Michelle Obama Arm Envy Reaching New Heights


Updated 04/29/09 1:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 27 comments

How to Get Michelle Obama's Toned Arms

Michelle Obama made a fashionable entrance into the White House, and the first lady has been receiving attention on her style choices and toned arms since President Obama was sworn into office. While Michelle has been showing her commitment to promoting healthful eating across the country, Americans have been exhibiting their dedication to her toned arms on the Internet and in the gym. There's a Read more

Stretch It: Seated Biceps Stretch


Updated 05/29/08 4:04 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Stretch It: Seated Biceps Stretch

Here's a stretch for one of the biggest muscles in your arms, the biceps. Along with your biceps, you'll also feel a nice stretch in your pectoralis mucles (your chest). Sit on the floor with your legs bent in front of you. Lean back and place your hands flat on floor just behind your booty. Fingers should be pointing away from body and your hands should be relatively close together. Slowly Read more

Back to Basics: Overhead Press


Updated 10/12/11 4:38 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Step By Step Guide to Doing an Overhead Press

Putting all the fancy machines and accessories aside, sometimes you just want to get in a good workout without having to decipher how to use the gadgets. The overhead press is a great way to work your deltoids, biceps and triceps using a set of dumbbells. Pick a dumbbell weight that tires your muscles by about 12 lifts, a good weight to start with is five pounds. Here's how: Stand with your legs Read more

Which Type of Fit Man Attracts You?


Updated 04/03/10 11:36 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 55 comments

Which Type of Fit Man Attracts You?

A new study has found that women are more physically attracted to brawny men, especially for a fling. But when it comes to finding a long-term partner, they tend to pick a regular man over a mate with huge biceps. So I am curious: In general are you more attracted to a man with a chiseled bod (Matthew McConaughey), or one who is more average (Matthew Perry)? Source and Flynet Which Read more

Get Madonna's Arms With This 10-Minute Workout


Updated 02/11/12 12:49 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

10-Minute Workout For Sexy Sculpted Arms

Toned arms never go out of style. If your shoulders have been hidden under a thick, cozy sweater for the last couple of months, it's time to start prepping them for tank top season. Take 10 minutes to work your biceps and triceps with Andrea Orbeck. She's trained many Victoria's Secret models and now she'll train you in the comfort of your living room. Grab a some dumbbells and get ready to tone Read more

Got Two Left Feet? Let Zumba Help You Find the Beat


Updated 02/01/12 4:55 PM · Posted by Self · 2 comments

A Zumba-Inspired Home Workout

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

Get the Bod: Jennifer Aniston's Arms


Updated 01/26/12 9:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jennifer Aniston's Arm Workout With Mandy Ingber

The secret to Jennifer Aniston's sleek, toned arms, according to her yoga go-to Mandy Ingber, is the Sun Salute. A staple of every yoga class, the Sun Salute stretches and strengthens the shoulders, biceps, and triceps. It's also a great way to warm up before working out. Take a lesson from Mandy and learn the Sun Salute by watching this video. Read more

From the Community: a Total-Body Toning Circuit


Updated 01/24/12 1:00 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Total Body Circuit Workout Using Resistance Band and Weights

FitSugar reader FitFabCities has a circuit workout that works your entire body. She shared the video with us in our Fit Community. Grab a resistance band and a pair of dumbbells, and you're good to go for this full-body circuit-training workout . . . and the best part is you don't even have to leave your living room to do it. That said, this is also a great workout to try at the gym if you're Read more