Multitasking Move: Knee Lift With Reverse Row


Updated 05/31/09 3:11 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Knee Lift With Reverse Row

This move works your abs, glutes, triceps, biceps, and back all in one exercise. You'll need a set of dumbbells for this. Begin on your hands and knees, with your hands right under your shoulders, and your knees directly under your hips. Engage your abs and try not to arch your back (it'll be hard to balance). Grab one of your dumbbells and place it in the crease of your right knee. Hold the Read more

One-Legged Moves Help You Bust Through a Fitness Plateau


Updated 03/02/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Work Your Core With One-Legged Exercises

Reaching a fitness plateau means you're getting stronger (congrats on all the hard work), but it also means it is time to kick it up a notch. You need to add some new challenges to your workouts. My Equinox trainer Lauren has taught me one simple tweak will make every exercise harder: go one legged. Taking one leg off the floor forces your entire body to work harder to keep you on balance. Here Read more

Weekend Workout: Get Off Your Booty and Work It


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Weekend Workout: Get Off Your Booty and Work It

Now that warmer weather has come for good, you're probably sporting shorts, skirts, and teeny bikini bottoms to beat the heat. If you're looking to tone up your tush, here are three must-do moves to get your booty in shape. Dumbbell Squats Elevated Leg Lift Knee Lift With Reverse Row If that wasn't enough for you, click here for more Weekend Workouts. Read more

Booty Work: Part One


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Five Exercises That Target the Glutes

Many of the women I know focus on exercises that tone their lower bodies. Hey, who doesn't want a nice butt and lean legs to show off? In order to shape your gorgeous booty, you need to learn to love and stick with these butt-burning moves. Here are five for you to try: Lunges: These are great because they target so many muscles all in one move. They'll work your glutes, quads, and hamstrings Read more