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After tying our sneakers, most of us don't give much thought to our feet while working out, but how you use your feet affects how you work the muscles in your thighs. By changing your footing you can target the front or back of your thigh. When using an elliptical, a stationary bike, or a stair stepper, pressing with your toes works your quads more, while pressing with the heels targets your Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more
One of the hottest shoe trends this season are pumps with metallic cap toes. Louis Vuitton's Spring 2012 runway showed off beautiful versions of this must-have shoe, and celebrities including Kristen Stewart, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Solange Knowles have already tested the trend. Today, we're showing you how to make your very own pair — all you need are some heels (use pastel pumps if you really Read more
With Olivia Palermo behind the resurgence of the denim skirt, it might be safe to say that the '90s staple is making a comeback. The style pro outfitted a button-front jean skirt with a fresh Spring twist for an NYC film screening, adding an open-weave knit and a pair of woven heels. We love how she plays to the season's trends, styling the nostalgic skirt with a sportier top and pointed-toe Read more
You've snagged the wedding dress of your dreams, now it's time to find its perfect sole mate. When it comes down to it, it's all about mastering that vision from head to toe. Thus, polish off your bridal look with the perfect heel (or flat). For every bride, we've got your wedding shoe match: a metallic-infused Vera Wang caged heel will inject an edgier sense of glamour, a modernist white T-strap Read more
Playgrounds aren't just for the kiddos. Why not use the equipment to do a little strength training after you run or bike ride through the park, or while your children are playing (might as well tone your tush rather than just sitting on it)? Check out this five-minute circuit workout to target your entire body from head to toe. For a full workout, repeat the circuit six times through for a total Read more
Some shoe trends come and go, but Spring's ladylike cap-toe pump trend is here to stay. Proving our point and the two-toned silhouette's styling versatility, A-list celebrities and fashion's It girls have been donning the latest Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent renditions to red-carpet affairs, private dinners, and even basketball games. Lately, we've spotted Jessica Read more
Indoor cycling classes are an amazing cardio workout, but if you don't know what you're doing, you'll walk away frustrated, or, even worse — injured. Compared to other group fitness classes, indoor cardio cycling is also a little harder to pick up on when trying it for the first time. After getting the lowdown on what to expect from your first class, follow these rules on things you should Read more
Applying self-tanner is a great way to get a tan without the sun's harsh effects. But whereas the product can be a life-saver (literally), it also poses a conundrum, often marking its presence in the form of patchy, blotchy marks and streaks on the knees, elbows, fingers, and toes. "I always tell people, it's [self-tanner is] like makeup. You just have to practice a little bit," explains Sinead Read more
In one slick move, Gwyneth Paltrow carries off both Spring's chic white blazer and this season's footwear of choice. Out and about in NYC, the ever-styled actress showed off her metallic cap-toe heels in a perfect pop of turquoise. The brilliant hue is just the thing to light up Gwyneth's black-and-white ensemble. It seems Gwyneth always plays the balance between the classics and the on-trend Read more
