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I like to make the most of my limited gym time by working multiple body parts with one exercise; the Tipping Row is one such multitasking move. The rowing action targets the upper back and shoulders while the tipping seriously challenges the core. Not to mention, lifting your leg behind you works your back side. That's a lot of bang for your buck. For details on the Tipping Row, just read Read more
The rowing machine can be intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it's an effective way to spice up your cardio routine. But while the rowing machine, also called an ergometer, is a calorie buster (about 280 calories in 30 minutes for an 130-pound woman) and a good leg and core workout, improper form can lead to back injuries if you're not careful. Read on for our tips on proper rowing Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Mark Tyrrell offers eight relationship tools to make your marriage work. "All marriages are happy. It's the living together afterward that causes all the trouble." — Raymond Hull So how do you make your marriage work? Or do you just blindly hope it'll take care of itself? Think of a hot, successful Read more
More so than running outside, I find myself tensing up when it comes to running on the treadmill. And when I look down the row of machines, I see the same thing — runners leaning forward, hunching their shoulders, or running too close to the top of the treadmill. The same running form issues are common no matter if you're running inside or outside, but I've found that the pulling motion of the Read more
I love push-ups. Dropping and doing 20 makes me feel strong and tough. But as Lauren my Equinox trainer reminded me, it's important to offset all the pushing with some pulling. Although the glorious push-up feels like a full body exercise (it certainly works your core), it primarily works your chest and arms. When the pecs get too tight, they pull your shoulders forward, which is not only 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
Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story from our friends at Lucky! Whenever women say that they don't follow trends and dress for their body shape instead, I don't really get it. It's one thing to be a Lauren Hutton-type with a closet full of The Row, who cringes at loud, hyped about things like nail art or neon clutches. Read more
Push-ups may be basic, but it takes some time, strength, and awareness to do them correctly. Once you get the hang of this simple exercise, you'll be amazed at how sculpted and strong your arms, chest, core, and shoulders will be. Here are some tips for perfecting your push-up and making it work for you. Find your form: Before you can move on, make sure you're actually doing a push-up the right Read more
I'm excited to present a post from guest writer, eco lifestyle expert, and all-around awesome guy Danny Seo. As a former magazine editor, I produced and styled dozens of decorating and entertaining stories for a number of publications including Country Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Elle, Everyday With Rachael Ray, and InStyle. Every shoot was different than the next one in terms of style Read more
Even though you may admire colorful spaces, it's sometimes hard to muster up the courage to introduce non-neutrals into your own home. Deciding on a hue that you like enough to splash across a room is already anxiety inducing, but then there's the dilemma of figuring out how much of it to use, what other colors to use with it, and of course, where to put it. If this sounds like a fitting Read more
