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For those times when you can't make it to class a DVD at home is better than nothing at all. While nothing can really replace the touch of a live teacher, the Pilates Intermediate Mat Workout by Gaiam is a pretty good substitute. As you can surely tell by the name, this DVD is not meant for the beginner. This is a solidly intermediate workout that builds on the material taught in the Pilates Read more
Reader FitFabCities has a simple 15-minute workout for you — no equipment needed! She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community. This printable workout gives you total-body toning plus cardio and it's as easy as 5-4-3-2-1! The whole thing is only 15 minutes long so it's perfect to squeeze into a busy day. Plus you don't need any equipment or a gym; simply push your coffee table out of the Read more
The holiday ski season is in full swing, so it's time to gear up the kiddies for a day in the snow. Keep it basic with the pants and mittens, so they can be worn again next year or handed down to little siblings. Bold hats and jackets will help mama distinguish her kids on the mountain. If ski weekends are filling your Winter calendar, it may make sense to invest in some junior skis with your Read more
You could buy an iPhone armband for around $20 to $30, but why not gift your running friend with a colorful and original armband? This intermediate sewing project takes under two hours to make and cost around $10. I love the tiny hidden pocket inside to keep your ID and other small item safe. Here's how to make a creative present for the fitness fanatic in your life. Read more
If you have a few races under your belt and want to take your training to the next level for faster finish times, you need to add speed work into your training plan. Running coach Andrew Kastor wants to help you set a PR (personal record) this Summer in your next 5K. Here is his four-week plan (for intermediate runners with a solid cardio base) to get you up to speed — literally. Coach Kastor Read more
If you're a runner, cyclist, skier, rider, climber, swimmer, or have a Type A, high-energy, can't-sit-still kind of personality, sign yourself up for Ashtanga yoga. This type of yoga is challenging, quick-paced, and just the thing to open your tight hamstrings, hips, and shoulders. Before heading to your first class, here are some things you should know. It's Hot I'm not talking Bikram-yoga hot, Read more
When you first start running, it's important to think of yourself as a tortoise and not a hare, slowly easing yourself into running two to three miles a day, three to five days a week for about five weeks at a comfortable pace. This way, you can cover a lot of ground, yet still build endurance while minimizing injuries. Once you're in a comfortable pace zone, you'll notice that you're getting in Read more
If you're stuck indoors, treadmills are an excellent way to get in some cardio time — minus wet weather or pollen counts. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced treadmill user, here is everything you need to know to get the most out of this favorite cardio machine. Treadmill Workout Routines: These four different treadmill workouts: beginner, intermediate intervals, running hills, and Read more
Life is nothing without friends. It might sound like an over-dramatized statement, but who would we be if we didn't have a buddy to play with in elementary school, a loyal friend to help us go through those (annoying) growing pains in middle school, a BFF to hang with all throughout high school, and a college gal pal to talk you through boy troubles? Hopefully, some of these friendships have Read more
I've been fitting in workouts when I can, either at lunch or after work, but I can't get over the fact that a regular exercise routine can be a major time suck during the week. From rushing to and from the gym in time to make dinner reservations to trying to finish a project at work before the sun sets, factoring in time for a quality run or gym session can be serious work. So when I do have free Read more
