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Print It: Arm Plan

FitSugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 -0700

You all know that I think it's important to have a game plan when headed to the gym. Why not use my Arm Plan? It will certainly work your arms and there is now a printable version so you can take it to the gym or use at home!

Click here to download the PDF and print. It looks best printed in color and fits on one page.

Print it. Take it to the gym. Work your arms. Get strong. Look great in the sleeveless fashions of the season!

FitSugar Full-Body Circuit Workout

FitSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:30:00 -0800

I love a good circuit workout for many reasons. These workouts are great for strength training, but they also keep your heart rate up, helping burn up the calories while building muscles. This full-body circuit combines many exercises so you work your arms while toning your legs. Plus your core, abs, and back will all be challenged. And you can do this workout in the comfort of your living room.

Not only is an at-home workout excuse-proof, it is also recession-proof since it is free and will only cost you calories! Check out this full-body circuit workout that fits in your living room. It takes about 20 minutes to do, and for the workout all you need is a set of dumbbells between five and eight pounds. If you don't have weights, you can still give it a go.

Instructions: After warming up with light cardio for five minutes, repeat each three-exercise circuit twice, resting for 60 seconds after completing one rep of an entire circuit.

Find the printable version here.

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Get It Up, Your Heart Rate, That Is: Short Elliptical Intervals

FitSugar — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:30:00 -0800

I have said it before and no doubt I will say it again: If pressed for time, don't skip the gym altogether - just shorten your workout.
When you're pressed for time, use this quick elliptical workout I created. It's only 22 minutes long including warmup and cooldown, and features really short and effective intervals. Using quick intervals makes the workout intense and is great for burning calories. Remember to work honestly within your rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and work between easy (1-3), medium (4-7), and hard (8-10) amounts of exertion.

To see the workout just read more.

Set incline to 20 percent and get working:

Warm Up
00:00-03:00 Resistance 3
03:00-05:00 Resistance 5

Quicky Intervals For 5 minutes
Resistance between 5 and 7
05:00-05:08, RPE 8-10
05:08-05:20, RPE 4-7
05:20-05:28, RPE 8-10
05:28-05:40, RPE 4-7
05:40-05:48, RPE 8-10
05:48-06:00, RPE 4-7
Repeat 4 more times

Recover
10:00-12:00, level 7, Backward, RPE 3-4
Focus on your hamstrings

Quicky Intervals For 5 minutes
Resistance between 5 and 7
12:00-12:08, RPE 8-10
12:08-12:20, RPE 4-7
12:20-12:28, RPE 8-10
12:28-12:40, RPE 4-7
12:40-12:48, RPE 8-10
12:48-13:00, RPE 4-7
Repeat 4 more times

Cool Down
17:00-20:00 level 5
20:00-22:00 level 3

To make the workout even more varied, focus on your arms powering the motion during the intervals on even minutes. Alternate with pushing versus pulling as you work your arms to balance the muscle of your upper body.

Click here for printable version.

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Treadmill Tips: Stand Back and Check Your Stride

FitSugar — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:30:00 -0700

No matter the weather, many of you prefer to run on a treadmill. One of the great things about it is that the conditions, as long as you don't have to wait for a machine, are quite predictable. Unfortunately, running with the belt can shorten your stride. One way to prevent this unnatural shortening is to stand back from the console. Place yourself in the center of the belt. This way you can take longer, more natural strides. If you're too close to the front of the treadmill, you might end up swinging your arms too high to avoid hitting the control panel. This higher-arm swing not only wastes energy, but can also be a real pain in the neck.

Looking to freshen up your treadmill routine? Check out these printable treadmill workouts.

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A Week In Review: FitSugar roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:00:00 -0700

Meatless Mondays are starting at my house this coming Monday.

Now that it is Saturday, you've got to try the booty workout. Here's the printable version for you to take to the gym.

Here is a new TreadMill workout for you to try next time you're at the gym. Or if you have one at home hop on and try it.

Speak Up and tell me what you listen to when you workout.

After splurging on Burberry golf accessoriesyou might just need some FREE golf lessons.

We all know fiber is an important part of our diet. But do you know if an apple or a pear has more fiber? You might also be interested in knowing how much fiber your favorite fruit has to offer.

Since it IS the weekend you have time to practice Sun Salutation B.

Monday was the Boston Marathon and Lidiya Grigoryeva won by finishing in 2 hours and 29 minutes. Jacob might have taken a little longer to cross the finish line, but his story is quite motivational.

The Sugar pages have been filled with wedding mania this week, but walking seems to be how Eva Longoria deals with her pre-wedding stress.

Just wondering if you have tried the Side Push Up. It is a great way to work your arms.

Flynet

Test Case #2: Tone Your Love Handles - How's It Going

FitSugar — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0800

So it has been a week since the Love Handle workout. It is a "test case" and I want to know if you feel or see any results. Really, I do...do you have any questions or feedback? I really want to know.

This 4 minute workout is something that you can do every day, it is not like lifting weights where you are supposed to take a day off.

If you haven't started - you should try it. There is even a printable version for you to take to the gym with you (since not everybody works out in the living room with her or his laptop).

There is also a great Pilates based 4 minute abdominals routine for you to try too.

Coming soon - ARMS!!!! Tank top season is rapidly approaching.