Don't Get in a Fitness Rut: Add a High Intensity Workout


Updated 01/04/08 8:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Don't Get in a Fitness Rut: Add a High Intensity Workout

Are you getting into a fitness rut? Doing 3 sets of 12 reps of everything you do getting a little old? If so, think about incorporating a single set workout (high intensity training) into your routine every now and again. Single set strength training (high intensity training) stresses muscle exhaustion in less time than the typical 3 sets. You probably currently lift 75% of your max resistance Read more

Strength Training No-Nos: What Not to Do When in Squats


Updated 12/13/11 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mistakes When Squatting

No matter your fitness passion, from snowboarding to CrossFit, you likely do squats in your sweat sessions — they're a fitness staple. Sometimes, the more simple the move, the more careless we become when doing it, and before you know it you have sloppy squats. Here are four common mistakes that plague the standard squat. Next time you head to the gym, take a little time to get back to basics Read more

Work Out With Lady Gaga


Updated 05/25/11 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Workout Playlist

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Lady Gaga has finally dropped her latest masterpiece, and Born This Way was born to inspire our workouts. The '80s-inspired opus is full of gym-ready grooves, from Eurodisco to Latin rhythms. Let's get moving! Gaga training sessions with Harley Pasternak consist of a 25-minute routine combining strength and cardio. The Read more

How to Push Past a Fitness Plateau: Get Unstable


Updated 09/19/11 3:17 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Balancing Strength-Training Exercises on BOSU or Balance Pad

Once you've mastered the basic moves of strength training — like squats, lunges, and planks — gym time can become a little dull. Workouts creep by slowly due to boredom, and if you don't push yourself to the next level, you may find your fitness level stalling as you coast onto a plateau. When the going gets boring, it's time to get unstable. Performing seemingly simple exercises on an Read more

Don't Spend a Dime: Free Ways to Exercise When Traveling


Updated 08/10/11 4:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Exercise For Free When Traveling

With the threat of credit card rates rising and the US dollar at record lows, for many, having the luxury to travel means adhering to a strict budget. If keeping a regular exercise routine is important to you but the extra expense of paying for classes or a gym while traveling is not in your budget, here are a few ways to stay fit when you're away from home without it costing you a Read more