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1 Get the Bod: Victoria Beckham's Legs
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3 Get the Bod: Fergie's Legs
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4 Gym Equipment Explained: Seated Leg Press Machine
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Victoria Beckham turns 38 today! And the former Spice Girl has more than a great fashion sense — she's got great gams, too. Check out these three leg-toning exercises we learned directly from her trainer, Ronald Jean. Watch the video for the deets on these multitasking moves, and then be sure to work them into your workout routine. Read more
Given that so much of the world is in the midst of Iron Man 2 fever, there has been a lot of talk about how Gwyneth Paltrow got in shape for the movie. We already know that she put on 10 pounds of lean muscle to portray Tony Stark's devoted assistant Pepper Potts. In the latest GOOP newsletter, Gwyneth shares even more details about how she got there with trainer Tracy Anderson's help. Tracy Read more
Cameron Diaz showed off some serious skin while on the set of Bad Teacher this week. The actress was seen wearing Daisy Dukes and a midriff-baring top that left many of us wondering how she always manages to look so lean and toned. Cameron's longtime trainer Teddy Bass shared with Us Magazine that Cameron uses a mixture of Pilates, cardio, and weight training to stay in shape. "That seems to be Read more
Fergie sure does love her legs, and with good reason — the singer has incredibly toned, leaned gams that give the illusion of being much longer than they really are. Lean legs don't come without hard work, though. Fergie definitely spends time in the gym and is often seen outside running. On top of that, she sticks to a healthy diet. Even when Fergie put on pounds for the movie Nine, she was Read more
If the Summer heat is forcing you to work out indoors, here is a treadmill workout that will certainly bust through your cardio-machine boredom. Next time you're at the gym, try this hill climbing treadmill workout combined with a bit of strength training that will blast away calories and really work the muscles in your lower body. This workout will certainly help get your backside ready for the Read more
One of my favorite machines at the gym is the seated leg press machine. There are so many squats and lunges I can do before I get bored, so the seated leg press is a great way to also work the upper muscles of the leg. What is it: A seated leg press machine Area of body it works: Quads, hamstrings, glutes and lower back Why: It's a great way to work out your legs as it works a lot of the major Read more
Here at FitSugar, we believe that if you stay fit during your pregnancy, then you will have an easier time dropping weight after the baby comes. Keeping your legs strong over the next nine months is crucial, not only for labor, but also for strolling around with your bundle of joy once you're a mom. Here's a 10-minute leg workout for all you moms-to-be. It's simple, safe (but like with any Read more
Hopefully this weekend will involve some fun in the sun, but that doesn't have to be limited to sipping a frozen cocktail on a deck chair. To get you inspired for an outdoor sweat session, we've rounded up some fun fitness routines for the beach — check off your daily workout for the day while enjoying the sun! Fit and fast: Got 12 minutes? Do this simple CrossFit circuit workout as hard as Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more
The exercise ball may occupy a lot of room in your home gym, but it's one versatile piece of equipment. Find out how to get the most out of your exercise ball below. A healthier seat: Ditch your normal seat on the couch and sit on an exercise ball instead. Using a ball to sit helps correct your posture, tones your abs, and encourages you to stretch, all of which sounds a lot better than the Read more
