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In what was a neck-and-neck race between Equinox and the YMCA, Life Time Fitness did some last-minute rallying via Twitter and managed to move from a fourth-place spot to take home the title of best gym of 2010, winning 25 percent of the votes. Equinox and the YMCA tied for second place, and each earned 17 percent of your votes. This is the second year in a row that Life Time Fitness has been Read more
What a year it's been for Life Time Fitness! Even though it barely received any votes last year, it's your favorite gym of 2009. You love that it has tons of great equipment, loads of classes, and it's always clean. It also helps that it's open 24 hours for late night and early morning workouts, and that the staff is friendly and helpful too. Besides a fitness facility, Life Time offers spa Read more
When the economy took a hit last year, so did gym memberships, a trend that continued into 2009. But national gym chains lured people back by offering major discounts like no enrollment fees and limited membership programs. Though many of you patronize a locally owned gym or work out at home, some opted to sweat it out at a national health club. Whether it was for its fees, classes, or up-to-date Read more
The results are in for this year's Favorite Gym, and the winner, with nearly 20 percent of the vote, is the good ol' YMCA! The recession-friendly gym narrowly bested both the ultraposh Equinox chain and last year's winner, 24 Hour Fitness. Congrats to the Y for being FitSugar readers' fave in '08. Read more
We're loving all the fit-related photos we see on the daily via the FitSugar Instagram account; now we're challenging you to show us what's in your gym bag! Grab your iPhone or Android, snap the contents of all the cool fitness gear stashed in your bag, and upload the pic to Instagram. Make sure to caption your photo with the hashtag #FitSugar; we'll grab our favorite shots from the upcoming week Read more
Which cardio machine is right for you? FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV asks an expert for the answers. She shared what she found in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. The stair master, the stationary bike, and the elliptical — we all have our favorite cardio machine at the gym, but which one is the best one for your body? We asked Dr. Yoav Suprun, DPT, a McKenzie physical therapist at Canyon Read more
After getting home from a busy day of work, especially if I hit the gym, the same question always pops into mind — what to make for dinner? Without a plan in mind, it's easy to fall back on boxed mac and cheese or Chinese takeout, which aren't the healthiest options. To prevent scrambling to whip together a not-so-healthy meal, take time to map out your dinner menu for the week. Knowing which Read more
Many people prefer hitting the treadmill to running outdoors, but if you're not careful, along with that toned tush you might end up with a stiff neck, resulting in a nagging headache. Follow these tips the next time you hop on the treadmill to prevent this common running woe. Keep Your Gaze Forward One gym perk is its televisions, which allow you to catch up on the news or your favorite TV Read more
Many of our favorite celebrities work hard for their superstar bodies, and they don't stop perfecting their physiques at the gym. Girls and guys of Hollywood alike seem to love adorning their bodies with tattoos, on arms, backs, legs, and more! We've rounded up a look at 100 celebrity tattoos, including looks at Angelina Jolie's many markings. She may be rivaled in the ink department by Johnny Read more
Happy birthday, Jessica Alba! The erstwhile action star and devoted mom of two turns 31 on Saturday, and to celebrate we are taking a look at how Jessica's stayed fit while enjoying life throughout the years. Bootcamp style: It's all about high intensity for Jessica. She enlists the help of Barry's Bootcamp, a favorite with starlets in LA, to get fast results. Each workout contains Read more
