I Don't Buy It: Ab Circle


Updated 07/10/09 6:58 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 21 comments

I Don't Buy It: Ab Circle

Why yes, of course, I want a flat washboard belly in just weeks. Who doesn't? The problem is this $15 Ab Circle is not the way to make it happen. This foldable ab machine promises to target your entire core with its fun, swiveling, circular motion. It combines cardio and core work, and all it takes is three minutes a day, and "in just a few weeks — not months — you'll firm and flatten your Read more

Will the Ab Machine Get You Abs Like Kate Hudson?


Updated 07/08/07 8:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 21 comments

Will the Ab Machine Get You Abs Like Kate Hudson?

Kate Hudson's abs are looking fab these days, but can you get abs like that by using the ab machine at the gym? Ab machines will definitely give your abs (and back) a decent workout, but I wouldn't rely on this machine for head turning abs. The problem with the machine is that it only allows you one position and if your goal is abs like Kate, a good idea would be to work your belly from all Read more

Overlooked and Underappreciated: How to Use the Rowing Machine


Updated 05/17/12 8:31 AM · Posted by · 24 comments

Tips For Using the Rowing Machine

The rowing machine can be intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it's an effective way to spice up your cardio routine. But while the rowing machine, also called an ergometer, is a calorie buster (about 280 calories in 30 minutes for an 130-pound woman) and a good leg and core workout, improper form can lead to back injuries if you're not careful. Read on for our tips on proper rowing Read more

Fit Tip: Relax on the Treadmill


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

Proper Running Form For the Treadmill

More so than running outside, I find myself tensing up when it comes to running on the treadmill. And when I look down the row of machines, I see the same thing — runners leaning forward, hunching their shoulders, or running too close to the top of the treadmill. The same running form issues are common no matter if you're running inside or outside, but I've found that the pulling motion of the Read more

Learn to Love the VersaClimber With This Short Workout


Updated 04/30/12 9:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do on VersaClimber Cardio Machine

No doubt you've seen the VersaClimber at your gym — that tall piece of equipment, lurking in the corner behind the more popular cardio machines. But the VersaClimber's unpopularity is also its saving grace: there is never anyone using it, so you hop on it without a wait. Since the machine is often empty, you can also use it to add short bursts of cardio to your circuit training sets, just like Read more

3 Machines That Help Burn Fat Faster


Updated 04/18/12 10:59 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Which Cardio Machines Burn the Most Calories?

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are the run-of-the-mill, hop-on-the-elliptical-machine-for-20-minutes cardio workouts, then there are the kick-butt, leave-you-breathless cardio workouts that practically melt fat off the body. Which would you prefer to do? Trainer Jeff Halevy, CEO of Halevy Life in New York City, is an expert at helping clients Read more

How to Make Your Push-Ups More Effective


Updated 04/13/12 6:24 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Do Push-Ups Correctly

Push-ups may be basic, but it takes some time, strength, and awareness to do them correctly. Once you get the hang of this simple exercise, you'll be amazed at how sculpted and strong your arms, chest, core, and shoulders will be. Here are some tips for perfecting your push-up and making it work for you. Find your form: Before you can move on, make sure you're actually doing a push-up the right Read more

No Equipment Required! Tone the Body With These Yoga and Pilates Workouts


Updated 04/09/12 3:21 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Yoga and Pilates Workouts For Toning the Body

Strengthening your muscles shouldn't be limited to the weight room or machines at the gym. Tone while you stretch and flex with these five yoga and Pilates workouts. Thigh sculpting: No need to spend hours on those adductor machines; yoga can help stretch out tight muscles while also toning for bikini season. This sequence of nine yoga poses works all the muscles in your legs while focusing on Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Dance Yourself Fit With Cheryl Burke


Updated 03/26/12 12:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cheryl Burke Leg Toning Dance Moves

DWTS's Cheryl Burke shares her leg toning dance moves — Self Get your yoga on and conquer any arm balance pose — Yoga Journal All-natural ways to beat your Spring cold — Prevention Spring into the season with healthy pastas loaded with veggies — Blisstree The best cardio machines you've never seen — Shape Load your maki with garden fresh veggies and roll it up — Vegetarian Read more

One-Legged Moves Help You Bust Through a Fitness Plateau


Updated 03/02/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Work Your Core With One-Legged Exercises

Reaching a fitness plateau means you're getting stronger (congrats on all the hard work), but it also means it is time to kick it up a notch. You need to add some new challenges to your workouts. My Equinox trainer Lauren has taught me one simple tweak will make every exercise harder: go one legged. Taking one leg off the floor forces your entire body to work harder to keep you on balance. Here Read more