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Forget the pole and stiletto heels, because your body is the only tool required for the sensual KAMA Movement workout. For ladies only, KAMA is a sexy and erotic workout that targets the lower pelvic region in order to increase libido, open the hips, and help women gain more self-confidence. Developed by Miss Canada runner-up Halyna Skrypnyk and physician Dr. Melissa Hershberg, KAMA Movement is Read more
We've all been there: you waltz into a new group glass at the gym only to discover that the yoga is far beyond your reach or the dance moves are better suited to fly girls than fitness buffs. Getting in over your head can not only be embarrassing, but it can also lead to injuries. So before you wander into a class based on a friend's recommendation or a cool-sounding description, stop by the Read more
I am a big fan of group classes. Now I don't do them everyday, but I do incorporate them into my routine to take the, well, routine out of my workout. Here are my top five classes that I am always encouraging others to check out at least once: Spinning Cardio Kickboxing Boot Camp Speedball Tai Chi Which group exercise class/es make your top five list? Tell me in the comment section below. Read more
Last week I was at the gym and I noticed a mom on her way to a regular group class with her tiny, sleeping baby in a Björn-type thing. Even though I had no idea what type of class it was, I thought to myself, well good for her for being creative and fitting in exercise with a new baby. Later in the locker room, I overheard two participants from the class complaining about how the mom brought her Read more
Pushing yourself during a workout can help you see results faster as well as make you that much stronger. Make sure your muscles feel the burn while you exercise with these tips. Fuel up correctly: If you are prepping for an intense workout, make sure you fuel up properly beforehand. Eating too much or too little (or the wrong things) can lead to feeling sluggish and crampy before you're even Read more
Sometimes when I work the front desk at my local yoga studio, there's a class that only has one or two students signed up. If the teacher doesn't want to cancel, the class ends up being much like a private lesson for the students, since they get a lot of personalized attention and better access to their teacher. I especially think a small class is the perfect place for a beginner in any type of Read more
There are many reasons to love taking a group fitness class; it can help teach you correct form, give structure to your workout routine, or push you further than you would if you exercised by yourself. But sometimes starting a new class isn't just about showing up. Here are a few tips on how to find the right exercise class for you. Poll your friends. So, you've got your routine down — make it Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! To get the best results from your workout — and stay safe, too — you can't keep ignoring the necessary upkeep and replacement of your most important items. "It's worth it, especially since most gear is fairly inexpensive and other gear may have useful upgrades," says Corey Twedt, NordicTrack Research and Read more
In college, I was no stranger to the "Freshman 15." In fact, all that newfound freedom to eat whatever and whenever combined with the all-you-can-eat dining hall and late-night pizza runs made it the "Freshman 30." Now that I've been at a healthy weight for a while, I can look back on all the mistakes I made. I'm sharing these mistakes now in the hopes that I can help someone else avoid the Read more
Early-morning workouts aren't possible because you're far from a morning person, and evening workouts just seem too late. That leaves the good old noon workout, but that too can have its drawbacks. Here are four things that make midday workouts hard to swallow, and how to fix them. I've Got Food on the Brain Noontime is lunchtime, and many of us have been programmed to eat at 12 p.m. ever since Read more
