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Even if you're a cardio fanatic, running on a treadmill can become a bit stale. To fight boredom you need to mix up your program with intervals and adding incline work. I just made a downloadable version of four of my favorite treadmill workouts, so now you don't have to go to the gym empty handed and come up with cardio routines on the fly. You can print out this PDF of treadmill workouts and Read more
You don't need to belong to a gym to get strong; you just need the time to fit in a little strength training. I created a full-body circuit workout that takes about 20 minutes, fits in your living room, and only requires a set of dumbbells. If you don't have hand weights, this workout will still strengthen and tone you all over. A home workout is virtually excuse-proof, and if you keep your Read more
As bikini season draws near, let me remind you: it is time to draw your navel to your spine and work your abs. Here are nine great exercises for toning your midsection. Remember, the ol' Pilates trick of pulling the belly button in ensures that you're working the deepest ab muscle (known as the transverse), which helps create a sleek midriff. The exercises are divided into three sections: upper Read more
Even if you have all the time in the world to spend at the gym, who wants to? Get in and out and on with your day by doing workouts that will strengthen all your muscle groups in a short time and get the heart rate up as well. Here are 10 do-anywhere total-body workout ideas that will save you time. Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins developed a belly-fat-blasting workout sequence that is fast Read more
He helped Heidi Klum bounce back post baby, and now David Kirsch is here to help you revamp your exercise routine. He created this fun and challenging workout to help FitSugar readers stay on track through the Winter months! Tone your entire bod with these moves while burning some serious calories. Here's how to follow the workout. Instructions: Work through the entire circuit doing 15 to 20 reps Read more
Now that bikini season is over, don't let your tush go to mush. Keep up the strength in your legs so you'll be ready to hop on your skis or snowboard. And even if you're not a snow bunny, you'll still want a toned lower body so you can run and bike faster when working out, not to mention, look great in your skinny jeans. Keep your backside in tip-top shape with FitSugar's Glutes and Hamstrings Read more
Fire up the printer because we have a Halloween treat (not a trick) for you! With the advent of party printables, busy moms (and those who lack a knack for creativity) can easily create a colorfully coordinated party with little more than a printer, scissors, and some tape. Abigail Barnes, of Paper & Cake, creates a collection of beautifully designed printable party decor for birthdays, Read more
I'm in full-on wedding planning mode — I've decided on the venue, the photographer is booked, and the save-the-dates have been sent. But there's one area I haven't really tackled yet — my "get in tip-top shape for the wedding" game plan. Here's the thing, I just want to tone up and look my best, so I don't think that requires going to boot camp for three hours a day until the big day. An Read more
This workout, created by Jeanette Jenkins, is a heart-pumping, calorie-burning circuit that combines core cardio, core sculpting, and total-body core sculpting to blast away the belly fat! All of these exercises can be found in Jeanette's Blast The Belly Fat DVD, voted "Best Fat Melter" by Fitness Magazine. Instructions: warm up with light cardio for three to five minutes, then work through Read more
Keep track of your daily food intake with our printable food journal. If you are counting calories to lose or maintain your weight, it is really helpful too see how much and what you ate through out the day. More important, you can make sure you are eating at least five to seven servings of fruits and veggies daily — always a noble goal. You can even track your water consumption too, since Read more
