A New Way to Workout: Nautilus TreadClimber


Updated 07/26/07 2:54 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

A New Way to Workout: Nautilus TreadClimber

Move over elliptical, there is a new machine in town. If you are looking for an intense but low impact workout, the Nautilus Treadclimber might just become your new favorite piece of cardio equipment. This new machine combines low-impact walking with gradual hill climbing. A mix of a treadmill, elliptical and stair-climber, all rolled into one. The end result of this three way hybridization is 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

How to Get Fitness Classes For Free


Updated 02/23/12 11:52 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Get Free Fitness Classes

Cardio classes like Zumba and kickboxing are addictive because they're so fun that you hardly feel like you're exercising. Depending on whether you get classes through a gym membership or pay for them individually, they can run as much as $10 to $20 a pop. This really adds up if you take several each week, but here are four ways to save money and get hooked up with free fitness classes. Barter: Read more

From the Community: The Fab 15 Total-Body Circuit Workout


Updated 02/23/12 6:57 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

15-Minute Workout Poster

Reader FitFabCities has a simple 15-minute workout for you — no equipment needed! She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community. Want to know how Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Sofia Vergara, Penélope Cruz, Minka Kelly, and Brooke Burke get their killer curves? Well, their superfit shapes come courtesy of Gunnar Peterson. Gunnar is one of my favorite celebrity trainers, and he’s the Read more

From the Community: Printable 5-4-3-2-1 At-Home Circuit Workout


Updated 03/21/12 1:29 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Easy 15-Minute Workout

Reader FitFabCities has a simple 15-minute workout for you — no equipment needed! She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community. This printable workout gives you total-body toning plus cardio and it's as easy as 5-4-3-2-1! The whole thing is only 15 minutes long so it's perfect to squeeze into a busy day. Plus you don't need any equipment or a gym; simply push your coffee table out of the Read more

Top 10 Mistakes You Make on the Elliptical Trainer


Updated 01/16/12 10:31 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Top 10 Mistakes You Make on the Elliptical Trainer

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Lisa Hoehn, Prevention As the weather drops, more and more people head straight to one machine in their gym — the elliptical trainer. According to a 2008 report from the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association, the number of users of elliptical trainers in health clubs grew sevenfold from Read more

For Newbies and Gym Rats Alike: Best Practices of Gym Etiquette


Updated 01/06/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Gym Etiquette Rules

Going to the gym is more than just walking in and jumping on a treadmill: there's etiquette to follow. With so many of you making good on your New Year's resolutions and hitting the gym this month, make sure these gym-going tips are fresh in your mind. Gyms are ridiculously busy in January. Check out our tips for navigating when yours is overcrowded. No one wants to get sick from exercising. Read more

Yoga Class: Studio vs. Gym


Updated 01/12/12 6:45 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Yoga Studio Classes vs. Gym Yoga Classes

With all the New Year's resolutions floating around, if "trying yoga" is on your list, you're probably wondering where the best place to practice is. With yoga's increased popularity, just about every gym offers yoga classes on their schedule in between Body Pump and Spinning, but there are also studios on every corner that teach yoga exclusively. Keep reading to find out which place you'd prefer Read more

5 Reasons You're Not Dropping Pounds at the Gym


Updated 01/04/12 12:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Reasons You're Not Losing Weight at the Gym

You belong to the gym, and you even make time to go, but still the scale isn't budging. What gives? While your intentions should be applauded, here are some reasons you're not seeing the slimming results you're after. Cardio workouts aren't intense enough: In order to lose weight you need to do the kind of cardio that gets your heart pumping. That means brisk walking on the treadmill or Read more