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I firmly believe Pilates makes everything better. I have been selling the exercise method as a form of cross training to many of my endurance athlete friends — primarily because many endurance athletes skimp on strength training due to lack of time, lack of interest, or they just plain don't know that there are so many reasons do it. Pilates is great for runners, swimmers, and cyclists because Read more
It may have been developed for the Navy SEALs, but you don't have to be in secret-weapon shape to work out with TRX. The concept of the TRX suspension training is pretty basic: you use two cables on your feet or hands to partially suspend your body and use your own body weight as resistance. The muscle groups you work as well as how hard you work them all depend on the positioning of your body on Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! After letting loose in the animated Gnomeo and Juliet, Emily Blunt gets serious in the Adjustment Bureau as a ballet dancer attempting to thwart destiny. What's the deal with all these big-screen ballerinas? Natalie Portman just won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role as a dancer in Black Swan (she trained five to Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Once upon a time, rowing was considered a man's sport, beloved by preppy Ivy League boys and lake fishermen. Times have changed. Here's what happened: we ladies found out it was fun. You know what else is fun? Being toned. And, contrary to popular belief, rowing accomplishes that for more than just your upper body. Just Read more
The Reebok CrossFit Final Games 2011 is taking place in Southern California this weekend. Made for the true endurance athlete, the CrossFit games put competitors through a rigorous series of workouts to determine who is the fittest of them all. If you're unfamiliar with CrossFit, think of it like a boot camp on steroids; a CrossFit program involves exercises that build strength while also Read more
Even though we're in the middle of Fall and I've yet to see any real signs of snow, experts say now is the time to get your butt in gear for Winter sports. Days on the slopes can be long and require a good amount of endurance, especially if you're the type who likes to visit the mountains for an extended weekend or even longer. Veteran Winter Olympic athletes like ski racer Daron Rahlves and Read more
When I showed up to meet my CrossFit certified trainer, Sean Murphy, I found myself approaching a co-ed group performing Olympic lifting as part of an ongoing group class. The outdoor facility was as simple as it gets — a group of mats under a weather-protective tarp, a set of monkey bars, a shed for housing basic supplies like jump ropes and weights, and tractor tires resting about. The rugged Read more
