5 Workouts That Will Take You to the Max


Updated 01/31/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Most Challenging Workouts to Try

One way to shake up a humdrum fitness routine is by going outside the box — way outside. (And I'm not talking about hitting the treadmill after a stint on the elliptical.) Push yourself to the limit with a workout that tests both your fears and physicality. It's amazing what you can do once you set your sights on something. Read more

Boxing For Beginners: Notes to Prepare You For the Ring


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Boxing For Beginners

While working out at Crunch gym, I heard a woman hiyahing and turned to find her mightily kicking and punching her (padded) trainer. Her toes were taped, her mouthguard was in, and boy, her sweat glands were working. A rush of adrenaline combined with visions of Million Dollar Baby inspired me to talk to Crunch trainer Casey Mallo about what to expect as a beginner boxer and why you should Read more

Anna Paquin Covers Health: "There's a Big Difference Between Looking Healthy and Being Healthy"


Updated 05/24/11 10:22 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Anna Paquin Graces the Cover of Health Magazine's June Issue

Happy, healthy, and gearing up for a new season of HBO's True Blood, 28-year-old Anna Paquin (aka Sookie Stackhouse) can be found gracing the cover of Health's June 2011 issue. Inside the magazine, the actress talks about her go-to exercises for staying in shape, her thoughts on diets, and some of her favorites, including her workout motivators and fave workout song. Here are the highlights: On Read more

Punch It Out With The Biggest Loser's Cara Castronuova


Updated 07/06/11 12:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Boxing Workout From Cara Castronuova of The Biggest Loser

Every woman should know how to throw a punch, so take a boxing lesson from The Biggest Loser trainer Cara Castronuova. After explaining the boxing stance, Cara demonstrates the classic one-two punch followed by the hook and the uppercut. She tosses some great advice into the ring, too. Watch the video to learn some boxing basics — it'll get you fired up to wrap your hands and slip on some Read more

A Reader's Fitness Must Haves For 2011


Updated 04/05/12 12:58 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Must-Have Fitness Gear: Lucy Activewear, Vibram Five Fingers, and More

FitSugar reader mandaleebee shared her fitness must haves for the ninth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway, and you should, too! I am a sucker for buying new fitness and beauty products on a whim. One of my impulse buys last year were my Vibram FiveFingers Sprints; I love them. I can't wait for it to get just a tad warmer so I can start running in them again with my pup! I also would Read more

Punch It Out: Aerobarre, Where Boxing Meets Ballet


Updated 02/17/11 9:40 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Boxing Meets Ballet in New Fitness Trend Aerobarre

Fitness mashups are key to keeping your fitness routine from becoming stale. Aerobarre, a new hybrid blending boxing with ballet moves, is a new way to get your sweat on while working muscles you never knew existed. Yep, those shy muscles are often the deep, supporting ones that give your tush that lifted look. Actress Katie Cassidy (you might recognize her as the schemer from Gossip Girl and Read more

Speak Up: Are There Any Workouts You're Afraid Of?


Updated 09/14/10 10:59 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Are There Any Workouts That Scare You?

One person's fear is another's passion, at least when it comes to certain workouts. Whether you're adventurous or not, it's possible that a certain workout could strike fear into your heart. Here's a list of a few "extreme" workouts that people either love or hate: Rock climbing Sure, you may be completely safe and supported by ropes during your climb, but a fear of heights is a fear of Read more

This Weekend, Box It Out


Updated 07/24/10 9:28 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Boxing Workout From Michael Olajide Jr., Trainer to Eva Mendes

My July/August issue of Fitness has a really cool feature in it that's inspired me to try out boxing. The mag paired four of its readers with celebrity trainers, one of which included Michael Olajide Jr., owner of Aerospace gym and trainer to Eva Mendes. I mean, who wouldn't want Eva's sexy shoulders? Michael's week-long workout included a 60-minute cardio boxing class, a boxing lesson, an entire Read more

Lo Bosworth and Kat Von D Box It Out


Updated 08/18/10 12:33 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Pictures of Lo Bosworth and Kat Von D at the Muscle Milk Light Fitness Event

It looks like Lo Bosworth may have picked up the same love for boxing that her bestie Lauren Conrad has. Lo showed off her skills with the gloves at the first "Muscle Milk Light" women's fitness retreat. Besides boxing, the reality star also practiced some yoga. Other celebs like Kat Von D and Karina Smirnoff also stopped by to sweat it out in their Under Armour gear (one of the event's Read more