Sit Up Straight! 8 Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen the Shoulders and Back


Updated 08/08/11 2:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Stretches and Exercises For Good Posture

Sitting at a desk, lifting heavy weights improperly, or neglecting to stretch the shoulders can take a huge toll on posture. Even if you think you're sitting up straight, you may still be slouching your shoulders and upper back. Crunch trainer Tim Rich shows us some key stretches and exercises that you can do to strengthen your back and open up your shoulders. Read more

Weekend Workout: Shoulder Shapers


Updated 06/28/09 9:57 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Three Exercises to Tone Your Shoulders

If you're looking for a short workout to tone your shoulders for strapless dress and tank top season, try these three shoulder sculpting moves. You'll need a set of dumbbells, a mat, and a chair or bench. Repeat all three exercises for a total of three rounds. Seated Reverse Fly Superman Side Leg With Shoulder Press If that wasn't enough for you, click here for more Weekend Workouts. Read more

Get Strapless Dress Ready: Shoulder Sculpting Moves


Updated 06/12/09 8:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Get Strapless Dress Ready:  Shoulder Sculpting Moves

Our friends over at American Council of Exercise have designed a series of exercises to target your shoulders and upper back. So if you're planning on wearing a strapless dress in the near future, or just want to tone up for bathing suit and tank top season, check out these five moves. Source Read more

Brides and Bacne: What to Do


Updated 05/18/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

How to Give Yourself a Back Facial

Everything is going dreamily. You found the perfect wedding gown for the big day. You've been exercising regularly to make sure it fits just right. The problem is, all that sweating you've been doing makes you break out, and not just on your face — on your back and shoulders too. For starters, do not stop working out. All that exercise is great for relieving stress, and there are many things Read more

Torch Calories and Tone With This Circuit Workout


Updated 05/25/12 2:01 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Full-Body Circuit Workout From Equinox Trainer

What's not to love about circuit training? Combining heart-pumping elements of cardio with strength-training moves means you torch calories while toning muscles. It's just so efficient. Here's a fun yet challenging circuit workout I did recently with my Equinox trainer Lauren. The workout has you performing each exercise for a minute, which means you need to keep a stopwatch handy, but you have Read more

From the Community: Tank Top Arm Workout


Updated 05/12/12 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Printable Arm Workout Poster

Reader FitFabCities has a tank top workout for you to do at home — all you need is a pair of weights! She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community. With Spring here and Summer around the corner, what could be better than a printable workout designed specifically to help you get tank top arms? I love this season's sleeveless tops and maxi dresses, but after a long Winter of sweaters and Read more

For Better Sleep, Do These 3 Things 20 Minutes Before Bed


Updated 05/10/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do Before Bed to Sleep Better

We spend about a third of our lives in slumberland, but many people complain of not sleeping well. If you have a tough time falling asleep or you toss and turn in the middle of the night, try exercising during the day and limiting alcohol and caffeine a few hours before bedtime. But if you are doing this already and still have troubles, here are three things to do immediately before hitting the Read more

Get Lifted: How to Do an Overhead Press Correctly


Updated 05/09/12 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do a Standing Overhead Press With Dumbbells

Yes, it's almost tank top and bikini season, which means that bare arms will be the norm for the months ahead. If you want to sculpt shapely shoulders and toned arms, learn how to incorporate the overhead press into your workout routine. Proper form: You can do an overhead press using dumbbells, barbells, or resistance bands. The following are tips on how to do a standing overhead press using Read more

10-Minute Workout For Tank Top Arms


Updated 05/07/12 5:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

10-Minute Arm Workout Video

Get ready for tank top season with this 10-minute workout from celeb trainer Holly Perkins. The exercises target the upper arms and shoulders so you can rock the sleeveless fashions of Summer. Grab a set of dumbbells, press play, and follow Holly as she leads you through the moves. Craving a longer workout? Be sure to check out all of our Class FitSugar 10-minute workouts. Combine workouts from Read more

6 Best Ways to Flatten Your Belly By Summer


Updated 05/11/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get a Flat Belly For Summer

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By the Editors of Prevention A toned, flat tummy is a goal many of us strive to achieve in time for bathing suit season, but endless crunches and ditching all your favorite foods until July 4th isn’t the right—or fun—way to do it. A sculpted core and trim tummy can be attained by incorporating small changes Read more