Has Natalia Vodianova Grown Major Muscle?


Updated 03/10/11 8:48 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Supermodel Natalia Vodianova Shows Muscle at Paris Fashion Week

Natalia Vodianova first won our hearts with her delicate, ethereal presence, personified through her piercing blue eyes and wispy frame. At yesterday's Hakaan show during Paris Fashion Week, a powerful, muscle-toned Natalia strode the runway in a fitted black leather minidress. It looks like she's been hitting the gym when not donning sexy lingerie for photo shoots. What do you think of this new Read more

Ginger: It's Not Just For Tummies


Updated 09/21/10 5:13 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Ginger Soothes Sore Muscles, Says New Study

Motion sickness, tummy problems, and a sore throat: is there anything ginger can't help? Not likely. A new study says that the spicy root also soothes away sore muscles that often come after working out. In two separate studies, researchers divided 74 healthy adults into two groups — one group of participants were given a daily ginger supplement, while the other group was given a placebo. Over Read more

This Exercise Works What?


Updated 03/10/10 1:25 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Exercises and the Muscles They Work

If you're into working out, it's important to know which exercises and stretches target which muscles. Take this quiz to see if you know your stuff. Question 1 of 7All you runners out there will love this stretch that targets what area? Hip flexors Lower back Hamstrings Read more

Which Part of Your Body Is the Most Toned?


Updated 03/04/10 10:01 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Which Part of Your Body Is the Most Toned?

I work hard to strengthen my body as a whole, but since I run, bike, swim, hike, and ski, my legs are naturally the most toned. What about you? Which Part of Your Body Is the Most Toned? My legs My arms My abs A different part — I'll tell you which below. Read more

5 Foods That Nourish Muscles


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

5 Foods That Nourish Muscles

Your muscles are constantly working for you, so feed them well. Muscles mass is essential to good health and the more muscle on your body, the more calories you burn daily. Here are some suggestions from MSNBC on foods to help you maximize your muscle power. Source Read more

How Much Do You Know About Muscles?


Updated 06/11/08 10:41 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

How Much Do You Know About Muscles?

Your muscles are most likely one of the main reasons you visit FitSugar, but how much do you really know about them (other than the fact that you want them to be "toned")? Test your smarts with this little muscle quiz. Source Take the Quiz Read more

You Asked: Will My Muscles Ever Stop Feeling Sore?


Updated 04/16/08 9:36 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

You Asked: Will My Muscles Ever Stop Feeling Sore?

You're asking and I'm answering . . . "Dear Fit, I have been working out every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday for over a month now. I take a strenuous yoga class on Mondays, run or swim on Wednesdays, and I lift weights on Saturday mornings. The day after my workouts, my muscles are really sore. I thought this would go away after the first week. Will I ever stop feeling sore?" —Sore Read more

Meathead Turns Himself On


Updated 08/15/08 6:54 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Muscle Man Admires Himself for the Camera

This here muscle man can't help but compliment himself on his 56-inch pecs and 20-inch neck. But as he's talking to himself about himself, while cupping his moobs and yanking his nips, I can't help but wonder what our friend is overcompensating for — maybe that mullet he's sporting up top? Nah, that's a big mistake and our friend sweats the small stuff. Ewwww factor? 10. Read more

You Asked: Muscles, Muscles, Muscles


Updated 01/16/08 7:39 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

You Asked: Muscles, Muscles, Muscles

You're asking and I'm answering. Hey Fit! I'd LOVE if you'd do a post about muscle. How long/how much work it takes to build, how long before it atrophies, how many calories it ACTUALLY burns? I'm really curious and eager for some plain English answers! Love ya Fit! – Wanting More on Muscles So many questions about muscle and all of them great. First off, there are many factors at play when Read more

Favorite Excuse For Not Doing Yoga: I'm NOT Flexible


Updated 09/05/09 6:58 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Favorite Excuse For Not Doing Yoga:  I'm NOT Flexible

When people find out that I teach Pilates and yoga, they often immediately disclose the reasons they don't practice either exercise form. I hear this excuse most often, "I could never do yoga, I'm so inflexible. I can't even touch my toes." This is not the first time I've heard this excuse, and I actually love that people confess this to me. It gives me a chance to explain that inflexibility Read more