3 Reasons to Love Step-Ups


Updated 09/17/11 4:04 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

3 Reasons Step-Ups Are a Great Leg and Butt Exercise

If you're fickle with your gym routine, here's one move you should consider adding to most of your workouts: step-ups. The simple act of hauling your body up one step for 20 reps is great for your legs and your lungs. Here are my top three reasons to love this move. Cardio: There's a reason step aerobics were so popular in the '90s; stepping up and onto something gets your heart rate climbing. Read more

Get Your Bum Bikini-Ready With These Yoga Poses


Updated 12/15/11 11:44 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga Poses That Tone Your Tush

Summer is here, which means showing a bit more skin. Our tushes can never be too toned, so here's an intermediate yoga sequence that will strengthen your seat and make you feel proud prancing around in your bikini bottoms. After going through all eight poses with the right leg, repeat this sequence again on the left side. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Tone Your Tush With This Yoga Sequence


Updated 12/15/11 11:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Yoga Poses That Tone Your Butt

We all know that yoga can increase your flexibility, but it turns out that many poses work your bum too — making asana, the Sanskrit word for posture or pose, seems like a double entendre. If your backside could use a little tightening, try this yoga sequence. Work through the entire series with your right leg first, and then repeat on the left side. Read more

Weekend Workout: Arms, Abs, and Booty on the Ball


Updated 03/23/11 9:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Quick Workout on an Exercise Ball to Tone Your Arms, Abs, and Tush

If you're pressed for time and can't fit in a long workout, you can still effectively tone your upper body, core, and tush. Grab an exercise ball and do 20 reps of each exercise, and cycle through the routine three times. Push-Ups With Tuck Crunch Crunches on an Exercise Ball Plank Booty Leg Lifts Itching for more short workouts? Check out these Weekend Workouts to learn how to tone Read more

Marisa Miller Loves Squats — Do You?


Updated 01/20/11 3:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Marisa Miller Keeps Her Backside Toned With Squats

It might be hard to believe that swimsuit model Marisa Miller, February's cover girl for Shape magazine, was mocked in high school for the shape of her booty. Her nickname was "bubble-butt" — ouch! She even refused to do squats in volleyball practice for fear of increasing the size of her derriere. Things sure have changed! The former Victoria's Secret angel now loves her backside and embraces Read more

Weekend Workout: Three Tush Toners


Updated 01/02/11 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Weekend Workout: Three Tush Toners

Having a firm and toned backside makes you feel confident when wearing skirts, skinny jeans, or baring all in a bikini (for those of you vacationing somewhere warm this Winter). Here are three exercises that will target your booty. Repeat all three exercises for a total of three rounds. Get on the Ball: Saddlebag Busting Get on the Ball: Plank Booty Leg Lifts No Equipment Necessary: Wide Read more

Yoga Moves That Get the Glutes


Updated 11/29/10 3:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

5 Yoga Poses to Work Out the Rear

Pancake, flat, saggy, and plentiful are a few words often used to describe a derriere in need. But taut, perky, and firm would be preferable when talking about your own. If you are hoping to tighten up your tush, try out these yoga moves. You'll notice the lift after just a few weeks. Warrior 3 is a great pose for toning the back side. The glute muscles lift that leg up and hold it so it remains Read more

A Workout Video From Tone It Up: Pilates Booty Moves


Updated 11/04/10 7:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tone It Up: Pilates Booty Workout

Here's another great workout video from the Tone It Up community group. Hey Fit Sugar Community! Our workout video for this week uses Pilates inspired moves to tighten, tone and firm up your bottom. These four moves are guaranteed to make your butt look great in those jeans! We recommend doing 2 or 3 sets of each exercise. Karena & Katrina ToneItUp.com To see more workouts from Karena and Read more

Multitasking Move: Balancing Side Leg Lift Squat


Updated 10/14/10 11:43 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

How to Tone Your Booty and Thighs

Moves that challenge multiple body parts at once are my time-saving tricks when squeezing a much-needed workout into my hectic schedule. This variation on the single leg squat will challenge your balance and tone your glutes. Standing on one leg forces your core to work, and that little side kick works on the toning the troublesome saddlebag area. Read more

No Equipment Necessary: Swimming Frog


Updated 09/14/10 2:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

How to Do the Swimming Frog Pilates Move

Just when I thought I knew most of the moves in Pilates, I was introduced to a new one that I'm kind of digging. A simple yet burn-worthy motion, the swimming frog helps open the chest while working back and booty. Living up to its name, the steps are exactly what one might imagine Kermit doing as he swims downstream. Learn how to do it yourself! Read more