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You're asking and I'm answering. Dear Fit, I've been considering doing workouts with resistance bands, and I even went and bought some. Now that I have them though, I have no idea which one to use for what. It seems I got three different resistant levels, and I've not used them because I really don't want to use the wrong one and make my workout inefficient or possibly hurt something. I know, Read more
I'm always looking for ways to work my bum and I love to vary the way I do basic exercises. This move is similar to the Booty Lift Chest Press, but it targets your bum even more. To hear how to get into this read more Read more
When you workout, do you have a favorite prop? Both physio balls and exercise bands are great for strength training and adding variety to your workouts, but I want to know . . . Source Which Do You Use More: A Gym Ball or Exercise Band? Gym Ball Exercise Band I don't use either. Read more
Looking for a cost effective way to improve strength, range of motion and cooperation of muscle groups? Thera-Band Exercise Bands ($14.29 for 3) cost much less than other exercise equipment sold with claims of achieving similar results, plus they are portable and versatile with virtually unlimited uses. They are recognized and used throughout the fitness and physical therapy worlds and are Read more
I don't usually get very fancy with my yoga clothes. A fitted tank with a built-in sports bra is my usual go-to top. It keeps my girls covered and in place, and the fitted body stays put when I go upside down. But some days you ate too many cookies you just don't feel like wearing something tight. You could sport a loose shirt but it doesn't offer the most flattering look, and as soon as you Read more
From pounding the pavement running to spending a day in fashionable shoes that lack proper support, feet take a beating. If you're training for a race this Spring and upping your mileage, it pays to show your peds some love. You can do some preventive prehab to avoid coming down with a case of plantar fasciitis. This painful condition, which can be common in new runners and affects women more Read more
FitSugar reader FitFabCities has a circuit workout that works your entire body. She shared the video with us in our Fit Community. Grab a resistance band and a pair of dumbbells, and you're good to go for this full-body circuit-training workout . . . and the best part is you don't even have to leave your living room to do it. That said, this is also a great workout to try at the gym if you're Read more
Nike put on quite a show in NYC today to introduce its new Nike+ Fuelband ($149). Jimmy Fallon played emcee for a roster of Nike execs and spokespeople, like hoops star Kevin Durant, Lance Armstrong, and sprinter Carmelita Jeter, at the Highline Stages, where the product was unveiled. The new bracelet is part watch, part exercise monitor, which allows you to set daily exercise goals and share Read more
Body-wise, running can be a high-impact sport, which can mean achy joints, irritated tendons, and other running-related injuries. Many runners use various methods to try to lessen the impact of constantly striking the ground. For many runners, that means choosing a soft surface. But while you may think that running on soft surfaces may help lower the strain on your body, this may not always be Read more
No matter your fitness passion, from snowboarding to CrossFit, you likely do squats in your sweat sessions — they're a fitness staple. Sometimes, the more simple the move, the more careless we become when doing it, and before you know it you have sloppy squats. Here are four common mistakes that plague the standard squat. Next time you head to the gym, take a little time to get back to basics Read more
