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Here is the third installment of the Test Case series: Starter Arms. This video is all about toning the upper arms to get you ready for springtime tank tops. You will need a set of 5 to 8 pound dumbbells. If you don't have weights experiment with soup cans or full water bottles. Try to do this every other day for 2 weeks and see if your arm tone changes. Consider it an experiment or a Read more
Hey all - How's it going with the 4 minute ab workout? I've been questioning folks here to see what they think and they have noticed a couple of things. First - The exercises have gotten a little bit easier. Second - They do feel like their belly's are getting more toned. Third - A couple of test case volunteers really hate the hip ups, but I love them so so all I can say is learn to love them Read more
How about those abs? If you are bored with your ab routine, or if you neglect your middle, here's a workout for you to try. This video is made for you to play while you do the exercise. Think of it as a quick little workout with a voice leading you along and a counter in the lower lefthand corner counting down your reps. So don't just watch. Watch and do. Then be sure to work your abs at Read more
Buzz can't wait for Wanderlust, Smash, and the Oscars Yum can't resist cinnamon lollipops and chocolate hearts Bella's sold on plump lips and flawless faces Tres's diving into Mad Women and Going Solo Lil's loving Valentine's Day treats, toys, and onesies Fab's picking up transitional pieces, neon jewelry, and colorblock clutches Casa's getting inspired by bold colors and creative Read more
Art supplies and crafts collection, designed by a real-life designer, at Target prices? Sign me up! When Todd Oldham first published Kid Made Modern ($16) almost three years ago, he created a minirevolution in the world of arts and crafts. Inspired by the most influential midcentury artists — including Alexander Calder, Charles and Ray Eames, and Marimekko — he sought to teach lil ones about Read more
Ready or not, here he comes! Regardless of whether or not you had a written plan for your lil one's birth, when baby's ready to come, there's little mom can do to stop him! Such was the case for Rabita Sarkar of Harrison, NJ, who thought she was feeling false labor pains and decided to use them as an opportunity to do a trial run to test her route to the hospital. Soon after boarding the PATH Read more
If your New Year's resolution is to get fit, chances are you might be shopping around for a gym or fitness center, which is not as easy as it sounds. Here's criteria you should try to check off before signing up for any gym membership. Location, location, location: Don't kid yourself into believing that you'll drive halfway across town to go work out. If a gym is closer to where you live (or Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! It's the stuff of dreams for raunchy Saturday Night Live comedy writers, but the Shake Weight might be worth more than just a few laughs. In case you haven't heard of the Shake Weight, it is, according to its makers, the "revolutionary new way to shape and tone your arms, shoulders and chest." Basically, it's a Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion. By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you’ll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Every year, the IRS dutifully reports the most common blunders that taxpayers make on their returns. And every year, at or near the top of the “oops” list is forgetting to enter their Social Security number at the top of the tax form — or making a mistake when entering those nine digits. But think about it for a minute: Do Read more
