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Get on the Ball: Seated Calf Raises

Updated 05/29/08 3:40 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Exercise Ball Exercise for Calves

The calves are one of the most neglected muscles in the lower body, but in the Summer they also happen to be one of the most visible muscles of the leg — think capris, shorts, dresses, skirts, etc. People love to work their quads, hamstrings, hip flexors, and glutes but when it comes to working our calves, most of us fall short. This exercise on the ball really targets the muscles of the calves Read more

Strength Training

7 Strength Training Moves You Can Do in the Bathroom

Updated 06/23/11 2:50 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Bathroom Strength Training Moves

The title of this post might make you cringe if you're picturing getting on the floor of a teeny public bathroom stall to drop and "give me 20," but I assure you, these moves are totally clean, since they're best saved for your bathroom at home. You visit the ladies room for other reasons besides relieving yourself, so take it as an opportunity to multitask and fit in a few minutes of fitness. Read more