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So you've been hitting the gym a lot to get into that bikini and now that you've arrived, try and keep it that way with this beach body beach workout: Warm-Up: Tread water for 5 minutes. Cardio: Jog in the sand for at least 30 minutes. For an added challenge, run in ankle high water. Walking Lunges: Walking lunges are a great variation to regular lunges. Plus doing them in the sand adds a whole Read more
FitSugar community member (and fitness instructor) livinginthin has shared a how-to on an overlooked exercise that everyone should be doing. Running, cycling, squatting, jumping, curling, crunches, and lunging — you do it all, right? Well, the one move you aren’t doing is probably the one that can keep you doing all those things (and more), pain and injury-free for a lifetime. What is it? Read more
The following full-body workout was created by Olympic athlete Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in beach volleyball, along with her trainer Kerry Wachtfogel. Repeat the entire circuit three times and be prepared to sweat! Be sure to catch up and read all of Kerri's great posts on FitSugar! Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you aren't seeing the results you want and you know you're putting in the effort, it might be because you're not getting the most from your strength training workouts. Tempo is an oft overlooked, but pivotal aspect to toning and strengthening muscles. Tempo is the pace or speed at which you move through the reps of the Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! I recently fell off my budget—or, rather, got pushed off by a large, unexpected expense at the dentist’s office. I negotiated a payment plan so I wouldn’t have to pay more than $1,000 all in one go, but that night, as I was walking home, I became really irritated about the payments I’d have to make for the next few Read more
Welcome Summer! Today marks the official start of the season, which may mean you've scheduled a steady agenda of fun-in-the-sun activities. But before you head to the beach with nothing but your iPod, sunscreen, and a Summer reading list, why not prepare for spending a few minutes out of the day exercising on the beach? You'll be able to take advantage of the cooler coastal weather to exercise Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you've seen the new svelte Jennifer Hudson (that's "J-Hud" to you) in Weight Watchers commercials, you know that the transformation from "hopeful" to "diva" can be a big change. And not just from a physical standpoint. That's why — whether readying clients for class reunions, weddings, new jobs, new chapters, or Read more
A true beach bum at heart, I'll use any excuse to get near the sand and ocean. As much as I love laying in the sun and watching the waves roll in, I still enjoy a good workout at the beach — there's nothing quite like feeling the sand between your toes — especially when running in the sand burns 30 percent more calories! If you're already gearing up for sunny weather like I am, here are Read more
Natural foods chef turned reality show star, wife, mother, margarita mogul, and best-selling book author Bethenny Frankel still manages to eat healthy and exercise regularly to maintain her svelte figure. If you want to workout like Bethenny, she has her own fitness DVD titled Body by Bethenny. But what else does Bethenny do to stay in shape? Here are some of her secrets: Her opinion on extreme Read more
Load up the car with these Summer camping essentials — lululemon Test your fitness IQ and see if these statements are fact or fiction — Fitness Get beach-body-ready with this strong arms workout — Exercise TV Foods you should always, always buy organic — That's Fit 10 snack ideas to help you reach your daily veggie requirement — Daily Spark Celebrities with type 2 diabetes — Read more
