Run Strong: How to Tone Your Butt and Thighs Even More


Updated 05/21/12 11:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Tone Your Legs and Butt When Running

Running is not only an awesome form of calorie-burning, heart-pumping cardio, it also doubles as a strength training workout for your lower body. Run and you'll quickly see how it can tone your tush without bulking up your booty. Want to get even more out of your runs? Incorporate these strength training techniques and you're sure to notice a difference when you slip on your bikini Read more

6 Ways to Burn More Calories in Your Yoga Class


Updated 01/30/12 9:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Burn More Calories in Yoga Class

Yoga classes aren't meant to be huge calorie-burners — increasing strength and flexibility and acquiring a sense of calmness and bliss, these are more the focus when moving through postures. You still burn calories, though, and with these tips, you can burn more the next time you hop on your mat. Source: Thinkstock Read more

David Kirsch's Boot Camp Circuit Workout


Updated 01/30/12 1:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Boot Camp Circuit Workout From Heidi Klum's Trainer

He helped Heidi Klum bounce back post baby, and now David Kirsch is here to help you revamp your exercise routine. He created this fun and challenging workout to help FitSugar readers stay on track through the Winter months! Tone your entire bod with these moves while burning some serious calories. Here's how to follow the workout. Instructions: Work through the entire circuit doing 15 to 20 reps Read more

5 Ways to Get the Body's Metabolism Soaring


Updated 02/02/12 9:13 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Speed Up Metabolism

More than ever before, new research shows that what we eat to how we work out can actually speed up the body's metabolism — sometimes resulting in an extra 200 calories burned per day! At that rate, you can easily lose a few extra pounds per month, which is good news for those seeking a little help with weight loss. What's great is that these little tweaks require minimal effort and only add to Read more

Everyday Essentials: Cheap Workout Tops Under $15


Updated 10/27/11 1:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cheap Workout Tops Under $15

A new workout routine can make you realize a few things, like how unused some of your muscles are or how important those preworkout snacks can be. Or that if you don't want to be constantly doing laundry, you need to invest in more workout clothes ASAP. But no need to bust the bank for high-performance wear when you just want to hit the gym — here are five cheap workout tops under $15, each Read more

5 Simple and Affordable Pedometers For Your Everyday Needs


Updated 10/17/11 2:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Affordable Pedometers For Walking and Fitness

It's recommended that women between the ages of 18-40 should be focusing on getting 12,000 steps per day in order to keep up with their fitness goals. If you already consider yourself an avid walker, or perhaps speed walking is how you get your heart rate up each day, do you use a pedometer to track the amount of steps you're taking? Twelve-thousand steps is equivalent to about six miles, but if Read more

5 Fitness Games to Help You Work Your Wedding Day Bod


Updated 05/02/11 5:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fitness Video Games

You're already stressed out about your wedding day details, but worrying about how you'll look in your wedding gown shouldn't be one of them. The good news is there are plenty of ways to burn some calories without spending half an afternoon in the gym. Fire up your favorite gaming console and pop in one of these titles that will have you working up a sweat in no time. Read more

Rollerblades For Beginner to Advanced Skaters


Updated 04/12/11 3:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Rollerblades to Buy

As soon as Spring arrives, I can hardly wait to dust off my rollerblades and skate around town. I've been skating ever since I learned how to walk, so strapping in my blades not only helps to keep me in shape (did you know you can burn up to 371 calories in 30 minutes rollerblading?), but it also brings back fond memories of my youth. Whether you are just learning how to rollerblade or are a Tony Read more

Shedding the Prebaby Pounds: 5 Expert Tips For Losing Weight While Pregnant


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Lose Weight While Pregnant

Most women pack on the pounds while pregnant, but for health reasons, some moms-to-be need to *take off the weight. Whether it's due to obesity or other health risk, burning calories while with child isn't always easy. We asked Dr. Yvonne Thornton, a Double-Board Certified Specialist in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and mother of two, for general guidelines on how expectant Read more