No Equipment Necessary: One-Legged Dolphin Dive


Updated 06/03/11 3:02 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

One-Legged Dolphin Dive for your Upper Body and Butt

If you like working your upper body then you probably loved doing the Dolphin Dive. Here's a variation to that exercise that'll work your booty too. Get yourself in plank position with your fingers interlaced. Press your hips and shoulders back toward your feet, lengthening through your spine. If you can, try to press your heels down towards the ground to stretch through your calves and Read more

4 Reasons to Add an Exercise Ball to Your Home Gym


Updated 05/22/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Use an Exercise Ball

The exercise ball may occupy a lot of room in your home gym, but it's one versatile piece of equipment. Find out how to get the most out of your exercise ball below. A healthier seat: Ditch your normal seat on the couch and sit on an exercise ball instead. Using a ball to sit helps correct your posture, tones your abs, and encourages you to stretch, all of which sounds a lot better than the Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Fierce


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

How to Do Fierce Pose in Yoga, Also Called Chair Pose

After learning Ashtanga Yoga's Sun Salutation A, it's time to learn the poses in Sun Salutation B. It begins with a pose called Fierce, which may look easy but is a killer move for your thighs and glutes when done correctly. It also strengthens your core and stretches your calves, so it's an essential move for runners and high-heel wearers alike. Sanskrit Name: Utkatasana English Translation: Read more

3 Easy Moves to Tone Your Butt


Updated 05/09/12 9:34 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Best Butt-Toning Exercises From Celeb Trainer David Kirsch [VIDEO]

Famous for helping Heidi Klum bounce back post baby, David Kirsch also helps keep the backsides of the Victoria's Secret Angels in check. Since he authored the unambiguously titled Butt Book, we asked David to share his favorite butt-toning moves with us. Check out this video to learn three exercises that will tone your derrière without overworking your quads. Read more

Fun With Resistance Bands


Updated 05/12/12 7:15 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Resistance Band Workout Video: Arms, Legs, and Abs

With the Summer travel season fast approaching, remember you can pack your workout gear and still travel light with a resistance band. Be sure to throw one into your suitcase since you can give yourself a full-body workout with this lightweight fitness tool. Here are three of our favorite moves to work your arms, legs, and abs that you can do just about anywhere you go. Be sure to check out our Read more

Tone Your Abs and Booty With Two Easy Moves


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Advanced Exercise Ball Moves

We love the versatility of the exercise ball and decided to share our two favorite moves with you: learn how to work your abs without crunches and your backside without squats. Remember, size does matter! It's best to work with a ball appropriately sized for you, so check out this exercise ball chart to see what dimension best fits you. Read more

Learn the Butt-Shaping Moves Gwyneth Paltrow Swears By!


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

How to Get Gwyneth Paltrow's Butt: Moves From Tracy Anderson

Gwyneth Paltrow credits her longtime trainer Tracy Anderson with giving her butt an overhaul. Tracy helped transform Gwyneth's self-described saggy and square-shaped butt into a lifted, rounded, and shapely backside. We learned three of Gwyneth's favorite butt-toning moves directly from her trainer — just in time to help you rock your bikini. Add these exercises (bonus: all three exercise are Read more

Fit Tip: Take Your Strength Training Routine Outside


Updated 05/08/12 2:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Strength Train Outside

As soon as the hint of Summer comes along, I'm all about taking my workout outside. I'll admit, however, that for me, forgoing the gym for the great outdoors usually means I'm out for a run. Luckily, there are many ways I can take more than my cardio outside. Here are some ideas for enjoying the fresh air while you tone up and stretch out. Take a bootcamp class: Ready to get whipped into shape Read more