Cardio Workout: StepMill Intervals


Updated 11/22/11 5:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 24 comments

Cardio Workout: StepMill Intervals

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

Get It Up, Your Heart Rate, That Is: StepMill and Rowing Machine


Updated 11/12/08 9:48 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Get It Up, Your Heart Rate, That Is: StepMill and Rowing Machine

Thanksgiving is still over two weeks away, and I already feel pressed for time. I came up with a time-saver cardio routine that combines two pieces of cardio equipment that also strengthen different parts of the body. These machines are also always free at the gym, which means no waiting around time. I'm talking about the StepMill and the rowing machine, two of my neglected faves at the gym. The Read more

3 Machines That Help Burn Fat Faster


Updated 04/18/12 10:59 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Which Cardio Machines Burn the Most Calories?

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

Sweat and Tone! Cardio That Works Your Bum


Updated 05/27/12 8:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cardio Workouts That Tone the Butt

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

How to Navigate a Too-Busy Gym


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do When Your Gym Is Too Busy

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