Back to School Exercise: Alphabet Abs


Updated 08/08/11 8:13 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Ab Exercise: Alphabet Abs

We've been singing the alphabet song multiple times a day at my house; it's kind of a pre-kindergarten musical cram session. Since my darling 5-year-old loves to count my push-up reps (great for practicing her numbers), I now combine her lovely singing voice with my new fave abdominal exercise. I lie on my back, point my toes to the ceiling, and write the ABCs with my feet while she slowly Read more

Skip Crunches and Try These Ab Exercises Instead


Updated 09/10/11 9:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Skip Crunches and Try These Ab Exercises Instead

When you think ab work, the first move that comes to mind is often the classic crunch. This move might tone your middle but it's not so good for your back. Repeatedly rounding the spine in a crunch sets the stage for a disk injury, and the crunch doesn't help your posture either. Neither are crunches functional movements, meaning this movement will not help anywhere but the gym. Have I convinced Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Find Out the Secrets to Achieving Jennifer Aniston's Abs!


Updated 09/07/11 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out September 6, 2011

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4 Important Exercises Every High-Heel Wearer Should Do


Updated 07/12/11 9:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Prevent High-Heel Injuries

There may be benefits to working out in heels, but those leg-lengtheners can also be bad news for your body. Constant heel wearing can lead to a host of problems, from inflamed nerves to long-term joint problems. Scary stuff, right? I'm a high-heel fan, but after listening to a long explanation (read: lecture) about the horrible effects of high heels from my trainer last week, I've been trying to Read more

How-To: Alphabet Abs With Medicine Ball


Updated 09/02/11 4:17 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Work Your Abs Without Crunches

Lying on the ground doing crunches might help you tone your upper six-pack, but you also need to strengthen your abs standing, because that's how you use them in your daily activities. Here is a great ab and core exercise, and all you need is a medicine ball and to know how to write your A, B, Cs. There are two variations. To start: Grab a medicine ball that's between five and 15 pounds. Stand Read more