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If you're unhappy with the extra bit of padding on the sides of your thighs right by your bum, here's a move that can help smooth out your saddlebags, which I affectionately call my lower love handles. You can't spot-reduce the area, but toning sure does help. To learn how to do this exercise, read more Read more
If you don't have a lot of time to work out, strength-training exercises that target more than one area of the body are essential. Here's one that will work your shoulders and your outer thighs. Grab a set of dumbbells and read more Read more
I am crazy for the clam exercise. It's a simple move that tones the lower glutes and the outer thigh, and the more advanced variation even works your core. Since you do the clam lying down, it's a great exercise to incorporate into your TV time. Learn how to do the move in this video; then try it out on your own. Read more
Sunny days are here again, which means a long season of shorts, bikinis, and skirts. Showcase your gams with these lower-body workouts that'll have your legs looking toned and strong. The basics: Simple, everyday lower-body exercises that you can do anywhere are the keys to your success. Once you've got the moves down, you can add lunges, squats, and deadlifts to your everyday routine, or even Read more
The chilly, Winter weather often makes us gravitate toward warm, creamy comfort foods, and baggy, fuzzy sweaters are an easy way to hide the extra poundage in your midsection. Unfortunately, skinny jeans are all the rage making toned thighs the star attraction of wintry fashion. So step it up and incorporate these moves – from easy to difficult – into your gym routine to keep your inner and Read more
Caught in a rut on the treadmill? FitSugar reader FitFabCities has created a 40-minute treadmill workout that is certain to get you excited about the gym again! I'm not afraid to say it: I love the treadmill. I know, I know, my fellow runners out there probably gasp in horror at the thought of spending even 30 minutes "running but going nowhere," but I love it. I love staying dry, I love Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! I got chills. They're multiplying. But they're not of the Grease Lightening variety. It's getting cold (nearly 75 degrees in LA) and I'm starting to see visions of couches, heavy meals, hot chocolate and layered clothing (to hide the blubber!). What? You need fat for warmth . . . supposedly. Okay, fine. Better nip this Read more
You might avoid certain workouts because you are fearful of injury. Or if you are like me, you might migrate toward certain classes or equipment because you are trying to maintain some fitness level while recovering from an injury. I'm currently working through back and leg injuries, so when it comes to protecting my body from further damage, I've learned that proper alignment is absolutely key Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! When we calculate how many calories we burn in a day (in order to justify dessert!), we often only consider workouts — running, strength training, Zumba, etc. But the truth is, there are other extracurricular activities (ahem . . . sex) that should be counted in that tally. From a good romp to holiday shopping, we asked Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! It's getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes, put on a bikini and jump in the pool. (That's how Nelly's song went right?) Sure, it's Summer . . . sun, high temps, and lots of sweating are expected. Heck I'm a born-and-raised Floridian; Summer is the only season I know! But just because this Summer's heat wave is Read more
