Healthy happy you.
This morning on Live With Regis and Kelly, Kelly and guest cohost, former NFL player Michael Strahan, got their groove on when Kelly announced the greatest workout song of all time. Which song took the title in the Gold's Gym March Music Madness competition? It was Kanye West's "Stronger," which Strahan admitted to voting for in the competition. But that didn't stop Ripa from revealing her Read more
So many pumped-up tunes came out last year — like Madonna's "4 Minutes" and "Keeps Gettin' Better" by Christina Aguilera, to name a couple. While those songs definitely still inspire me to get moving, there are only so many times I can "Put a Ring on It." Good thing 2009 brought us some bouncy, beat-filled songs to add to my mixes. Take a listen to each song and then tell me, which is your fave Read more
If you tend to feel bored at the gym and spend more time watching the clock, these easy tricks are sure to boost your motivation. Whether you're just beginning a bikini-ready plan for the Summer or consider yourself a seasoned gym rat, here are 11 simple ways to fire up your indoor workouts: Vary your machines: If the treadmill is your best (and only) friend, it's time to switch things up. Try Read more
If you have an iPhone 4S and need an armband, you can always make your own, or you can check out the Incase Sports Armband Deluxe ($45). Stylish and sleek, the Incase iPhone 4S armband offers everything you'd want in a fitness accessory: it's easy to use, comfortable, durable, and Iightweight. It also pairs perfectly with the Incase Capsule headphones ($50). My favorite feature is that the Read more
The year is just about over, and now that we've made it through the holidays, we can look forward to yet another reason to celebrate — the countdown to 2012! Over the past few weeks, we asked you to take a look back at the year in review and vote for your favorite workout song, fitness gear, health magazine, and fittest male celeb, so keep reading to find out the results. Read more
When it comes to exercising, the more you do it, the better you get at it — as in, you become stronger, faster, or more flexible, and not only that, you are able to exercise longer (and losing inches isn't anything to sneeze at either). But no matter how long you've been committed to fitness, make sure you know how to prep to be your best at every workout. A plan: You've suited up, stuffed Read more
If your schedule is so jam-packed that it's tough for you to squeeze in a workout, it's best to get it done in the early morning. If setting your alarm early to exercise before heading to work seems cruel impossible, here are some tips to get you moving in the morning. Lay out your outfit and all the fitness gear you'll need the night before so when you wake up, you won't waste time searching 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
It's a New Year and a new you! We're detailing 12 helpful tips to start off the year right, whether it be to advance your career or increase your financial cushion. We've already given you advice on kicking your daily deal habit, quitting your caffeine addiction, and reassessing your savings account; here's another way to start afresh in 2012. Managing your time not only allows you to be more Read more
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
