Strike A Pose: Sun Salutation B


Updated 02/13/09 7:04 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Strike A Pose:  Sun Salutation B

When you take an Ashtanga yoga class, it always begins with the opening chant, then 5 Sun Salutation As in a row, and then 5 Sun Salutation Bs. In other types of yoga, they usually do variations on these sun salutations, so parts of this series may look familiar to you. Sun Salutation B has just a few more poses than Sun Salutation A. I love to do this as a way to warm up before a run or bike Read more

Don't Pop or Lock These: Mind Your Elbows


Updated 11/15/11 2:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Avoid Hyperextending Your Elbows During Exercises

Unless an instructor or trainer calls you out, most people don't pay attention to what's happening with their elbows. When straightening your elbows during weight-bearing exercises, have you noticed if you unintentionally hyperextend them? You'll know that you have hyperextended elbows if your joint extends beyond 180 degrees when completely straightened. Going to the hyperextended place means Read more

3 Must-Do Yoga Poses For Tight Hips


Updated 11/02/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga Poses For Tight Hips

Whether you suffer from tight hips because you run, sit at a desk all day, are pregnant, or were just born with oh-so-tight hips, here are three yoga poses you can do every day to increase flexibility and reduce tension in this commonly stiff area. Mix up the sequence each time you do it to keep your muscles guessing. One of my favorite stretches after a run, Lizard will target your hips and hip Read more

Work Out With Beyoncé


Updated 06/30/11 11:54 AM · Posted by Self · 0 comments

Beyonce New Album 4 Workout Playlist

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Queen B released her fourth album — appropriately titled 4  — yesterday and, surprisingly, it's more slow-burning ballads than booty-shaking anthems. Still, the always-inspiring singer knows how to motivate us in the gym. Beyonce, who has graced our cover no less than three times, has told us plenty about how she Read more

Summer Training Tips From Ironman Tyler Stewart


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Ironman Tyler Stewart Shares Tips on Staying Motivated in Summer

Training in the Summer seems like it should be easy. The season is synonymous with free time, and with longer days, fitting in a workout shouldn't be so hard. Yet I find it more difficult than during other seasons, and luckily Ironman Tyler Stewart understands my woes. In a web event sponsored by Lunabar, Tyler summed up my problems: "Summer is a hard time to train. We all vacation a lot during Read more