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When you take a regular lifting move and add the challenge of balancing, it totally changes the dynamics of the exercise. Standing on one foot makes you use your abs and lower back, so you get more bang for your buck. Plus for this move, if you're used to doing traditional bicep curls, hammer curls will involve more of your forearms. Stand firmly with both feet together, holding a weight in Read more
Yes, it's almost tank top and bikini season, which means that bare arms will be the norm for the months ahead. If you want to sculpt shapely shoulders and toned arms, learn how to incorporate the overhead press into your workout routine. Proper form: You can do an overhead press using dumbbells, barbells, or resistance bands. The following are tips on how to do a standing overhead press using Read more
I love strength training with dumbbells and this exercise combines two moves to work both your biceps and your shoulders. Want to know how to do this move? Then keep reading for more. 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
I'm in full-on wedding planning mode — I've decided on the venue, the photographer is booked, and the save-the-dates have been sent. But there's one area I haven't really tackled yet — my "get in tip-top shape for the wedding" game plan. Here's the thing, I just want to tone up and look my best, so I don't think that requires going to boot camp for three hours a day until the big day. An Read more
Miley Cyrus just arrived on the orange carpet looking ladylike in a floor-length, flowered Dolce & Gabbana gown and long, layered necklaces. She also accessorized with an envelope clutch and a hammered turquoise bangle. Her sweet, loose curls and dramatic eyelashes gave her a pretty, glamorous look for tonight's event. This is the most romantic we've seen Miley look in a while; what's your Read more
The cooling temperatures might mean the end of tank top season, but don't give up your arm work. Give this strength-training routine a whirl to work your biceps, triceps, and deltoids. You'll need a resistance band, a set of dumbbells, and a mat. I recommend doing two to three sets of 10 to 15 reps of all three exercises. Resistance Band Hammer Curls Balancing Tricep Kickback Bent Read more
This Christmas I was excited about all the fitness-related gifts I received, especially a new resistance band kit. It's been raining a lot lately, and as a result I haven't been able to ride my bike to the gym as much as I'd like. It's a bummer, but using my resistance bands at home has kept me from going nuts. I use them to tone and strengthen as well as stretch. And even though it's not exactly Read more
