A Boot Camp You Can Fit into Your Lunch Break


Updated 06/13/08 3:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Bikini season is at its peak, so how come we've lost motivation at the gym? Probably because we're bored! We've gone full force leading up until Summer and then we run out of ideas to keep us motivated. The same old routine is just that, routine. If you're looking to change up your exercise program and really keep your motivation going, then try out my mini-boot camp. It's only six minutes and Read more

A Week In Review: FitSugar Roundup


Updated 06/17/07 8:27 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

A Week In Review: FitSugar Roundup

Watch the Mini Boot Camp exercise video, then print out the Take It To the Gym chart of the exercises. Have fun!!!! Saka Yoga Bag Giveaway!!! Have you already left your comment about your favorite yoga pose? If not, leave one to enter to win this great bag. Comments section will close at 9:15 am PST...so you should do it now. Do you know if prunes or bananas have more fiber? Take the quiz Read more

Take It to the Gym: Mini Boot Camp


Updated 06/25/07 8:59 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Take It to the Gym: Mini Boot Camp

You saw the video and now here's the print out of the Mini boot camp so you can take it to the gym or the park or your backyard. Click here for the printer friendly version. Boot Strappers 20 reps Only straighten your legs as far as you can while still keeping your hands on the ground Do not jam or pop your knees to straight Relax your neck and look at your shins Exhale as you straighten Read more

Exercise Video: Mini Boot Camp


Updated 06/12/08 5:19 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

Exercise Video: Mini Boot Camp

Looking for some moves to add to your workout? Moves that don't require any props or accessories, just a healthy "can do" attitude? Well here's 6 minutes worth of moves that work your legs, arms, and abs. These are whole body, multitasking moves. You get some serious bang for your buck here. Add this workout into your routine and use it to split up time on a cardio equipment, or after your Read more

C&J Nutrition's Tips For Giving Up a Vice


Updated 03/25/11 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Giving Up a Vice From C&J Nutrition

Not only is a nutritional counseling session with C&J Nutrition part of the grand prize for our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway, but the duo of registered dietitians want to help you catch up on your Get Fit For 2011 challenges. These gals have some great advice for giving up a vice, the 10th challenge of the contest. Here are their tips. Very few people can quit a vice cold turkey. Most of us need Read more

Smart Snacking With Tips From C&J Nutrition


Updated 02/23/11 9:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Snacking Tips From C&J Nutrition, Registered Dietitians

The following post was written by C&J Nutrition, a duo of registered dietitians based in NYC and LA, to help you get a handle on this week's Get Fit For 2011 giveaway snacking challenge. We are big fans of snacking. Why do we love snacks? Our top 3 reasons are . . . Knowing we'll be having a snack in between one meal and the next makes it easier to stop eating a meal when we're Read more

Boot Camp For Beginners: 7 Things You Should Know


Updated 08/11/11 11:39 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Boot Camp For Beginners

I prefer Pilates and dance classes over high-intensity workouts, but a few weeks ago, I decided to try out my gym's bootcamp class. Thinking "boot camp" would consist of a bunch of girls doing some squats and jogging around the room, I figured I could handle it no problem. You can imagine my shock when I entered a room full of beefy men and started sweating profusely within the first five Read more

Yoga Styles Decoded


Updated 04/16/12 6:25 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Different Types of Yoga Classes Explained

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Hatha Yoga Origin: Introduced in 15th-century India by Hindu sage, Yogi Swatmarama, Hatha poses — Downward Facing Dog, Cobra, Eagle, and Wheel, for example — make up most yoga sequences practiced today. Philosophy: The goal of Hatha yoga is to bridge the body and mind with the breath in a series of physical poses Read more