Relax Already: Rolling Hip Massage


Updated 01/10/09 4:05 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Relax Already: Rolling Hip Massage

Many of you must be so excited for Winter because you get to ski, snowboard, and snowshoe. Those snowy sports are not only thrilling, but they really work your thighs and glutes. After a day on the mountain, give your upper legs a little love with this rolling hip massage. Get Flash to see this player. var so2670703 = new Read more

Strength Training No-Nos: What Not to Do When in Squats


Updated 12/13/11 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mistakes When Squatting

No matter your fitness passion, from snowboarding to CrossFit, you likely do squats in your sweat sessions — they're a fitness staple. Sometimes, the more simple the move, the more careless we become when doing it, and before you know it you have sloppy squats. Here are four common mistakes that plague the standard squat. Next time you head to the gym, take a little time to get back to basics Read more

No More Pudge! 5 Tips For Rocking That Cropped Top


Updated 06/08/11 3:43 PM · Posted by Self · 2 comments

5 Fitness Tips For Rocking a Cropped Top

If you're anything like me, back in the day — before exercise seemed like an issue — you rocked cropped tops everywhere. Circa 1994, was there something else worth wearing? In recent years, though, I've generally kept a little fabric between my belly and the world. Until now. Cropped tops are a must wear again. Luckily, Pilates instructor Natalie Ridley of The Sports Club/LA (where the likes Read more

Gym Rat or Not, Don't Forget to Do This at the Gym


Updated 07/25/11 9:06 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

What Are the Benefits of Foam Rolling?

Wouldn't it be nice to end every active week with an intense deep-tissue massage to help ease your muscles? But since we can't always spring for a trip to the spa, here's what we can do — use the foam roll at the gym. You may have seen people in the gym foam rolling and think it's just for serious athletes or gym rats, but that's not the case. But there are many reasons why massaging out the Read more