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Starting out snowboarding, whether new to the season or new to the sport altogether, is an incredible workout. I love finding additional fitness outlets during Winter months, especially things that are super fun. One thing to keep in mind, however, is you'll get the most out of the season if you hit the slopes already trained. Even if snow seems weeks away, I would start now so you'll be Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are lots (and I mean, lots) of reasons why my motivation to work out during the Winter plummets — from the snowy commute to freezing cold winds to the cold, dry air that hits my chest with such force that it becomes hard to breathe. (Ahem, there's a reason I sign up for races that are after September — this Read more
If you live for the mountains during the Winter, your gym time probably includes exercises to strengthen your lower-body muscles and challenge your balance. Aspen Ascent, a new class at Sports Club LA locations, offers such a workout for skiers and snowboarders alike. Like many strength-training cardio classes, Aspen Ascent focuses on circuit training with supersets grouped by muscle area, to Read more
No matter your fitness passion, from snowboarding to CrossFit, you likely do squats in your sweat sessions — they're a fitness staple. Sometimes, the more simple the move, the more careless we become when doing it, and before you know it you have sloppy squats. Here are four common mistakes that plague the standard squat. Next time you head to the gym, take a little time to get back to basics Read more
Even if you missed Black Friday, there are still a lot of shopping deals to be had tomorrow. Cyber Monday is when retailers present some of their best deals online — from free shipping to massively reduced items — or in some cases, they put the entire store on sale. If you're looking for fitness and health products, look no further. Just remember to act quick — most of these deals are Read more
When it comes to snowboarding, strength, balance, agility, and endurance are all key; and with the season's kick-off just around the corner, it's not too late to start your off-hill training. To get your body in tip-top shape before reaching the mountain, see the exercises that Olympic snowboarders Gretchen Bleiler, Hannah Teter, and Kelly Clark do when they hit the gym. These exercises will keep Read more
Today is Veterans Day and to commemorate the day I thought we should cover where the fitness world and the military collide and that's the ever-popular boot camp. I talked recently with vet Ruben Belliard, co owner of Warrior Fitness Boot Camp in NYC. A former Marine (but I think Ruben would say once a Marine always a Marine), Ruben met his business partner Alex Fell at basic training, and now Read more
In the February issue of Vogue, cover girl Jessica Biel packs up her Subaru and heads to Whistler for a two-day interview on the slopes: "This is very much a me moment: in the snow, in the Subaru, listening to music. I feel really at peace in this environment." And though she mainly talks about her upcoming movies — A-Team and Valentine's Day — we do get a glimpse of why she's your fittest 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
