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If you're like me, the music you listen to when working out is completely opposite of what you listen to while making dinner or hanging out. Workout tunes are meant to be played loud because they're provocative, energetic, and full of brisk beats. I'm loving the latest playlist I put together for my iPod, because it's perfect for a long weekend run or bike ride (with only one ear bud in for Read more
You worked hard all week long, and all you want to do on Saturday is chill and do nothing. But if you lace up your sneakers and burn some calories, you know you'll probably feel good. If you have a tough time exercising on the weekend, here are some ways to get psyched about it, and do all the prep work the night before. Choose your gear: The night before, choose your outfit and lay it right Read more
Kelly Clarkson admits it — she hates cardio. In fact, she really hates cardio. After she covered Britney Spears's song "'Till the World Ends" at a recent concert, Kelly told the crowd: I love that song, [although] I always have a little bit of a bad taste in my mouth when I hear Britney Spears because it's my cardio music and I freaking hate cardio. I freaking hate the gym. The gym can suck Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Actress, singer, designer, dancer, and mom Jennifer Lopez may have a sizzling career, but she seems to be better known for that infamous, beautifully bodacious booty! Celeb Pics: The Best Butts in Hollywood With glutes that defy gravity, J Lo has made curves a good thing in Hollywood. How exactly does the dynamic diva Read more
FitSugar community member (and fitness instructor) livinginthin gives us a primer on Tabata training, a type of high-intensity interval workout. You've probably heard the word Tabata by now (and if you haven't, you will!). So what exactly is this hot new fitness trend, and why you should care about it? What is Tabata? The term Tabata was coined after the Japanese researcher Dr. Izumi Tabata, Read more
Zumba certainly took 2011 by storm. And what's not to love? The Latin-dance-inspired cardio class helps tone and sculpt the body while celebrating your backside region — thank you Zumba! If your workout routine could handle more rhythmic high-energy dance moves, or you just want to spice things up for 2012, you may want to check out Batuka. This new dance workout is considered by some to be one Read more
I'm one of those people who has to listen to music when working out. The snappy fast beats inspire me to push harder, especially up hills or in the last five minutes of my workout. If you can't get through a cardio session without tunes, and your playlists are feeling a little blah, check out this list of the Top 100 Workout Songs compiled by Fitness magazine. You're sure to find some new songs Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're a novice like me, you might not realize that there are many different kinds of Pilates. And those incarnations are not defined as "hard, very hard, and nearly impossible." Celebrity trainer Sara Kapuchinski just opened her new LA studio i heart fitness xo, where she teaches West Coast-style Pilates to a Read more
Music can certainly make or break a workout — it even has the power to motivate you pre-workout! As seen in this pic, Jessica Biel is obviously a fan of rocking out to tunes while she runs. Personally, I prefer listening to a good mix of top 40 hits while I work out (regardless of what cardio I'm doing), although there are a few oldies that never seem to escape my iPod — Kelly Ripa knows Read more
The Zumba craze has taken over gyms and living rooms across the world. The Latin dance-inspired cardio class promises to work out your core, arm, and leg muscles while sweating to the music, and fans have professed burning thousands of calories in a session (although more realistic estimates hover around 400 to 500 calories per 45 minutes). There's no disputing, however, that Zumba is a great way Read more
