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We may be well into January, but my gym is still crowded. Ultimately this is good thing meaning more people taking fitness seriously but there is a downside to all this health: waiting in line for the always-popular treadmill or elliptical machine. Here's a positive spin on the overcrowded cardio room; use it as an opportunity to try something new. So many great pieces of cardio equipment get Read more
With daylight saving time, those who used to fit their workouts in after work will be left in the dark. So working out in a gym is a great option. There are so many cardio machines to choose from, ranging from the ever-popular treadmill, to the lower-impact elliptical, to the stationary bike. The stair climber is another option that I don't see too many people using. Check out the chart below to 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
I can understand why people are intimidated by the StepMill at the gym, it's a large machine (visually), plus it's tough to cheat on it. Don't be intimidated and grow to love it for killer legs this bikini season. If my previous StepMill routine proved to be a bit too difficult for you, then try this interval pyramid routine instead. Start by choosing "manual" on the machine. 00:00-01:00 Warm-up Read more
The StepMill is often empty at the gym. It may be feared by all because it is a bit intimidating, but the StepMill is one way to get killer legs. To stop waiting for the treadmill and start stepping your way to fabulous legs, read more Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are the run-of-the-mill, hop-on-the-elliptical-machine-for-20-minutes cardio workouts, then there are the kick-butt, leave-you-breathless cardio workouts that practically melt fat off the body. Which would you prefer to do? Trainer Jeff Halevy, CEO of Halevy Life in New York City, is an expert at helping clients Read more
Cardio is great for burning calories, but it can also help give you a shapely tush. Don't miss out on the potential to pull double duty in your workout. Running: Hills are a great for building cardio endurance and toning your backside. Running on an incline targets the glutes and the hamstrings, so be sure to add hills to your outdoor runs. If you're more the treadmill type, use our Read more
Once the weather takes a turn for the worse, your local gym can become abuzz with former sun worshippers who need a warm, dry place to exercise. If you dread days when the gym is too crowded, here are some suggestions for sticking to your routine even when your once-quiet gym becomes popular. Switch your gym time: Lunch and postwork hours can be busy at the gym. If these are your go-to times to Read more
