Class Act: High-Heel Workout?


Updated 02/12/09 8:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 24 comments

High Heel Workout

Looks like there is a new fitness class on the scene. The focus is to get you in shape, but not in the traditional meaning. Rather than focusing on burning calories, the goal of the high-heel workout it to get you in shape to walk comfortably in heels. The first part of the class is done wearing your fave heels while performing simple dance moves and a few other exercises. After changing into Read more

Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead


Updated 05/24/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

At-Home Barre Workout Ideas

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more

Wee! A Total-Body Playground Circuit Workout


Updated 05/07/12 10:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Playground Circuit Workout

Playgrounds aren't just for the kiddos. Why not use the equipment to do a little strength training after you run or bike ride through the park, or while your children are playing (might as well tone your tush rather than just sitting on it)? Check out this five-minute circuit workout to target your entire body from head to toe. For a full workout, repeat the circuit six times through for a total Read more

5 Exercises to Ditch Arm Flab Forever


Updated 04/19/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Arm Exercises From Celeb Trainer Jay Cardiello

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! Ah, that infamous area along the back of your arms, the nemesis of so many women. How do you tackle the jiggle? First, I want to tell you what not to do, as people are often tempted to take the wrong course of action. And that is the concept of spot Read more

How to Stay Forever Young Like Madonna


Updated 05/25/12 9:59 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How Madonna Stays in Shape

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! When you see Madonna on a talk show this week promoting her new album, MDNA (out now!), or during one of the stops on her world tour, which kicks off on May 29, you’ll be checking out moves choreographed by former Broadway dancer Nicole Winhoffer. She appeared in shows like Wicked and 42nd Street, among Read more

From Total Body to High Intensity: Elliptical Workouts For All


Updated 03/04/12 4:34 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Elliptical Workouts For All Levels

The elliptical is a mainstay in the gym for good reason: it's easy on the joints and provides a great cardio and total-body workout. But the elliptical can also get pretty boring and repetitive. Instead of spending a mindless 30 minutes on the elliptical machine, maximize your time by doing one of these eight workouts. Whether you're a beginner, looking for a high-intensity interval workout, or Read more

Warm Up Like Jennifer Lawrence With This Move


Updated 03/23/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jennifer Lawrence Hunger Games Workout Warm-Up

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! This week, they've got the scoop on how Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence warms up before tackling her killer workouts. Jennifer Lawrence got in blockbuster shape for The Hunger Games. "We did high-energy moves, like backward running and walking lunges, to gain strength, agility, and balance," says on-set coach Read more

From the Community: the Best Exercise You Aren't Doing


Updated 01/23/12 10:28 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Heel and Foot Stretches For Injury Prevention

FitSugar community member (and fitness instructor) livinginthin has shared a how-to on an overlooked exercise that everyone should be doing. Running, cycling, squatting, jumping, curling, crunches, and lunging — you do it all, right? Well, the one move you aren’t doing is probably the one that can keep you doing all those things (and more), pain and injury-free for a lifetime. What is it? Read more

8 Life Lessons Learned From CES 2012


Updated 01/12/12 3:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Life Lessons Learned From CES

This year's CES didn't just teach us about gadget trends and the future of the industry — it also taught us a few things that we'll remember in our everyday lives as well. Here, we offer up a few tips to take with you on your next journey to a big tech conference, or to keep in the back of your mind for life. Trust me: our pain is your gain! Get plenty of sleep. Between long hours on the Read more

Lil Links: Could the Term "Baby Bump" Be Banned For Good?


Updated 01/03/12 7:42 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Banning the Term "Baby Bump"

Don't you dare call your pregnant belly a baby bump! — The Stir A very pregnant Beyoncé rocked high heels on New Year's Eve — Celebrity Baby Scoop A doctor's advice for preparing kids for a visit to the doctor — Celebrity Baby Blog Favorite workouts for new moms — FitPregnancy Signs that your baby really loves you even if he can't say so — Parenting How to conceive a smarter baby — Read more