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We all have a go-to cardio activity we crave, not only because it's enjoyable, but also because it energizes us and burns major calories. I run and swim regularly, but cycling has my heart of hearts. I'm starting to look back at the year, questioning you about the best of 2009, so tell me, which form of cardio should receive this title? What's Your Favorite Form of Cardio For Read more
Doing cardio is something I've grown to love and crave. Running is my favorite way to get my heart rate up because it's practically free, you can do it anywhere, my buddies can join me, and it burns major calories. I also love that it gives me time to be alone to think. A bonus is that it tones my thighs and buns like nothing else. When I asked about your favorite form of cardio, you agreed Read more
We all have a go-to cardio activity that we crave not only because it's enjoyable, but also because it energizes us and helps us burn major calories. I've been talking a lot about the Best of 2008, so tell me, which form of cardio should receive this title? Source What's Your Favorite Form of Cardio in 2008? Running, including road running, treadmill, or elliptical machine Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Some women may take it easy during their last trimester, but Hilary Duff isn't the type to let her workouts slide just because she's eating for two. The singer-actress may be seven months pregnant, but according to her trainer of eight years, Vivica Jensen, she's still staying fit with biweekly Piloxing sessions. Read more
Even when we have the best intentions, there are days when getting to the gym is impossible. Mostly because we're dealing with a crazy schedule that involves balancing other obligations or appointments. On days where getting to the gym is not an option, but neither is skipping out on a workout, you do have options. Check out three ways to exercise even on days when you have to skip the Read more
I like things easy. And easy means a convenient way to stay fit but doesn't take too much time out of my day. Easy solution? A home gym. What's not to love — all the equipment you need to stay fit, no gym membership required. It's hard, however, to keep a home gym as equipment-ready as your neighborhood gym if you don't have the space (or the money). Luckily, just a few basics are all you Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! As of this past weekend, Spring is finally, officially here — along with panic about the upcoming bikini season. When it comes to shaping up your abs, you want to combine a healthy, diet with high-intensity cardio and moves that target your deep abdominal muscles — aka the transverse abdominus. When strong, these Read more
FitSugar reader debnicole shared this fitness DVD review for the eighth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway, and you should too! I incorporate various workout DVDs in my exercise regimen. Lately it's been mainly the P90X series. My husband and I started two months ago on P90X and are halfway through. It's definitely an investment to buy the set; but I definitely feel like the money was Read more
Biking is my favorite form of locomotion. The world moves by at the perfect pace when pedaling. You can take in the view and still feel the wind in your face. Riding a bike is a great green way to get around since you can travel a greater distance in a shorter time when compared to walking, and it can be faster than driving, depending on gridlock traffic. Here are five reasons to bike to work, Read more
The magic pill to weight loss is a mirage in my opinion, but companies continue to design products to help you burn more calories and drop pounds. As if the seven shady weight loss products I recently posted about weren't enough, I just discovered Body Togs Wearable Weights. At first I thought they were for strength training exercises instead of dumbbells or resistance bands. Since you didn't Read more
