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It's great to keep fitness equipment at home, but the hardest part is getting motivated to use it. Here are three things you can do so they help burn calories instead of collecting dust. Don't put equipment away. Many types of fitness gear can be folded up so they're out of your way, but if they're out of your sight like in your closet or under your bed, chances are you're less likely to set Read more
Spring may be not so far away, but many of you may be stuck indoors for weeks to come before it's warm (or safe) enough to bring your workout outside. So many times, the gym comes to the living room instead with just a few key pieces of equipment that you find yourself using over and over during the dreary Winter months for your at-home workout. No matter what level of fitness you are, chances Read more
Hopefully by now you've been able to file your taxes (if you haven't, don't worry, you still have one more day!). If you're lucky enough to be getting a tax refund this year, here's how to use those dollars to fund a healthy routine. Stock up your home gym: No time to trek to the gym every day? With the right home gym equipment, you'll have no excuses to skip a workout. To help you get started, Read more
Reader FitFabCities has a 100-rep leg workout for you to do at home — no equipment needed! She shared it with us in the FitSugar Community. The Perfect 10 Lean Legs Workout is all about getting strong, lean, sexy legs. It's called "The Perfect 10" since we are doing 10 reps of everything and you'll feel like a 10 when you're through! This is a great workout for your Read more
With bikini season just a few months away, get a jump on your fitness regimen now, instead of scrambling one week before your beach vacation to realize it's too late. Do a few of these circuit bootcamp workouts every week, alongside a solid cardio routine and healthy diet, and you'll be beach-ready as soon as the sun comes bearing down this Summer. This boot camp video workout from Jeanette Read more
I love my gym for many reasons: it adds structure to my workouts and motivates me, the class selection is amazing, and the people — both trainers and members — can be very inspiring. But I know that many times a gym membership isn't the most cost-effective solution for getting fit, and going isn't for everyone. Are you wasting your money? Here are five signs it may be time to cancel your gym Read more
It's almost time to Spring clean, which means dusting off, editing, and organizing every aspect of your life. What you wear and use during your workout is no different; here are three tips for Spring cleaning your fitness. Inspect your gear: You may never give up that old college T-shirt, no matter how threadbare it gets, but there comes a time when you need to retire old workout gear. Go Read more
Reader FitFabCities has a simple 15-minute workout for you — no equipment needed! She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community. Learn more about this workout after the break! Read more
Cardio classes like Zumba and kickboxing are addictive because they're so fun that you hardly feel like you're exercising. Depending on whether you get classes through a gym membership or pay for them individually, they can run as much as $10 to $20 a pop. This really adds up if you take several each week, but here are four ways to save money and get hooked up with free fitness classes. Barter: Read more
Looking for an at-home workout to tone your whole body? FitSugar reader (and certified trainer) JessicaSmithTV created the following chair workout for just that! She posted her workout in our 10 Pounds Down! community group No Equipment? No Problem! Try these four total body toning moves at the office, from home — anywhere you have access to a sturdy chair! By Jessica Smith Read more
