Featured
Cardio
Increase Your Pace Slightly and Burn More Calories
If you're trying to lose weight, cardio is your best friend. Workouts that get your heart rate up, such as running, biking, and using a cardio machine, are the best way to burn calories and reduce your percentage of body fat. Another fact to point out is that the faster you move, the more calories you'll burn.
Add Sprints to Drop Those Last Five Pounds
You've been eating right and exercising regularly for quite some time and the scale has been good to you. You're five pounds away from your goal weight, but your body is hanging on to that extra fluff for dear life. To help drop those pounds for good, you're going to have to make a change to your exercise routine.
DVD Review: Jillian Michaels — 30 Day Shred
I know that many of your share my admiration for Jillian Michaels of Biggest Loser fame, with her no nonsense approach to exercising and her ability to get the contestants up and moving. So I was excited to check out her workout DVD, Jillian Michaels — 30 Day Shred ($11).As the title implies, the workout promises visible results in a month, if you do it every day for 30 days. (“Up to 20 lbs.
Short Bursts of Exercise Make a Difference
Despite what Time magazine says, exercise is good for weight loss, whether you're a marathoner or stair-climber. Though we tend to think of cardio in 30-minute increments, short bursts of exercise, like taking the stairs or walking home from dinner, are also highly beneficial. In fact, doing very frequent activities throughout the day may even be better for your body.
How Do You Measure Your Cardio Workouts?
When I'm doing cardio to burn calories and get my heart rate up, I tend to measure my workout by distance. I have mapped my runs so I know the distances. I ride with a bike computer that lets me know my trip distance — very gratifying.
Do You Know Which Cardio Machine Meets Your Needs?
It's one of those rare days when you get to the gym and all the cardio machines are free. Which do you choose? You have many options and each machine has its advantages, so take this quiz to see which cardio machine is best for you.
Katy Perry Jumps Onstage and Off
Katy Perry looks amazing in her various bikinis. What's her secret? According to a recent interview with Cosmo, her favorite way to exercise is jumping rope.
Do You Rely on Cardio to Keep Your Weight in Check?
Maintaining a healthy weight is key to maintaining your health. While some folks watch what they eat and exercise, others rely on cardio alone to keep their calories in check. Tell me .
How Many Times Do You Work Out on the Weekend?
I try to get in at least one good workout every weekend, and if that isn't possible, I take a long walk or get active some other way. How about you: do you commit to working out on the weekends?
Source
How Many Times Do You Work Out on the Weekend?
10 Ways to Pass the Time on Cardio Machines
If you can't get outside for a run or bike ride, using a cardio machine is a wonderful alternative. Since the weather is always perfect indoors, you never have an excuse not to work out. It can be agonizingly boring though, so here are some suggestions from FitSugar readers to help beat the boredom and make your cardio machine time more enjoyable.
More on FitSugar
Fall Award Season
Top Brands
Petit Bateau
Just Cavalli
Playtex