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This week's challenge for the Get Fit For 2010 giveaway is to share a workout that works for you. Read why FitSugar member benheld's favorite workout doesn't feel like work at all. I really love downhill skiing and snowshoeing, although I don't get to go out too often. Usually I'm having sooo much fun, it's not until the next day when my whole body is sore that I realize I got quite a workout! I Read more
Downhill skiing is one of the most popular winter sports, but more and more downhill skiers are getting into telemark skiing, since it allows the skier to be in more control of his or her movements. What do I mean? Check out this video of a woman telemark skiing. Instead of her boots being attached to her ski bindings permanently as with downhill skiing, you'll see that she has special bindings Read more
It was snowing in sunny San Francisco last night on The Bachelor. Ben and his gaggle of girls were in his city to enjoy the sights, drink too much wine, and start some drama. But before all that could go down, there was downhill skiing. The producers of the show brought in some snow to one of the city's hills, and apparently persuaded the girls to trade their sundresses for bikinis and ski boots. Read more
Downhill skiing is a blast, but if you're not in the mood to race against frigid winds or deal with crazy crowded lift lines, try cross-country skiing this Winter. It may not be speedy, but cross-country skiing will tone your upper and lower body, give you a great cardio workout, and burn almost 500 calories in one hour! Like snowshoeing, cross-country is more social than downhill skiing since Read more
'Tis the season for warming up with a steamy beverage. Hot chocolate is one of my favorites because it's so rich, creamy, and sweet. An eight-ounce hot chocolate made with whole milk and topped with whipped cream contains 230 calories. If you're worried about what that cup of chocolaty goodness will do to your waistline, here are some wintry ways to work it off. *All calculations are based on a Read more
If you downhill or cross country ski, ice climb, play ice hockey, or just want to stay in shape this Winter, doing Bent Over Rows will help strengthen your upper body. To make this exercise more challenging, you can do it while using a set of dumbbells and a resistance band. This move will target your upper back, mid-back, and triceps. Want to know how to do this exercise? Then read more. Read more
