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In a recent post about how cheating on your workouts could mean you are cheating on your health, I used holding onto the handles while on a cardio machine as an example of cheating. One user didn't understand, so I wanted to clarify. "I hold onto the elliptical handles . . . I mean, you have to move them. I'm a little confused by this." — mtiger Good point! And I think I can help you understand Read more
Often, the time we spend exercising is precious, and we want to get the best use out of it. This is why it boggles my mind when I see folks cheating at the gym. Doing things to make your workouts easier or less strenuous may seem to be a good idea, but in the end it's just a waste of time. Small things like lifting weights that are too light, holding on to the handles while on a cardio machine, Read more
For most of us, time at the gym is precious, and we want to make sure we are getting the most out of that time. If you are cheating, you're definitely not getting the most out of your time at the gym. Luckily for us, SparkPeople.com has come up with a great list of the most common ways to cheat as well as how to stop doing them: You use cardio machines with little or no resistance. We've all Read more
Whether it's to improve energy, clear acne, Spring clean the digestive system, or shed a few pounds, juice cleansing is all the rage now. Even celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Richie are buzzing about the benefits of liquid detoxing. Before you splurge on a juicer or lay down the dough for a liquid detox program, learn how a juice cleanse may lead to weight gain. Hard-to-measure liquid Read more
How does someone become crowned People magazine's World's Most Beautiful Woman? Genetics, of course, play a major part, but so does having a healthy and happy lifestyle. Here's how 2012's winner Beyoncé has stayed fit throughout the years. She's realistic: "I can't eat what I want, and I can't not go to the gym," Beyoncé told Self. She also has the right outlook; she knows that there isn't a Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are the run-of-the-mill, hop-on-the-elliptical-machine-for-20-minutes cardio workouts, then there are the kick-butt, leave-you-breathless cardio workouts that practically melt fat off the body. Which would you prefer to do? Trainer Jeff Halevy, CEO of Halevy Life in New York City, is an expert at helping clients Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! It happens to the best of us. Your gym routine becomes just that — a routine. Bust out of your plateau and burn more fat with these strength-training tweaks from the pros. Make Every Day Your Best Burn Yet Supercharge your gym routine by ditching the moves that have stopped delivering results and replacing Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion. By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you’ll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more
First comes TGIF, then it's all about weekend fun. Many of you change up your healthy routine on the weekend, whether it's ditching the gym for an Autumn run or taking it easy after an active week. And while we're big fans of scheduled cheat days (they help you stay on track the rest of the week) and rest days (much-needed for muscle repair and staying motivated), sometimes just one Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Still think yoga is for hippies? Think again! Instead of chanting, there are lots of yoga styles that fuse elements of other workouts to make a killer two-for-one workout for any exercise personality. Since you've never been one to play by the rules, why should your yoga practice? Think of this as your yogi cheat sheet of Read more
