Booty Work: Part Two


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Cardio to Work Your Glutes

So last week I told you about five exercises that'll tone your butt, hips, and thighs. Don't forget that many types of cardio also work your rump. Here are five types of exercise that not only tone your lower body, but they burn calories too, which will help you tone up all around. Hiking: This is one of the best types of kick your butt, butt-burning activities I've ever done. Since you're Read more

Booty Work: Part One


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Five Exercises That Target the Glutes

Many of the women I know focus on exercises that tone their lower bodies. Hey, who doesn't want a nice butt and lean legs to show off? In order to shape your gorgeous booty, you need to learn to love and stick with these butt-burning moves. Here are five for you to try: Lunges: These are great because they target so many muscles all in one move. They'll work your glutes, quads, and hamstrings Read more

Exercise Video: The Clam Series


Updated 10/12/08 8:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Exercise Video: The Clam Series

Having a shapely tush is always in fashion and that is why the Clam Series of exercises is a perennial favorite. In this efficient, short series you will be working your upper outer thigh and your low glutes - I call this the panty line muscle group. So lie on your side and get ready for the Clam! Get Flash to see this player. var so = new Read more

Challenge Your Run: 4 Training Techniques Every Runner Needs


Updated 05/09/12 9:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Techniques For Running

Whether you're a beginner or have a few marathons under your belt, every runner can benefit from a little extra training. Here are four techniques to incorporate into weekly workouts that will make you stronger, faster, and more efficient on your feet. Intervals Running at a consistent pace is great for longer training runs, but make workouts more intense by doing intervals. By alternating Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: See Before and After Weight Loss Photos of Women Just Like You


Updated 04/24/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Before and After Weight-Loss Pictures of Women

See it to believe it: inspiring weight-loss pics from everyday women — Shape Burn major calories with this 15-minute jump rope circuit workout — Fitness Drop these processed foods! Each contains over 25 ingredients — HuffPost Healthy Living Summer fitness tips from Les Mills: work that booty and core to the max! — Fit Celeb Alison Sweeney's healthy swaps for indulging without the guilt Read more

Here Is One Skirt Style You Can Never Max Out On


Updated 04/24/12 5:51 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 1 comment

Maxi Skirts Spring 2012

Equal parts dramatic and laid-back, the maxi skirt encapsulates everything we love about breezy Spring style. This Spring, look out for knot detailing, slit opening, and mini/maxi combos. If you're big on color, try out bright shots of tangerine, turquoise, and neon hues seen on the runways of Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, and Roksanda Ilincic to name a few. The best way to wear them? Any way Read more

Get to Know Your Iliotibial Band


Updated 04/18/12 9:27 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

What Is the Iliotibial Band and Why Does It Cause Me Pain?

Many a runner has been sidelined by knee pain caused by the iliotibial band (aka the ITB). But knowing how to deal with this long band of fascia, which runs down the outside of the thigh from the pelvis to just below the shin, can help keep an injury at bay. Knowledge is power, and we want to help keep you on the road. First off, fascia is a stiff connective tissue (like tendons and ligaments) Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: McDonald's in 26 American Hospitals


Updated 04/17/12 10:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

McDonald's in 26 American Hospitals

What's McDonald's doing in 26 of our nation's hospitals? — Mind Body Green Get your nosh: two dozen snacks, all under 200 calories — Real Simple Not a passing fad, hula-hooping is a fun way to tone your belly — Health Learn the forbidden foods that actually work to keep you slim — Self Why kicking back and relaxing is essential to good health — HuffPost Healthy Living Cruise into Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "Big Brother"


Updated 04/11/12 10:12 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Glee Recap "Big Brother"

Glee is back after its break and the cliff-hanger of Quinn's accident, and we see what happens with her and whether Rachel and Finn went through with their wedding. We also get to meet Blaine's impossibly good-looking brother Cooper (guest star Matt Bomer), and though everyone else seems to be entranced with him, his visit makes Blaine confront their relationship issues. We've been waiting a Read more

Total-Body 10-Minute Workout Video With Holly Perkins


Updated 04/09/12 5:22 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

A 10-Minute Full-Body Workout

This 10-minute workout video, created for FitSugar by celeb trainer and Promax DOer Holly Perkins, will get your heart rate up and work every muscle in your entire body. Press play and follow along as Holly leads you through this fat-blasting workout. For this workout, all you need is a set of dumbbells, between three and five pounds, and enough space to lunge and do skaters. Ready to work your Read more