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I love yoga poses that both challenge my sense of balance and work on my strength, like this one called Crow. I know it looks really hard, but once you break it down step by step and practice it a lot, you'll be flying like a crow in no time. Not only does it feel amazing to be balancing solely on your hands, but this pose really works your core and upper body, so it'll make you feel strong Read more
A strong core prevents back pain, improves your balance and posture, and hey — it looks pretty good in a bikini too. Try out this yoga sequence to tone your midsection just in time for the Summer. Read more
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We all know that yoga is a great way to de-stress, but the ancient practice can also help you tone your midsection. You can fire up your abs by simply rounding your spine as you move from downward dog into plank. Add a twist and you're working your obliques. Watch this video to learn three moves that target your abs while working your arms and booty, too. Can you tell that I love these 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
We are fans of Jennifer Aniston's abs, and we are fans of yoga. When you combine the two, like Jen's longtime trainer Mandy Ingber does, it greatly increases our enthusiasm to work our midsections. You can learn Mandy's mixture of yoga and sculpting moves in this video featuring three poses with variations. Ditch the crunches and work out with Jen's trainer! Read more
Yoga is supposed to be all about serenity and bliss, but there's no way you'll feel relaxed and at peace with the world if you're making these major no-nos on the mat. Not connecting breath with movements: For every movement in your yoga practice, there is a breath pattern that goes along with it. For example, to start a Sun Salutation, you inhale to raise your arms up, and exhale to fold 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
You may be familiar with how yoga helps to relax and center yourself, but it can also be a great way to work your core. Here, Zelana and Susi show how to do three easy yoga moves that can help strengthen your abs — from the basic downward facing dog, to a harder twist for your obliques, and finally how to up the ante and do a leg thread. Watch our video for more tips on how to properly do Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Reese Witherspoon may be one of Hollywood's most in-demand leading ladies, but don't expect the Oscar winner to solicit any special treatment during her tri-weekly yoga sessions. "We've done private training a few times but she usually comes to the group class," says YogaHop owner Matthew Reyes, who has trained Read more
