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You saw the video and now here's the print out of the Mini boot camp so you can take it to the gym or the park or your backyard. Click here for the printer friendly version. Boot Strappers 20 reps Only straighten your legs as far as you can while still keeping your hands on the ground Do not jam or pop your knees to straight Relax your neck and look at your shins Exhale as you straighten Read more
Are you ready for some football? The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and we're cooking up some tasty chili to celebrate. Our chili is meat-free and flavored with a variety of spices — including cinnamon and nutmeg. Watch the video to see just how easy it is to whip up a pot of this chili! Click here for a printable version of this recipe. Read more
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
Athletes of all kinds, from cyclists to skiers, benefit from strong legs. Toned legs not only look good, but they can help prevent injuries too. This dynamic yoga sequence flows between basic standing poses targeting your legs and booty while working your core and arms too. Complete all nine poses on the right side first, and then repeat on the left. Here is the printable version of the Read more
Weight loss on your mind? Kick it up a notch in the workout department with this 41-minute interval workout for the treadmill that will burn about 500 calories. Complete it five times in a week and you are well on your way to burning an extra 3,500 calories — the magic number of calories it takes to lose one pound in a week. This means you would need to cut out about 150 calories daily from 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
Circuit workouts are great for strength training, but they also keep your heart rate up, helping burn up calories while building muscle. This full-body circuit combines exercises to work your arms while toning your legs, plus your 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 Read more
I hear a piece of pumpkin pie calling my name from the near future. If I wanted to offset the piece of pumpkin pie (316 calories) topped with two tablespoons of whipped cream (16 calories) with a little exercise, I would need to burn at least 332 calories. I have created a 40-minute treadmill workout that I have dubbed the pumpkin pie workout. If you're a 130-pound woman then this interval Read more
At my gym, the StepMill is usually vacant. You know — the cardio machine that resembles a mini-escalator. It is large and intimidating; plus, it's hard to cheat when working out on a StepMill. Still, using this machine is a great way to get your legs ready for the short shorts of Summer. You can also try this interval pyramid routine as an alternative to running hills. Begin by selecting Read more
