We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! "Make your last set the one that counts," the instructor cued us during last night's workout. And while the last things my arms wanted to do was another bicep curl, ending on a strong note not only made me feel extra accomplished, but it's that extra push towards sculpting a slim, strong bod. So while we've only got Read more

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

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

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

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