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We all know that women and men are built differently, and so are their bicycles. If you think about basic gender differences, especially in the pelvis it makes sense. Here are a some of the elements that tend to be different about bikes designed for women: Saddles: Seat (aka saddles) have shorter "noses" and wider rears. Gear Levers: These tend to be shorter on women's bikes, since women Read more
If crunches are part of your regular fitness regimen, you may feel like this basic move could use fresh inspiration. If your ab routine is feeling a little dated, but you're not ready to give up crunches just yet, have no fear. Here are five easy ways to spice up everyday crunches. Take a twist on the tradition: Crunches are even better when you mix up the movement to target different areas of Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! If you're struggling to see your six-pack, you could be making one of these mistakes. By Jenna Bergen, Prevention As the weather warms and Spring break approaches, we're all forced to do that same rather scary thing: unearth the bathing suit and take a good, hard look in the mirror. I did it just last week and was Read more
The annual Bicycling Readers' Choice survey is out, and after reading through it, one statistic stood out to me: 58 percent of female respondents would choose cycling over sex, if they had to give up one or the other for a month. Men were split down the middle, with 50 percent responding that they would choose cycling over sex. I admit, I am pretty shocked at this statistic — Bicycling's Read more
Belly bulge. Muffin top. Love handles. There are a lot of names for that extra jiggle in the middle. Instead of nicknaming belly fat, let's get rid of it! And while having a flat, toned stomach may seem like a quest for the Holy Grail, it's not. First you need to understand why you have belly fat. After that, follow these three basic tips to banish it for good. Eat the right foods. Having a Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! On a recent visit to Cycle House in West Hollywood, I was amazed to discover how fast an hour-long indoor cycling class can pass when you're cycling alongside a high-energy, no-nonsense fitness instructor. It's no wonder celebrities like Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman are flocking to this new hot spot! Not only did Read more
Karl Lagerfeld stirs the pot, calls Adele "a little too fat" — Fit Celeb 10 ways to make February fit and fantastic — The Fitnessista Shoulders, arms, and more: a complete upper body workout — Peanut Butter Fingers How to become stronger without putting on extra weight — Bicycling Make this: vegan pumpkin seed guacamole — Healthy Happy Life How to turn yourself into a morning person Read more
The Help star, Octavia Spencer, reveals she's unhappy about her weight — Fit Celeb How to stay active, even when you sit all day — HuffPost Healthy Living Why breakfast is making you fat — Shape Want a better booty? There's a science behind getting one — Fitness Rev up your metabolism with these foods — Self How to get rid of funky stains in workout clothing for once and for all — Read more
Kendra Wilkinson is a complete nut when it comes to her diet — Cafe Mom Soothe yo self: 5 ways to reduce postworkout soreness — HuffPost Healthy Living Get the scoop on which yogurts are really good for you — Real Simple Dr. Travis Stork on health and what he really thinks about Stevia — Peanut Butter Fingers How to get results from only two workouts per week — Shape Super Bowl snack Read more
Joey Maalouf shows us how to get a professionally styled look at home Whip together a chickpea veggie burger recipe Super-hot superhero eye candy Mini Nicki Minaj rappers gets a big surprise from Ellen DeGeneres! How well do you know your hot celebrity handbags? Stock up on chic Halloween decor courtesy of Etsy See the Happy Endings cast Read more
