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1 How to Work Your Abs With 3 Easy Yoga Moves
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2 8 Do-Anywhere Exercises
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3 Don't Just Stand There! Burn Some Calories
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4 Get Massaging and Rolling With a Foam Roller
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5 Pool Exercises
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6 How Do You Recharge Your Batteries?
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7 7 Most Effective Exercises
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8 How FitSugar Readers Recharge Their Batteries
Maybe you can't make it to the gym, or you're on the road, or you can't afford any fitness equipment of your own. Guess what? Not good excuses for being lazy. The great thing about exercise is that you can do it almost anywhere without the need for equipment. If you find yourself in a situation when you want a full-body workout but are limited by locale, try these eight exercises. Your heart will Read more
You may be familiar with how yoga helps to relax and center yourself, but it can also be a great way to work your core. Here, Zelana and Susi show how to do three easy yoga moves that can help strengthen your abs — from the basic downward facing dog, to a harder twist for your obliques, and finally how to up the ante and do a leg thread. Watch our video for more tips on how to properly do Read more
Postlunch food comas, caffeine lows, and staring at the computer can get people down in the afternoon. Unfortunately, we don't always have the opportunity to siesta the sleepy eyes away. A curious mind, I wanted to know what keeps FitSugar readers re-energized throughout their days. While napping may seem to be the obvious choice, some readers get pretty creative when they need to recharge their Read more
Which one sounds better to you: a quick run in the park or a 15-minute cat nap? Many folks rely on rest to recharge their batteries while others pump up the volume on their cardio to fire up their engines. A jog around the block, a jump rope routine, or a trip up and down the stairs can get the heart racing, the blood flowing, and the body feeling refreshed. On the other hand, a mini slumber may Read more
There's nothing quite like a sports massage to help one feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Unfortunately, we don't all have the time and money required to pamper ourselves on a routine basis. Enter the foam roller. The cylindrical apparatus can provide your body relief in your own home or at the local gym. It helps the body relax and stretches it in ways that are often left to therapeutic masseuses. Read more
There are plenty of times during the day when you may find yourself standing around. Maybe you're waiting for the bus or subway, riding the elevator by yourself, or maybe sautéing veggies. Even though you are standing in place, you don't have to stand still. There are plenty of ways for you to move your body around and burn a few extra calories. Some of these you may want to hold off on and try Read more
When it comes to exercises, not all are created equal. While we all may have our favorites, some are better known to be more effective at getting the job done than others. WebMD has created a list of their top seven (odd number, eh?) most effective exercises and here are highlights: Walking. Any exercise program should include cardiovascular exercise, which strengthens the heart and burns Read more
Swimming is a great form of exercise, but when you're in the pool, you can get bored and dizzy just swimming back and forth doing laps. Why not try these exercises to work different muscle groups. You can also use them to warm up or cool down. Hold on to the side of the pool and work on kicking your legs - do flutter kicks and frog kicks. You can also use the edge of the pool to keep your Read more
One of the best reasons to slip on a sports bra and lace up a pair of sneaks is because working out makes us feel good. But worrying about common exercise concerns — many of them specific to women — can turn a sweat session into a stress session. Or even worse, allow these issues to completely prevent a workout. Well, we've got you covered. Here are some common exercise worries women share, Read more
We tend to obsess about toning our abs, but strengthening the back is important for keeping the torso in balance. One of our fave core exercises, the superman works the back extensors, which run on either side of the spine, as well as the glutes. Press play and learn how to take care of your spine while strengthening your back. Read more
