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Now that bikini season is over, don't let your tush go to mush. Keep up the strength in your legs so you'll be ready to hop on your skis or snowboard. And even if you're not a snow bunny, you'll still want a toned lower body so you can run and bike faster when working out, not to mention, look great in your skinny jeans. Keep your backside in tip-top shape with FitSugar's Glutes and Hamstrings Read more
Celeb trainer Valerie Waters has helped many clients prep for roles and the red carpet, including Jennifer Garner and Jessica Biel. She's even named one of her programs Red Carpet Ready. With the Oscars just around the corner, I sat down with Val to learn some of her tips on getting ready for a big event. And although most starlets wear long dresses to the Oscars, those cut-on-the-bias silks Read more
Hitting the pool is a great way to beat the heat and burn calories. I'd much rather do laps in the pool than laps around a track when the temperature is high. If you're looking to get more out of your swimming workout, think about slipping on a pair of fins. Kicking with fins adds resistance targeting your butt, thighs, and hips. You have to kick harder, so you'll tone up faster than with no Read more
Standing Pretzel (done holding onto the back of a chair or a counter top) 32 lifts 16 circles each direction, keep the circles dime sized flex foot and press back and hold 8 times slowly 24 presses tempo Semi-Push-Up (done at that wall) 16 L’s (squeeze in and push back), in an inch and back 32 presses circles in each direction 32 presses (lift up!) Back dancing (performed for two to Read more
Memorial Day is approaching, and we've got warm weather on the brain, but it's not just about getting in shape for the beach. Hiking is a great cardio and muscle-building workout — and you can burn 180 calories in just 30 minutes. Hiking trails vary in difficulty, yet no matter where you go it's a common sight: once-enthusiastic hikers having to stop halfway through, too exhausted and out of Read more
Here at FitSugar we know you're pressed for time during the busy holiday season, but we're sure you can find 10 minutes to work your backside. We tapped Sadie Lincoln, founder of barre3, to create a quick home workout for the glutes and hamstrings. Press play and follow along as Sadie leads you through a series of moves to tone your backside. Read more
What's not to love about circuit training? Combining heart-pumping elements of cardio with strength-training moves means you torch calories while toning muscles. It's just so efficient. Here's a fun yet challenging circuit workout I did recently with my Equinox trainer Lauren. The workout has you performing each exercise for a minute, which means you need to keep a stopwatch handy, but you have Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. You've always heard that when it comes to building muscle mass, heavy weights are preferred over lighter weights. But a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology has found that isn't always the case. In fact, you can build just as much muscle by lifting lighter weights. If you do it right... 10 Health and Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Jenna Bergen, Prevention With so many people offering advice on weight loss, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. All too often I’ve overheard a hardworking gym-goer sharing a well-meaning but ill-informed tip with another exerciser. And I’m not the only one who’s heard fitness folklore being Read more
I like to power up my cardio and make it work double time, like this elliptical workout. By playing with the incline on the machine, you can really target your glutes and hamstrings. That's right! You get your heart rate up while toning your backside. Talk about a win-win. Increase your booty work and focus on keeping your heels down while doing this workout. Ready to go? Take a look at the Read more
