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I have found that folks either love running or they simply hate it. Running is, however, the easiest way to burn those calories up! All you really need are a pair of sneakers and you're good to go. You can do it anywhere and at any level. You can run on a treadmill, pavement, or trails. If you want you can sign up to race, which provides motivation to train as well as increase your speed. A Read more
Exercise does the body good, but it is not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. We all have our favorite way to work out, be it kick-boxing or t'ai chi. While we are rounding out our research on your favorites, I want to know how you prefer to work out. What Is Your Favorite Form of Exercise? Biking Dancing/hip-hop/step aerobics Elliptical/stair stepper/cardio machines Read more
When you think "workout" what kind of exercise do you imagine? Some of us are hard-core runners and others are serious about Pilates or yoga. Then there are aerobics, weight lifting, and biking. Since I have been asking you about many of your favorites, I am curious to know . . . Source What Is Your Favorite Form of Exercise? Running Biking Pilates Yoga Hip Hop/Step Read more
You want to love running, you do, but every time you head out for a run, you end up hating it even more. Check out some of the most common complaints below, and find out how you can turn your relationship with running around for the better. "My Knee, My Back, My Feet — Everything Hurts" Pounding the pavement is not easy on the body, and one reason for aches and pains is poor running form. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Angelina Jolie, Jessica Biel, Cameron Diaz . . . Who hasn't watched their favorite movie stars walk the red carpet and grown a little envious of their mile-long legs? Granted, most leading ladies are blessed with superior DNA, but that doesn't mean you can't score long, lean gams too! "What is possible for others is Read more
Location and machine availability may be the biggest reasons why you chose your gym, but there's more to be had with your membership. Get the most out of the hundreds of dollars you're spending with this list of extras you may be overlooking at the gym. Workout props: Maybe you only use the machines, but don't ignore the props lying all over the gym floor. Things like battle ropes (those thick Read more
Dumbbells are one of the most widely used pieces of exercise equipment, and for good reason. They're affordable enough to have in a home gym, easy to handle, and can be used to strengthen every muscle in the body. The next time you pick up a pair, avoid these lifting mistakes. Using the Same Pair For Every Move Why it's bad: Not all muscles have the same strength. Lifting too light a weight Read more
Are you a fan of your gym's weight room? While some people love it, others are either too intimidated or embarrassed to exercise alongside those six-pack-sporting gym goers who seem to have it all under control. But being scared of the weight room is no reason to stay away. Here are four ways you can get over your apprehension and learn to love working out with weights at the gym. Go with a Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Some women may take it easy during their last trimester, but Hilary Duff isn't the type to let her workouts slide just because she's eating for two. The singer-actress may be seven months pregnant, but according to her trainer of eight years, Vivica Jensen, she's still staying fit with biweekly Piloxing sessions. Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! It happens to the best of us. Your gym routine becomes just that — a routine. Bust out of your plateau and burn more fat with these strength-training tweaks from the pros. Make Every Day Your Best Burn Yet Supercharge your gym routine by ditching the moves that have stopped delivering results and replacing Read more
