Doubling Up: Water Cooler Squats


Updated 03/29/07 7:10 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Doubling Up: Water Cooler Squats

You know how much I love multi tasking and when I can combine two things I love, all the better. So I have taken to doing a classic squat while filling my water bottle. Squats and hydration combined, what more could a girl want out of a trip to the office kitchen. You should try it too, especially if your water cooler is in an inconspicuous spot. Also it helps to not be afraid to look a Read more

Back to Basics: Stationary Reverse Lunge


Updated 05/29/08 3:17 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Back to Basics: Stationary Reverse Lunge

Spring is coming, which means so are shorts and bikinis! Get killer legs with these stationary reverse lunges. Here is how to do stationary reverse lunges, step by step: To begin, your feet should be shoulder width apart, torso erect with arms hanging straight at your sides, palms facing in. Take a slow, controlled lunge (or large step) backwards with your left foot. Lower your hips so that Read more

Move It at Home: DVD - LEGWORK


Updated 08/22/10 2:53 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Move It at Home: DVD - LEGWORK

Ever wonder how women in the entertainment industry (on Broadway, off Broadway and way off Broadway) are able to move so well in those high heels? LEGWORK ($19.95) is a new DVD that teaches the daily routines and exercises of top Broadway dancers. What's more? The workout is specifically designed to be done by women in high heels. The Legwork workout was created and designed by high heel Read more

The Pilates Reformer Will Reform You


Updated 05/01/10 4:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

The Pilates Reformer Will Reform You

I would say that the names of Pilates exercises and equipment are not really known for their poetry. Joe Pilates was German after all, so there's really a no nonsense approach to much of Pilates. My favorite factoid was that he referred to his work as Contrology. You know, like the study of control. The first piece of equipment Pilates designed was the Reformer and it is my favorite piece to Read more

How to Keep Your Run Pain-Free


Updated 02/13/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Run Pain-Free

Sometimes, you start your run with the best intentions, only to be thwarted by recurring cramps and a headache that zaps all your energy. If you've experienced these nagging annoyances when you run, here are some tips for preventing pain and coping with it when it happens during your workout. Headache: Often, a pounding headache that comes on during a run is due to inadequate water intake. Your Read more

amfAR Gala Trendspotting: Tuxedo-Inspired Silhouettes


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Celebrities Wearing Tuxedo-Inspired Looks 2012

A slick tuxedo-inspired silhouette can instantly add structure, sex appeal, and an empowered sense of glamour to any red-carpet ensemble. At last night's amfAR New York gala, we spotted five star-studded examples of the menswear-friendly style. Model Joan Smalls suited up in a lapel-infused floor-length gown, complete with a peplum pop at the waist; singer Janelle Monáe opted for a more Read more

4 Moves to Say Goodbye to Saddlebags


Updated 02/09/12 11:39 AM · Posted by Self · 1 comment

Exercise Routine For Getting Rid of Saddlebags

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

Best Work Pants For Your Body


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Best Pants For Your Body Type

Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story on getting the right fit for your work pants from our friends at Lucky! By definition, they’re not going to seem as fun as your red jeans or printed pants. But sensible and professional as they might be, there's no reason your work trousers shouldn’t be every bit as Read more

Love Your Lower Half: Your Go-To Wardrobe and Workout


Updated 02/07/12 8:38 AM · Posted by Fitness Magazine · 0 comments

Two Great Moves to Tone Your Butt

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! We've been thinking a lot about our backsides the past few months here at Fitness, as our team put together part one of our "Body Lab" to help you get a butt that defies gravity (see the February issue for more!). While we work hard in the gym to sculpt a better behind, we don't complain when we get a little Read more

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


Updated 02/06/12 4:20 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

Being a Sports Fan Is Good For Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more