Stay Put: Reviews of 5 Earphones Designed For Your Workout


Updated 01/13/12 1:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of Workout Headphones Yurbuds, Sculpted Eers, and More

When running, any old iPod earbud just won't do. Earphones that slip off easily can distract you and keep you from meeting your workout goals, and who wants low-quality sound when they need an extra heartbeat-raising boost from their playlist? That's why you need a good pair of earphones that are designed to stay snugly in your ears while you work out. We tested out five types of workout-designed Read more

How to Jump-Start Your 2012 Workout Action Plan


Updated 12/30/11 4:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Workout Plan in 2012

If you're the type of person who likes to set New Year's resolutions each year, then you've probably already come up with some fitness-related goals to add to the list. With the holidays soon coming to a close, it can be difficult to carve out some time to plan for the next 12 months, which is why I've come up with some easy tips to help you get your workout plan underway. Just make sure your Read more

The Best Hotel Room Workout


Updated 02/15/12 11:13 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

How to Work Out From Home or on the Go: Hotel Exercises

Don’t let holiday travel keep you from getting a good workout. We've created a fitness routine to keep the happy traveler toned; in just five easy moves you can work your arms, legs, and fanny. Perfect for a the cramped space of a hotel room or a living room with the sofa sleeper pulled out, this workout is easy to fit in anywhere — and I mean that literally. With simple variations and props Read more

Is an Exercise Class Only Part of Your Workout?


Updated 10/28/11 12:12 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Do You Exercise Before or After Your Fitness Class?

During my hour-long circuit-training class, we always spend a few minutes at the end for a cooldown stretch. It's an important part of your workout, so our teacher never skips out on making us do it. At my last class, however, I noticed that while everyone else was stretching, one of my neighbors continued her own workout — planks, push-ups, crunches, and all — even when the class was over. Read more

Personal Trainer Tricks You Don't Have to Pay For


Updated 10/18/11 1:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Exercise Like a Personal Trainer

There are so many reasons why splurging on a personal trainer is a good idea. They teach you how to work out safely and efficiently, and show you how to attain your healthy goals. But often it's hard to justify the high price tag if you have other expenses that are also begging for your wallet's attention. If you're not in the market for a personal trainer, here are some tricks that trainers use Read more

Bootcamp or Yell-Free: What's Your Favorite Instructor Style?


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Do Bootcamp Classes Push You to Exercise Harder?

I tried to like spin class, but after a few too many classes with the instructor yelling for us to "Push harder!" over already too-loud music, I decided I wasn't a fan. While I enjoy taking exercise classes or enlisting the help of a personal trainer to keep me motivated (not to mention to make me finish an exercise when I think I just can't do it), I gravitate more toward instructors who firmly Read more

Spice Up Your Sex Life With KAMA Movement


Updated 07/13/11 7:59 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

KAMA Movement Is a Sexy Workout

Forget the pole and stiletto heels, because your body is the only tool required for the sensual KAMA Movement workout. For ladies only, KAMA is a sexy and erotic workout that targets the lower pelvic region in order to increase libido, open the hips, and help women gain more self-confidence. Developed by Miss Canada runner-up Halyna Skrypnyk and physician Dr. Melissa Hershberg, KAMA Movement is Read more

Working Out, It's All in Your Head


Updated 06/17/11 1:12 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Mentally Preparing For a Workout

Yesterday, I was surprised by the sound of a calendar notification: "3 p.m., Crunch trainer." As soon as I saw it, I cringed. Having made the appointment the week prior, it slipped my mind and I was nowhere near prepared. My gym bag was under my desk like usual, but I'm talking mental preparation. While I'm up for spontaneous hikes, cycling outings, or a trip to the yoga studio, I still need to Read more

5 Hot Celeb Bikini Bums (and How to Get One Too)


Updated 06/15/11 12:14 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Celebrities With the Best Bikini Butts

Who in Hollywood has the most toned tush? Well, we're about to tell you! If you're feeling envious, just remember that even these celebrities work hard to keep their hineys fit and tiny. This Summer, implement these celebrity-certified exercises to firm up and slim down your backside. Source: Flynet Read more

Renew Your Fitness Goals With These Small Changes


Updated 06/13/11 9:29 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Plan a Healthy Fitness Routine

June marks the middle of the year and is a fitting month to reevaluate your fitness routine and aim to work a little harder. (It's bikini season, after all!) Renew your health and fitness goals this week by committing to small, but effective changes. Here are some suggestions to get you started. Undertake an extra long workout — Plan an after-work hike in the fresh Summer air, challenge Read more