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

Back to Basics: Squats


Updated 06/25/10 10:07 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

How to Do Squats

Love them or loathe them, squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do. It's very important, however, that you do them just right to maximize effectiveness and prevent injury. Squats are also highly versatile: you can do them anywhere, even while brushing your teeth. Multitask by adding bicep curls and other moves to make them harder. Since we're all in backside-toning mode for Read more

Get on the Ball: V Thigh Twists


Updated 06/16/10 3:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

How to Strengthen the Abs and Thighs

Women are always asking me about exercises that will tone their abs and thighs, so here's an amazing move that'll target those two areas at the same time. It may take a little practice to get the coordination down, but once you do, your belly and legs will be burning in no time. Grab an exercise ball and read more Read more

Squeeze in Fitness: Squat While Brushing Your Teeth


Updated 04/23/10 9:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Tone Your Legs While Brushing Your Teeth

I try to make the most of my time, so I squeeze a few minutes of exercise in here and there whenever I think of it. I do push-ups on the counter before I brush my teeth, and while I'm brushing them, I do squats. It's amazing how doing two minutes straight of different variations of squats has really strengthened my quads and booty. I do regular squats with my feet together, squats with my feet Read more

Get Lifted: One Arm Mini-Lunge


Updated 03/16/10 11:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

How to Tone Your Legs and Shoulders

Looking for a new move to add to your strength training routine? This one will tone your shoulders (just in time for tank top season), and also work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves and just in time for short and skirt season. Grab a dumbbell and read more Read more

No Equipment Necessary: Wide Squat Steppers


Updated 12/10/09 9:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

How to Tone Your Butt and Thighs

It's time to get off your tush and work it. These walking wide squats will tone your backside, but will also strengthen your quads just in time for ski season. Music: "Video" by Indie Arie For details on how to do this move, and tips on making it more difficult, read more Read more

No Equipment Necessary: Seated Sweeping Leg Lift


Updated 11/24/09 10:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

How to Strengthen Your Quads

Time to strengthen those quads with this simple yet effective move you can do anywhere. This exercise will tone your upper legs, which will make your legs appear slimmer. Toned thighs will also give you strength when running, biking, swimming, or doing everyday activities like going up stairs. Want to feel the burn? To find out how to do this move, keep reading Read more

Get on the Ball: One-Legged Lift


Updated 09/22/09 3:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Get on the Ball: One-Legged Lift

Looking for an effective way to strengthen your core and quads? Then grab your exercise ball and a dumbbell and give this exercise a whirl. This move is deceptive; it's much harder than it looks, since it really challenges your sense of balance. Learn how to do this move when you read more Read more

Get Lifted: Leaning Camel


Updated 03/05/10 7:06 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Get Lifted: Leaning Camel

In yoga, Camel is a pose that increases flexibility in your spine, and also stretches the muscles in the front of your hips, belly, chest, and shoulders. This challenging variation using a weight will strengthen your quads and abs. To give it a try, read more Read more

Get on the Ball: Side-Leg Lifts


Updated 07/06/11 7:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

How to Tone Your Inner Thighs

Using an exercise ball when strength training is a great way to add a little bit more challenge to basic exercises. Since you have to work hard to keep the ball in place, you end up using more muscle groups. This exercise will tone your thighs, especially your inner thighs and also your core. For instruction read more Read more