We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're anything like me, Zumba has always held a certain allure, but the very idea of dancing in front of a roomful of people sounds about as appealing as doing my taxes or making a spur-of-the-moment appointment at the DMV. I'm not just painfully shy about busting a move but hopelessly uncoordinated in the Read more

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are lots (and I mean, lots) of reasons why my motivation to work out during the Winter plummets — from the snowy commute to freezing cold winds to the cold, dry air that hits my chest with such force that it becomes hard to breathe. (Ahem, there's a reason I sign up for races that are after September — this Read more

Celebrity trainers offer up the best exercises they can give to their clients, including Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, and Heidi Klum. Just in time for the New Year, use these videos to help get your buns, abs, and guns in shape, so you can feel as toned and sexy as these leading stars. Jennifer Aniston's Abs Cameron Diaz's Legs Heidi Klum's Supermodel Sculpt Minka Kelly's Abs Katie Read more

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

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Reese Witherspoon may be one of Hollywood's most in-demand leading ladies, but don't expect the Oscar winner to solicit any special treatment during her tri-weekly yoga sessions. "We've done private training a few times but she usually comes to the group class," says YogaHop owner Matthew Reyes, who has trained Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Have you been working out consistently for months (maybe even years) and yet the scale is creeping up? Here are five ways your workout could be keeping you from losing weight, and what our experts recommend to start shedding pounds again: 1. Your workout routine is making you eat too much. Is your workout causing you to Read more

Get a visual on what 100 calories of your fave salty snack actually looks like. It might not be bikini weather, but here are ab exercises to do all Winter long. Learn how to separate out weight loss fact from fiction. Things you shouldn't do in the gym locker room — especially if you want to stay well. Yoga poses to stretch out tight hips from sitting or cycling. Joy Bauer has food fixes Read more

Whether you're dancing your way to dropped pounds or making like a ballerina on the barre, there's no end of trendy workouts to try. But one workout that's shown the test of time is Pilates: the exercises are great for toning and targeting muscle groups, which is perfect for upcoming bikini season. And don't be fooled; these exercises will have you sweating! Here are 5-targeted moves to start Read more

Many people tout Pilates as one of the best ways to get that long and lean look. Even super toned Serena Williams said she was able to change her body by incorporating Pilates into her routine: "I saw results within a week," she's said. Impressive, right? We asked the experts why the practice is so great for sculpting your body. Read on for their tips on how to get long and lean muscles — no Read more