Ride the Cardio Wave


Updated 07/12/11 7:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Ride the Cardio Wave

Sick of the same old. Elliptical one day, treadmill another, stationary bike another? The latest and greatest piece of equipment to hit gyms is the Technogym Cardio Wave. It is similar to an Elliptical, except that your legs move side to side (they call it multiplanar movement) rather than front to back -- it's kind of like you're speed skating. The great thing about the Cardio Wave is that it Read more

Yoga Class: Studio vs. Gym


Updated 01/12/12 6:45 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Yoga Studio Classes vs. Gym Yoga Classes

With all the New Year's resolutions floating around, if "trying yoga" is on your list, you're probably wondering where the best place to practice is. With yoga's increased popularity, just about every gym offers yoga classes on their schedule in between Body Pump and Spinning, but there are also studios on every corner that teach yoga exclusively. Keep reading to find out which place you'd prefer Read more

How to Make the Most of Beach Workouts


Updated 04/15/11 1:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Running at the Beach

A true beach bum at heart, I'll use any excuse to get near the sand and ocean. As much as I love laying in the sun and watching the waves roll in, I still enjoy a good workout at the beach — there's nothing quite like feeling the sand between your toes — especially when running in the sand burns 30 percent more calories! If you're already gearing up for sunny weather like I am, here are Read more