Gym Equipment Explained: Seated Leg Press Machine


Updated 01/03/08 9:59 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Gym Equipment Explained: Seated Leg Press Machine

One of my favorite machines at the gym is the seated leg press machine. There are so many squats and lunges I can do before I get bored, so the seated leg press is a great way to also work the upper muscles of the leg. What is it: A seated leg press machine Area of body it works: Quads, hamstrings, glutes and lower back Why: It's a great way to work out your legs as it works a lot of the major Read more

10 Sneaky Toning Moves You Can Do at Work


Updated 06/21/11 6:50 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Toning Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Your office nemesis isn't that know-it-all in the cubicle over, it's lurking right beneath you: your chair! The more you're sitting, the less calories you're burning... not the ideal bikini body plan. Picture this: when sitting, your activity in your muscles drops and the calorie-burning rate decreases to just about one Read more