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Exercise comes in all shapes and forms but it's the fun stuff that keeps us going in the end. For me, my favorite form of exercise is riding my bike. Sure running is good, swimming is relaxing, and I even like hitting the gym, but riding my bike is truly fun. Not only am I brought back to my days as a kid, but I love being outdoors and exploring new areas while burning calories. I know that bike Read more
We all have exercises we do every time we workout - what is yours? What is your FAVORITE exercise? Sit ups - Abdominal work makes me feel like I am working IT Bicep curls - Bring me Madonna's arms on a platter Hamstring curls - Got to balance the legs Push ups - I am GI Jane Stretching - In a past life I think I was a cat The lat pull down - Even though I can't Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Maridel Reyes It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain. "Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause Read more
If you work or go to school full time, getting your sweat on in the wee hours of the morn is probably the only time you can fit it in. Kudos to you for resisting the urge to hit the snooze button and skip out. Make setting your alarm and pulling yourself out of bed worth all the effort and avoid these morning exercise mistakes. Not eating: It's super early, but you need to eat in order to fuel Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're saddled with saddlebags, you probably think you got the short end of the family gene pool stick. But, lucky for you, those pesky fat deposits surrounding your hips, thighs, and butt are far easier to banish than, say, Great Aunt Hilda or your bossy big sister. "Saddlebags are largely determined by genetics, Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work — in other words, the majority of our waking hours. And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem — and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home. There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing Read more
Whether you're dating or in a relationship, all that eating out and hours of cuddling on the couch can put a damper on a healthy lifestyle. Instead of choosing dates that revolve around decadent food, too many cocktails, or periods of inactivity, get some exercise with your honey. Here are some of our favorite fit and healthy date ideas. Read more
Valentine's Day is always a good excuse to heat things up, and there's always a healthy, fun, and sexy way to celebrate the love-filled day, whether you're spending the holiday with friends or that special someone! Girls Night Out: Pole Dancing Class A pole dancing class is a frisky way for friends to celebrate Valentine's Day together. It's a little intimidating to swing around a pole while also Read more
Kristen Bell reveals her all-time favorite exercise move — Self No ocean needed! A review of the new SurfSET workout — HuffPost Healthy Living Everything you need to start half-marathon training — The Fitnessista Top fitness experts reveal the best ab exercises of all time — Shape Natural and healthy ways to give your body a detox — Fitness A fiber-filled spiced apple protein shake Read more
We love the versatility of the exercise ball and decided to share our two favorite moves with you: learn how to work your abs without crunches and your backside without squats. Remember, size does matter! It's best to work with a ball appropriately sized for you, so check out this exercise ball chart to see what dimension best fits you. Read more
