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While I was doing bicep curls at the gym yesterday, I was reminded of how great Pilates is. Why, you may ask? Because so many Pilates fundamentals extend to other activities, so you can exercise better no matter what you're doing. If you've never taken a Pilates class, I urge you to try it at least once so that you can apply the lessons to the rest of your fitness routine. For instance, Pilates Read more
While our first foray into crop top territory came courtesy of Flashdance, we're loving the fun, flirty resurgence of midriff-baring wares this Spring. After spotting the cutoff look on the Spring runways at Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Emilio Pucci, and Versace, we knew it was only a matter of time before daring celebrities sported it. Most recently, Dree Hemingway donned a chili-printed, Read more
Is one of your legs always stiffer and won't stretch or move as far as the other one? You're not alone. Flexibility and range of motion differences between the sides of our bodies is very common. The problem is, this can set you up for an injury. In general, we all have a dominant leg just as most folks have a dominant hand. If you notice one leg is more flexible than the other, it means you're Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! She played a frumpy reporter in The Help, but in real life, Emma Stone is the epitome of young Hollywood glamour. The 24-year-old made the transition from child actor to leading lady look effortless, but Stone puts plenty of hard work into every project she tackles, including her Pilates workout. "There's not much to Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! If you're struggling to see your six-pack, you could be making one of these mistakes. By Jenna Bergen, Prevention As the weather warms and Spring break approaches, we're all forced to do that same rather scary thing: unearth the bathing suit and take a good, hard look in the mirror. I did it just last week and was Read more
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth teamed up in LA yesterday for a walk around their neighborhood. The loved-up couple held hands and were joined by her miniature Husky, Floyd, though their other pups, Ziggy and Lila, skipped the cardio. Miley's serious about staying fit, and she's been spotted taking Winsor Pilates classes on a regular basis. She's even trying out a new brand of footwear to kick up Read more
You may not know her by name yet, but Elisa Sednaoui is changing that. The face of the latest Roberto Cavalli fragrance, this multilingual model portrays one head-turning tigress in the spot above. She's something of a renaissance woman, too; this 24-year-old with Italian, Egyptian, and French heritage has used her modeling career to catapult her to other opportunities like acting and directing Read more
I love my gym for many reasons: it adds structure to my workouts and motivates me, the class selection is amazing, and the people — both trainers and members — can be very inspiring. But I know that many times a gym membership isn't the most cost-effective solution for getting fit, and going isn't for everyone. Are you wasting your money? Here are five signs it may be time to cancel your gym Read more
Comfort foods go vegetarian for Meatless Monday — Blisstree Hidden food sensitivity can lead to weight gain; yep, we're talking gluten — HuffPost Healthy Living Try this easy Pilates move to beat back fat — Prevention Find the juice for what ails you and sip on it — Shape To prop or not to prop? Answers to yogi's eternal question — Yoga Journal Make your lunges more productive! Add a Read more
FitSugar reader (and certified trainer) JessicaSmithTV posted this knee-friendly thigh workout in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. Need a move to help slim down your hips and thighs but can't do squats or lunges because of knee pain? Try this Pilates-inspired move from fitness expert Jessica Smith to target your hips, thighs, and core muscles all at once. Read more
