never have to deal with someone being late. You can skip the chitchat and focus on your breath and inner thoughts. It's a great Read more
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
Online workout programs promise the fitness results of a gym routine with the added benefit of privacy and convenience — you do the workouts whenever, wherever. Several sites offer a range of wellness tools, too, including nutrition advice, exercise logs, and social platforms for networking with other members. Prices vary, but most dip well below the average cost of a gym membership. Workouts Read more
Kick your abs into gear with this great exercise — no crunching require. All you need is an exercise ball and to watch this short video to help you master the move. The ball pass exercise works your abdominals as they stabilize the torso against the weight of your arms and legs moving away from your center. Try it! Read more
If you're starting an exercise routine in the New Year, it can be hard to know exactly how to begin. And all those gym rats determinedly working out can be intimidating when you don't know what you're doing. But having a plan when you start exercising can be a major help when it comes to sticking with it. Here are a few things you need to know to build the perfect workout routine. How much time Read more
Ryan Gosling was shoeless yesterday after his latest mixed martial arts workout in LA. He's been dedicated to the exercise routine for the last week, but took a break to spend NYE in NYC. He and girlfriend Eva Mendes went east for the holiday and also spent time with his mom, Donna, in the Big Apple. Aside from his sweaty sessions, Ryan's also working on a new project. He's directing a video Read more
Being on a budget may be a way of life these days, but cutting back on expenses doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health goals. If a gym membership isn't in the cards, the good news is you can still get a great workout in your own home. Don't think it's possible? Check out these five ways you can leave the gym behind, raise your heart rate, and stream it all on your home network. Netflix Read more
