Do Push-Ups Every Time You Brush Your Teeth


Updated 11/25/10 11:03 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Do Push-Ups Every Time You Brush Your Teeth

Most people brush their teeth in the morning before they head out the door, and at night before they hit the hay. Use that time to add a little exercise into your day, since every little bit helps. Every time you brush your chompers, do 25 push-ups on the counter or sink. That adds up to 50 push-ups a day, and 350 push-ups a week! If your arms are stronger, do 30 or 40, or do less if you're just Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

7 Ways to Tone Your Muscles Without Even Trying


Updated 11/04/11 6:27 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tone Muscles With Daily Activities

I'm always looking for ways to squeeze bits of exercise into my busy day. Even if doing push-ups on the bathroom counter after brushing my teeth only takes a couple minutes, it still takes some effort. Here are some ways you can tone up without even trying. Take the stairs every time and skip the elevators since stepping up strengthens your lower body. When walking or running on the treadmill, 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

9 Things You Shouldn't Do in the Loo


Updated 03/07/12 11:51 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Unhealthy Bathroom Habits

There are plenty of healthy things you can do in the bathroom like stretch in the shower, lube up on sunscreen while naked to protect every inch of your skin, and floss to prevent gingivitis. There are also plenty of things you shouldn't do in the ladies room: Drink water from the shower head: Not only have studies found that shower heads are breeding grounds for disease-causing bacteria, but Read more

7 Strength Training Moves You Can Do in the Bathroom


Updated 06/23/11 2:50 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Bathroom Strength Training Moves

The title of this post might make you cringe if you're picturing getting on the floor of a teeny public bathroom stall to drop and "give me 20," but I assure you, these moves are totally clean, since they're best saved for your bathroom at home. You visit the ladies room for other reasons besides relieving yourself, so take it as an opportunity to multitask and fit in a few minutes of fitness. Read more

Print It: Pure Barre Booty Moves


Updated 02/11/11 9:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Pure Bar Workout

Standing Pretzel (done holding onto the back of a chair or a counter top) 32 lifts 16 circles each direction, keep the circles dime sized flex foot and press back and hold 8 times slowly 24 presses tempo Semi-Push-Up (done at that wall) 16 L’s (squeeze in and push back), in an inch and back 32 presses circles in each direction 32 presses (lift up!) Back dancing (performed for two to Read more