Minutes to a Healthier You . . .


Updated 08/13/08 9:36 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Minutes to a Healthier You . . .

You may feel like if you don't have enough time to do a full workout, that it's not worth doing anything, but every minute that you move adds up. If you're not sure what to do, try this five exercise circuit and repeat it twice. To find what the five exercises are read more Read more

10 Boredom Busters For Indoor Workouts


Updated 03/22/12 3:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Avoid Being Bored at the Gym

If you tend to feel bored at the gym and spend more time watching the clock, these easy tricks are sure to boost your motivation. Whether you're just beginning a bikini-ready plan for the Summer or consider yourself a seasoned gym rat, here are 11 simple ways to fire up your indoor workouts: Vary your machines: If the treadmill is your best (and only) friend, it's time to switch things up. Try Read more

Celeb Style: Sienna Miller's Chic Little Black Party Dress


Updated 11/11/11 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sienna Miller Wearing Twenty8Twelve Black Dress Fall 2011

Lest you forget the holiday season is just around the corner, Sienna Miller is already outfitting a prime example of festive chic. Her girlie Twenty8Twelve LBD is that perfect combination of sweet and sexy, thanks to sheer sleeves and a mini hemline. Sure, it's an all-black palette, but Sienna holds our interest with a great pair of open-toe Jimmy Choo booties and a pop of shine on her hoop Read more

Personal Trainer Tricks You Don't Have to Pay For


Updated 10/18/11 1:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Exercise Like a Personal Trainer

There are so many reasons why splurging on a personal trainer is a good idea. They teach you how to work out safely and efficiently, and show you how to attain your healthy goals. But often it's hard to justify the high price tag if you have other expenses that are also begging for your wallet's attention. If you're not in the market for a personal trainer, here are some tricks that trainers use Read more

Make the Most of Your Lunchtime Workout


Updated 01/23/12 11:24 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Timesaving Tips For Working Out During a Lunch Break

The best way to combat work-related weight gain — not to mention on-the-job stress — is to work out in the middle of your workday. We know cramming a sweat session into your lunch hour often involves some serious logistics, but with a little planning, leaving your desk at noon won't create stresses of its own. Here are tips, tried and true, to help maximize your workout. Before Heading to the Read more

Sweat 15 Minutes a Day and Add Three Years to Your Life, Study Says


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

15-Minute Workouts That Add Three Years to Your Life

If your busy schedule doesn't allow for the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise, a large study from Taiwan should make you feel better. The 13-year study tracked 416,000 participants and found that just 15 minutes of moderate exercise increased their life expectancy by three years, compared to those who didn't exercise. Daily workouts lower the incidence of cancer, and therefore lower the Read more

Summer Exercise Ideas, When 20 Minutes Is All You Have


Updated 07/20/11 7:19 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

20-Minute Exercise Ideas

Between your demanding nine to fiver, driving the kids to and from camp, all your meetings, appointments, walking the dog, and errands to run, it's amazing if you ever have time to fit in exercise. On those days when you only have time to squeeze in 20 minutes, you can still get in a decent workout. Here are some ideas. Run two miles at a pace of 10 minutes per mile. You'll end up getting your Read more

From a FitSugar Reader: Mini Workouts in 15 Minutes or Less


Updated 07/12/11 12:20 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Quick Exercises For Busy Days

It's the season to be busy! Luckily, FitSugar reader getfitgirl has your crazy schedule in mind. She posted these suggestions for fitting in a few exercises, no matter how booked your social card, in the FitSugar Community. With Summer here, everyone seems to be short on time. Vacations are being planned, friends and family are visiting, and you just can't seem to find 20 minutes to get in a Read more