Stirred by Black Swan, Natalie Portman's dramatic body transformation, and my regular practice of the Bar Method, a ballet and dance based strength training and toning program, I recently ordered my first pair of Capezio shoes since childhood and signed up for ballet. The class, which was offered at my gym, promised to help me "discover my inner ballerina" with classical ballet technique for Read more

Inspired by the fact that I'm typically the adult that won't get out of the bounce house at kids' birthday parties and jumping reviews of San Fransisco's trampoline park House of Air, I recently expanded my fitness routine's heights with an Air Conditioning trampoline class. The park touts the class as the "most exciting workout you can get in public," so my workout buddy and I went in with sky Read more

The ladies of new toning method Barre3 rolled into NYC this week from their usual base in Portland, OR. Their most famous client, Madonna, was also in town to work on her new movie and promote her new clothing line — coincidence? I didn't ask the ladies last Thursday night, when they hosted a private class to teach their moves to a handful of fitness folks and friends. Being a novice to Read more

If you live for the mountains during the Winter, your gym time probably includes exercises to strengthen your lower-body muscles and challenge your balance. Aspen Ascent, a new class at Sports Club LA locations, offers such a workout for skiers and snowboarders alike. Like many strength-training cardio classes, Aspen Ascent focuses on circuit training with supersets grouped by muscle area, to Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Once upon a time, rowing was considered a man's sport, beloved by preppy Ivy League boys and lake fishermen. Times have changed. Here's what happened: we ladies found out it was fun. You know what else is fun? Being toned. And, contrary to popular belief, rowing accomplishes that for more than just your upper body. Just Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Have you been working out consistently for months (maybe even years) and yet the scale is creeping up? Here are five ways your workout could be keeping you from losing weight, and what our experts recommend to start shedding pounds again: 1. Your workout routine is making you eat too much. Is your workout causing you to Read more

The Brooks PureCadence ($120) is part of the company's new PureProject line of minimalist running shoes. The shoes all feature lightweight, flexible, and eco-friendly materials and are designed to improve your stride. The PureCadence, one of four PureProject models designed for different running needs, is made for the overpronator. Show me a stability shoe that's lightweight and cute, and I get Read more

Daily workouts mean I can never have too many sports bras. And while I'm not blessed with the type of goods that need to be supported and bounce-free during a high-impact workout, a structured sports bra is essential for keeping me comfortable while I exercise. So when Adidas sent me their new TechFit sports bra from their Fall line to review, I happily added it to my workout wardrobe rotation 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