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Do at Least Three Different Types of Cardio a Week

FitSugar — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Running is a great form of exercise, but you don't want to get stuck in a rut of hopping on the treadmill every time you go to work out. Not only will you end up getting bored, but you're apt to injure yourself from the repetitive motion.

Make a pact with yourself to include at least three different types of cardio throughout your week. Run on Mondays, swim on Tuesdays, run on Wednesday, play a friend in a tennis match on Thursday, jog around the park on Friday, and Saturday or Sunday go for a bike ride. There are so many ways you can move your body, and not only will mixing up your cardio help you prevent injury, but you'll end up strengthening more areas of your body.

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4-5-6-6-5-4: Cardio Plan

FitSugar — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 04:00:00 PDT

In the fitness world, they say if the mind is bored, the body must be too. Really...they say that - I have heard it and lived it. If you suffer from boredom or have a body that easily adjusts to however you challenge it, I have a workout plan that might just be for you.

Gunnar Peterson, trainer to the stars (like Jennifer Lopez, Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck), likes to mix it up for his clients cardio-wise. This keeps the body guessing and the mind occupied. Instead of spending 30 minutes on just one piece of cardio equipment, spend your cardio time on different machines for different amounts of time.

The cardio plan looks like this:
4:00 minutes on treadmill
5:00 minutes on elliptical
6:00 minutes on stair stepper
6:00 minutes on treadmill
5:00 minutes on elliptical
4:00 minutes on stair stepper

This totals 30 minutes, 10 on each machine. Each workout you should try to use different machines, so add rowing machine, StepMill, and stationary bike into the mix as well. You know really mix it up. this way you might fel compelled to use your least favorite piece of equipment since you won't be on it the entire workout - just 10 minutes broken up into doable chunks.

5 Fresh Valentine's Day Dinner Ideas

YumSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:10:41 PST

Wondering how to celebrate Valentine's Day? If you're feeling stumped or you're tired of the standard fancy-dinner routine, get creative and mix it up with a meal that steps outside your typical date pattern. Here are five great ways to get romantic for the heart-filled holiday, from a cozy indoor picnic to an anti-Valentine's Day dinner spread.

A Reader Recipe: Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Fit Community — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:27:50 PST

If you've got a cookie craving, you're in luck: FitSugar readers Pure2raw recently shared this gluten-free chocolate chip cookie cake with us in our Healthy Recipe group.

Everyone loves cookie cake, right? We have a chocolate chip cookie cake that is not only gluten-free but egg- and dairy-free, too. It is full of flavor with a great soft, cakelike texture. Plus the three-ingredient coconut frosting is too good not to try.

Get the recipe after the break!

3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2012

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:39:57 PST

Phillip Lim showed a bookish, workwear-inspired cool for Fall '12 - some of the models even carried briefcase-style clutches down the runway. The designer offered up tapered trousers, fitted blazers, and his signature slouchy yet structured knits, all playing into a pretty, polished glamour that's perfect for the office. The collection was a refreshing mix of youthfulness (bright pops of colors, sleek pointy-toe loafers, tiny slivers of skin showing) and an underlying note of sophistication (turtlenecks, contoured coats, high-waisted pants), bringing a sweet sartorial dichotomy to the art of Fall layering. Get the details below.

Trends: Knit blanket coats, subtle geometric prints and colorblocking, perfectly tailored trousers.
Colors: Black, white, red, bright blue, gray, taupe.
Key Piece: The wool patchwork coat with turtleneck; the mohair cape with white trousers.
Accessories: Leather belts, oversized fold-over clutches, metallic ankle booties and T-strap pumps.
Who Would Wear It: Women who want to look on-trend but professional at the office.

Rachel Roy Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:08:47 PST

True to form, Rachel Roy delivered a delightfully wearable collection of bold-hued knits and dresses, homing in on the perfect balance of easy separates and keen architectural detail for Fall '12. Roy excels in crafting pieces women want to wear - it's that mix of the understated, like slouchy knits in brilliant colors, and the sharpness of a well-executed cut - and the backs of Roy's evening gowns are done with perfect precision. This season, she's particularly adept at translating megawatt hues onto wearable pieces - even furs and sweaters get the pop-of-color treatment to pair against the line's sleek trousers or simple shifts. If it's not rich, saturated color, then Roy steals our interest with her texture story in leather, tweedy knits, and open cable knit. Altogether the looks read in perfect balance - she delivers a hint of downtown edge (minus the intimidation) and marries it effortlessly with the uptown sophisticate.

