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Ever wonder how women in the entertainment industry (on Broadway, off Broadway and way off Broadway) are able to move so well in those high heels? LEGWORK ($19.95) is a new DVD that teaches the daily routines and exercises of top Broadway dancers. What's more? The workout is specifically designed to be done by women in high heels. The Legwork workout was created and designed by high heel Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are lots (and I mean, lots) of reasons why my motivation to work out during the Winter plummets — from the snowy commute to freezing cold winds to the cold, dry air that hits my chest with such force that it becomes hard to breathe. (Ahem, there's a reason I sign up for races that are after September — this Read more
I like working the back of my arms as much as the next gal, and while triceps dips are a classic exercise, they can get a little dull. In the Blockbuster Body fitness class at Equinox I learned a variation on this basic move, which is great for busybodies like me. Here's how to strengthen your triceps and work the rest of your body in the process. Basic Start with five basic triceps dips, with Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! There's something about the way dancers carry themselves that makes them look a little bit taller — even if they're on the shorter side of the spectrum! With this phenomenon in mind, we asked Laura Halzack of the Paul Taylor Dance Company for her secret to that long and lean look. (Click here to enter to win a Read more
Nina Dobrev modeled some bikinis beachside and dished on her exercise secrets for the Seventeen celeb fitness issue, which hits stands on May 3. The Vampire Diaries actress is not only in killer shape, but she's also riding a career high. Her series just got picked up for a third season, and she's set for a role in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. When she's Read more
Inspired by the dancer bodies from Dancing With the Stars and Black Swan? If you're home and want a solid workout that's fun and pumps you into a cardio zone, try a dance DVD. Here are three DVD workouts FitSugar staffers have tested and reviewed that will deliver passionate, sweat-inducing moves and make you groove. Julianne Hough's Cardio Ballroom ($10). Right from the start, Julianne's Read more
The gym is all fine and good, but yoga can tone your legs too! We heart the avocado! Here are 10 creamy avocado recipes, and they're vegan to boot. Is your workout style like Renée Zellweger or Nicole Richie? Don't let late-night snacking ruin your waistline. We have tips to help! Watch Cindy Crawford explain how working out is like eating. Walk like a dancer with these three exercises that Read more
Barre-based workouts have become increasing popular thanks to Natalie Portman's dancer bod in Black Swan, the Tracy Anderson Method, and barre3; and Bar Method, a ballet-inspired sculpting program with studios across the US, is no exception. The method, which is taught as an hour-long class, focuses on isometric movements, light weight work, stretching, and subtle moves at the barre. It is also Read more
From the moment I first saw Cyd Charisse outdance Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain, I adored her. Cyd, who would have been 90 years-old today, passed in 2008, but the legacy of her style and her great contribution to the Hollywood musical lives on. Cyd began as a ballerina in the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, but at the outbreak of World War II she got a job at MGM as the legendary Freed unit's Read more
We go vintage on The Vampire Diaries this week with a decades dance and a villain so old that calling him vintage is a compliment. It's Klaus, sort of showing his face, and striking fear into the hearts of all the characters, even the season's main baddie thus far (Katherine). Matt continues his subterfuge against his girlfriend for the benefit of the sheriff, and Damon — well, all you need to Read more
