Steppin' Out: Pros and Cons of the Stair Climber


Updated 12/01/09 9:36 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Steppin' Out: Pros and Cons of the Stair Climber

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

Get Lifted: How to Do an Overhead Press Correctly


Updated 05/09/12 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do a Standing Overhead Press With Dumbbells

Yes, it's almost tank top and bikini season, which means that bare arms will be the norm for the months ahead. If you want to sculpt shapely shoulders and toned arms, learn how to incorporate the overhead press into your workout routine. Proper form: You can do an overhead press using dumbbells, barbells, or resistance bands. The following are tips on how to do a standing overhead press using Read more

Tori Spelling Asks: Do Kids Belong in Mama's Bed?


Updated 03/28/12 10:28 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Tori Spelling Blog on Kids Sleeping With Parents

We're happy to share a new post from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori asks for advice on children in the master bedroom. When it comes to the bedroom, I say the more the merrier . . . No, this is not taking a turn for the obscene; I'm talking piling the whole family — chickens included — into Read more

5 Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working


Updated 11/24/11 4:54 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Why You Are Still Gaining Weight

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Have you been working out consistently for months (maybe even years) and yet the scale is creeping up? Here are five ways your workout could be keeping you from losing weight, and what our experts recommend to start shedding pounds again: 1. Your workout routine is making you eat too much. Is your workout causing you to Read more

Warm Up With 3 Dynamic Moves Before Your Next Run


Updated 10/17/11 9:22 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Three Moves to Warm Up Before Run

Walking briskly for five minutes is a great way to warm up before running, but it's not exactly the most exciting activity. Here are three fun and challenging moves you can do inside, which is nice if it's chilly, before heading out for a jog. Running Plank Here's a move that will get your blood pumping and warm up your upper body as well as your hips, lower back, legs, and core. Begin in a Read more

No Sports Bra or Socks? How to Deal With Gym Wardrobe Fails


Updated 09/21/11 3:29 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Deal With Forgetting to Bring Socks or Shoes to Gym

Uh-oh. So you showed up to the gym, ready to work out, only to discover that you forgot your socks. Or, even worse, your shoes! Before using this as an excuse to get out of a workout, see our solutions on how to hit the gym floor even when missing an essential piece of clothing! Sports Bra Forgetting your sports bra is enough to ruin any workout — I know, I've been there. Before you hightail Read more

10 Workout Secrets (From Experts Who Learned the Hard Way!)


Updated 07/14/11 1:30 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

The Worst Mistakes to Make at the Gym

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Nobody is perfect. And neither are our workouts. From the fitness hangover solution to what not to wear at the gym and how to avoid being "that" girl at the gym, 10 fitness pros (and me) give us their "I wish I'd known sooner" secrets for having a better, more effective and enjoyable workout. So you don't have to learn the Read more