Walking Tip: Walk Backwards and Sideways


Updated 10/04/07 7:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Walking Tip:  Walk Backwards and Sideways

Most of us learned to walk when we were around one year old. We've been walking ever since, and quite frankly, I think we got it down. We're pros at the whole walking thing. It's a great mode of transportation, and brisk walking is also great exercise. Thirty minutes a day will help you stay healthy. Regular walking can get pretty boring though, not only for your brain, but also for your Read more

Make Your Workout Count: 5 Ways to Feel the Burn


Updated 04/24/12 4:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Challenge Your Muscles With Every Workout

Pushing yourself during a workout can help you see results faster as well as make you that much stronger. Make sure your muscles feel the burn while you exercise with these tips. Fuel up correctly: If you are prepping for an intense workout, make sure you fuel up properly beforehand. Eating too much or too little (or the wrong things) can lead to feeling sluggish and crampy before you're even Read more

New Mom Hilary Duff Hits the Gym 1.5 Weeks After Giving Birth


Updated 04/03/12 12:39 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Postpartum Workout Tips

Hilary Duff gave birth to Luca Cruz less than two weeks ago, but is already exercising to get her prepregnancy body back. She hit the gym Saturday and tweeted, "20 minutes on the elliptical seems like an eternity!!! What the hell…" Though many obstetricians recommend holding off on exercise until six weeks postpartum (longer for a C-section), every woman is different. Here are some workout tips Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Flat Ab Moves Inspired by Yoga


Updated 03/28/12 10:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Flat Abs Exercises Influenced by Yoga

It takes more than crunches! Try these flat ab moves — Fitness Four ways your co-workers are making you fat — Self Supersweaty treadmill workout to get you over your midweek slump — Peanut Butter Fingers How to kick your sugar cravings to the curb — Prevention From the street: international running guide and tips — Lululemon The pros and cons of video game fitness. And it's mostly Read more

Jennifer Lopez's Bodacious Booty Workout


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

J Lo's Butt Workout

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Actress, singer, designer, dancer, and mom Jennifer Lopez may have a sizzling career, but she seems to be better known for that infamous, beautifully bodacious booty! Celeb Pics: The Best Butts in Hollywood With glutes that defy gravity, J Lo has made curves a good thing in Hollywood. How exactly does the dynamic diva Read more

How to Keep Your Run Pain-Free


Updated 02/23/12 7:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Run Pain-Free

Sometimes, you start your run with the best intentions, only to be thwarted by recurring cramps and a headache that zaps all your energy. If you've experienced these nagging annoyances when you run, here are some tips for preventing pain and coping with it when it happens during your workout. Headache: Often, a pounding headache that comes on during a run is due to inadequate water intake. Your Read more

Winter Running Woe: Numb Toes


Updated 02/04/12 5:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Numb Toes and Winter Running

If you'd rather skip a run than hit the treadmill, then there's no doubt you're continuing with your outdoor runs even through this brisk and snowy Winter weather. That doesn't mean you're not dealing with some discomfort along the way. I've given you some tips on how to beat burning lungs, but if it's your feet that are bothering you, here are some ways to avoid numb toes. First, consider your Read more

A Reader Shares Her Boredom-Busting Printable Indoor Cardio Workout


Updated 01/17/12 5:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Printable Indoor Cardio Workout For Treadmill, Elliptical, or Bike

Reader FitFabCities has a boredom-busting workout for your next stint on the treadmill, elliptical, or bike. She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community. Since you've all had Winter weather for awhile, you might be getting a little bored with your usual indoor-cardio workout. Well, here’s a new printable workout that you can do on any cardio machine, and it’s sure to beat your boredom. Read more

How to Build the Perfect Workout Routine


Updated 01/12/12 11:36 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Build the Right Workout Routine

If you're starting an exercise routine in the New Year, it can be hard to know exactly how to begin. And all those gym rats determinedly working out can be intimidating when you don't know what you're doing. But having a plan when you start exercising can be a major help when it comes to sticking with it. Here are a few things you need to know to build the perfect workout routine. How much time Read more

A Look Back at the Barefoot Running Trend


Updated 12/05/11 3:03 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Why Barefoot Running Is So Popular

Are we better runners when the shoes come off? That's the question more runners are asking, thanks to the growing popularity of barefoot running, one of this year's biggest running trends. It's not a new trend, however. Serious runners have been braving the asphalt sans shoes professionally for decades (some have even competed in the Olympics without them!), but the movement started gaining Read more