Gear Review: Perfect Pushup


Updated 05/21/09 11:04 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Gear Review: Perfect Pushup

One of the random benefits of having house guests is getting to play with the toys they accidentally leave behind. My cousin's fiancé is working on his upper body so he can wow us all at their upcoming wedding. One of the tools in his traveling fitness arsenal is the Perfect Pushup ($40). His forgetfulness was my chance to try this "as seen on TV" gizmo, which meant I did many reps of Read more

Get in Gear: The Perfect Pushup


Updated 09/18/07 10:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Get in Gear:  The Perfect Pushup

Push-ups are an awesome exercise you can do to tone your upper body, and the best part - you can do them anywhere. Many women I know complain that push ups bother their wrists though, so here's a cool gadget that may help. It's called the Perfect Pushup ($39.95). It's basically 2 handles on 8" bases that swivel, which allows you to rotate your arms naturally, just as you would do if you were Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Healthy Mother's Day Brunch Ideas


Updated 05/10/12 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Mother's Day Brunch Ideas

Surprise mom with a healthy brunch this weekend — Daily Spark Soothe sore muscles in these six unexpected ways — Shape FDA close to approving a drug that may prevent HIV — Blisstree Get your protein fix with these nutrient-rich vegan foods — Mind Body Green A smoothie for every day of the year — Healthy Happy Life Back to basics: how to do the perfect push-up — HuffPost Healthy Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

How to Make Your Push-Ups More Effective


Updated 04/13/12 6:24 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Do Push-Ups Correctly

Push-ups may be basic, but it takes some time, strength, and awareness to do them correctly. Once you get the hang of this simple exercise, you'll be amazed at how sculpted and strong your arms, chest, core, and shoulders will be. Here are some tips for perfecting your push-up and making it work for you. Find your form: Before you can move on, make sure you're actually doing a push-up the right Read more

CrossFit Athlete Mel Ockerby Shares Her Beach-Ready Workout


Updated 04/10/12 7:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

A CrossFit Workout For Beginners

Have you gotten on the CrossFit bandwagon? Many celebrities are fans of CrossFit, and it's becoming more and more popular as a way to get results fast without being bored. Mel Ockerby is one such fan. The former gymnast started CrossFit training just two and a half years ago and now spends her days challenging herself and others as a Puma trainer and member of the reigning champion team in the Read more

From the Community: Printable 10x10 Lean Legs Workout


Updated 03/27/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Printable Leg Workout to Do at Home

Reader FitFabCities has a 100-rep leg workout for you to do at home — no equipment needed! She shared it with us in the FitSugar Community. The Perfect 10 Lean Legs Workout is all about getting strong, lean, sexy legs. It's called "The Perfect 10" since we are doing 10 reps of everything and you'll feel like a 10 when you're through! This is a great workout for your Read more

Last Chance! An End-of-Season Workout to Up Your Ski Game


Updated 03/05/12 8:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Plank Lunge and Box Jump Circuit Workout For Skiers

Even with this mild Winter, we've still seen our fair share of snow in the mountains. And while Spring is just around the corner, late-season storms around the country have given us the gift of fresh powder. If you're planning a snowy mountain weekend anytime soon, here's a circuit workout that works your core, lower body, and balance — courtesy of Erick Northrup, a district fitness manager at Read more

Brown Fat, the Cold, and You: How to Make Your Fat Burn Calories


Updated 01/31/12 2:14 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tips on Using Brown Fat For Weight Loss

Not all body fat is created equal, at least according to two new studies reported by the New York Times last week. One study found that brown fat burns calories "like a furnace" when you're cold, and another found that regular white fat can be converted into calorie-burning brown fat while you exercise. The first study found that brown fat burns glucose as well as other stores of fat when its Read more

From the Community: a Total-Body Toning Circuit


Updated 01/24/12 1:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Total Body Circuit Workout Using Resistance Band and Weights

FitSugar reader FitFabCities has a circuit workout that works your entire body. She shared the video with us in our Fit Community. Grab a resistance band and a pair of dumbbells, and you're good to go for this full-body circuit-training workout . . . and the best part is you don't even have to leave your living room to do it. That said, this is also a great workout to try at the gym if you're Read more