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Even if you're only lifting weights or doing body resistance exercises, you should still cool down. A great cool down for your lifting days is stretching the worked muscles for five minutes. Then using a foam roller over the worked body parts for another five minutes. Your tired muscles will appreciate the love after making them work so hard. Need ideas for stretches? Be sure to check out all Read more
Now that you've read the benefits of strength training, hopefully you've decided to incorporate lifting weights into your workout, if you don't already. Don't just assume that you should use an eight pound dumbbell for everything you do just because that is what every other woman at the gym does. Instead take the time to figure out how much you should be lifting with these guidelines: Pick a Read more
I have to say that sometimes I LOVE doing yoga or lifting weights in front of a mirror - it's a great way to check for proper technique and alignment. Mirrors can also be a way for women to obsess about how they look (or how they don't look), so I feel like it adds to issues of low self-esteem and poor body image. What do you think? Source Do You Like Working Out in Front of a Mirror? Read more
It is dreary and cold outside. You want new furniture but you are saving up for your dream vacation, a down payment or an addition to your house, next month's rent or college tuition. So why not rearrange it and get some strength training in too. Moving the furniture around with your hubby, your housemates, or by yourself can give your home a little face lift. I like to use a little graph Read more
Traditionally yoga is done on the floor, but your mat isn't the only place you can stretch, strengthen, and calm your body and mind. Since yoga's burst in popularity, people have figured out ways to incorporate basic yoga poses into other forms of movement and fitness. If you're a fan of practicing on your mat, check out these four exciting ways to deepen your love affair with yoga. Paddleboard Read more
You're loving your yoga class from Half Moon to Pigeon Pose, but as soon as you get to Shoulderstand, you're less than psyched. Although a basic — challenging, but basic — pose, Shoulderstand can put you at risk of strain and injury when done incorrectly. Turn this pose into your favorite by checking out these common complaints and ways to remedy them. "I Can't Breathe" If you're well Read more
It was a big week on social media, with celebrities hanging out on set, on the beach, and at the Cannes Film Festival! Bar Refaeli gained workout inspiration from a shirtless Brad Pitt, while Rihanna had a little trouble getting out of bed the morning after the Billboard Music Awards. Heidi Klum got a lift from a few majorly buff men, and Chris Rock chilled on a balcony between promotional duties Read more
We all have a sense of smell, and we all use it constantly, whether we realize it or not. Scents and smell are two of the most important yet often overlooked elements of everyday experience. Want to learn a few truly amazing facts about the things your nose knows? Then just keep reading. 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
Sarah Michelle Gellar gave her daughter Charlotte Prinze a lift as she took her to ballet class on Saturday in LA. Charlotte was sporting a leotard and a cute animal-print skirt for her latest dance lesson. SMG, who is expecting her second child, has been toting Charlotte to and from the studio frequently. Earlier this month, she and Freddie Prinze Jr. spent a day at the zoo with their little Read more
