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Though boot-camp-style fitness was a trend to watch back in 2009, the craze isn't going away. In fact, boot camps are bigger than ever. We've got tons of these outdoor group workout programs in SF — CrossFit, VyAyr, BodyFi, and more — and their popularity is spreading nationwide. Boot camps are a great way to get outside and get motivated, plus they're a great switchup if you're a Pilates Read more
When it comes to working out, I keep an eclectic mix going. Spinning, I like running and swimming by myself, but group classes like yoga, Pilates, and kickboxing are also some of my faves. Exercising in a group generally makes me work harder, especially when the energy of the class is high and the instructor is motivating. I also like knowing I will be done in an hour or an hour and half, it Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! This sweet treat may also boost brainpower, help you relax, and more! By Mara Betsch, Prevention Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates — and making them a regular treat throughout the year. A recent study found that those consuming the highest levels of chocolate had a 37 Read more
Feel sexy for Valentine's Day with this 15-minute video workout from trainers Karena and Katrina; they posted in the FitSugar Tone It Up community group. If you need detailed descriptions, check out the printable routine! Take your workout on the go!!! Print your whole routine here. Get more great bikini workouts from Karena and Katrina in the Tone It Up community group. Read more
FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood came up with a vegan protein bar that's great for an afternoon or postworkout snack. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. These bars are perfect for an on-the-go midafternoon snack. They're packed with protein, not sugar. Learn how to make this vegan treat after the break! Read more
Miranda Kerr shopped in Sydney yesterday with her son Flynn Bloom. The duo stopped by a UPS store before hopping back into their car and heading home. Miranda, Flynn, and Orlando Bloom are in Miranda's native Australia visiting with friends and family. Miranda Kerr wore a bikini earlier this week for a particularly fun afternoon of drinking champagne and catching up with pals. Orlando was Read more
FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle came up with this special cookie for Valentine's Day; she posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Tied with a festive pink ribbon and a little love, I’m hoping these cookies will be perfect for Valentine's Day. The whole-grain oats, nuts, and cherries in these cookies add heartiness, while the melted dark-chocolate chunks deliver bursts of richness. The chia Read more
FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV wants you to know: you're hurting your workout when you bring your cell phone into the equation. She shared her three reasons you should stay cell phone-free at the gym in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. 1. It’s hurting your workout (and could cause you to get hurt) If you can text or talk on the phone during any part of your workout, you aren’t working Read more
The annual Bicycling Readers' Choice survey is out, and after reading through it, one statistic stood out to me: 58 percent of female respondents would choose cycling over sex, if they had to give up one or the other for a month. Men were split down the middle, with 50 percent responding that they would choose cycling over sex. I admit, I am pretty shocked at this statistic — Bicycling's 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