Trends: Bold brights, colorblocking, leather, colored fur.
Colors: Olive, sand, bright green, blue, red, burgundy.
Key Piece: The olive-green fur and leather-cuffed navy trousers.
Accessories: Wide-brimmed hats, bright gloves, lace-up ankle boots, loafer-style pumps.
Who Would Wear It: The uptown girl with downtown flair.

NYFW Celeb Style: Nina Dobrev Goes Sweet and Edgy at the DKNY Fall '12 Show

Marisa Tom — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:38:29 PST

For a well-executed wintry mix of soft florals in darker hues, just look to Nina Dobrev's cool-girl attire at the DKNY Fall '12 runway show. The Vampire Diaries star styled up easy-chic pieces for a flirty finish, opting for a ruffled, graphic-print dress, a sleek leather jacket, black tights, and killer black suede booties. While it may not be warm enough to don a breezy Spring dress all by itself, Nina showed us a super-simple way to rock next season's wardrobe with this season's edgier toppers - all without sacrificing warmth or panache. Love the look? Shop our key pieces to channel Nina's flirty-meets-tough front-row style.

Floral Lace Mesh Top - $69.50	Steven by Steve Madden 'Macki' Bootie - $198.95
Steffen Schraut Slate Leather Blazer - $740.00	Solid micro tights - $12.50
Faux Leather Blazer - $199.00	Kelsi Dagger Women's Odessa Bootie - $149.95

25 of Our Favorite Romances - and the Stylish Looks We Want to Steal

Marisa Tom — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:23:08 PST

Our favorite romantic movies - rom-coms included - have the ability to transport us from our couch to falling in love aboard the RMS Titanic, to sipping lattes in a quaint café in Montmartre, to attending Beverly Hills High with best friends Dionne and Tai, and beyond. In a nutshell, it's pretty great. To add to their cinematic charm, these flicks not only have us daydreaming of modern-day knights in shining armor, but they've also made quite the stylish impression. We can't help but call to mind An Affair to Remember's dreamy '50s wardrobe, Ali MacGraw's classic American style in Love Story, or even Cameron Diaz's Winter-luxe looks in The Holiday. From period pieces to last year's Ryan Gosling takeover, we've rounded up a sweet mix of Valentine's Day-perfect flicks that just so happen to flaunt some fun fashion, too. Click through to see our editors' picks and shop your favorite looks.

I Love Your ShopStyle: Quirky Mix

FabSugar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:15:00 PST

ShopStylist erindream didn't skimp on prints and patterns, and the result is an eclectic mix of color and texture. With Fashion Week on our minds, we can't help but think this satin-jersey harem pant, slouchy top, and braided raffia platform matchup is calling Zoe Kravitz's name. Add a bright PVC-infused Marni clutch for a luxe accessory twist, throw on an edgy silver necklace, and tousle your hair for an undone boho feel.

Don't forget to style up your own Fashion Week-worthy ensemble - just submit here and include "Fashion Week" in the title. We may just feature you on FabSugar!

Casual Pants by Balmain
Clutches by Marni

Bernhard Willhelm printed top - $479.00	Etro Braided raffia and leather platform sandals - $910.00
Balmain Printed satin-jersey harem pants - $3,200.00	Marni Printed PVC and leather clutch - $385.00
Dominic Jones SMALL CROSS NECKLACE - $215.00

Look of the Day: Slick Embellishments

FabSugar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:00:02 PST

Fab reader Dadouchic rocked a black-and-white outfit that instantly reminded us of a perfectly chic interpretation of Karl Lagerfeld's monochromatic style. Her fitted faux leather pants provided a slick edge while her sweet white blouse, complete with Peter Pan collar, softened up the overall feel. She took care to spice up her silhouette with gilded embellishments (read: a super sparkly gold clutch and gold-accented white ankle-strap heels) and emerald statement earrings. It goes without saying that this sleek look would fit right into the Fashion Week mix - you may just find us sporting something similar at a show very soon.

Congrats Dadouchic!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we might just feature you on FabSugar!