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FitSugar reader mandaleebee shared her fitness must haves for the ninth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway, and you should, too! I am a sucker for buying new fitness and beauty products on a whim. One of my impulse buys last year were my Vibram FiveFingers Sprints; I love them. I can't wait for it to get just a tad warmer so I can start running in them again with my pup! I also would Read more
FitSugar reader (and certified trainer) JessicaSmithTV posted these tips for choosing the right fitness DVD in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. Workout DVDs can be a wonderful way to stay in shape — they are convenient, ready when you are, and can introduce you to new exercises, techniques and instructors you may otherwise never meet. And while the benefits of workout DVDs are many, so are Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. The top trainer and life guru reveals the one question that'll get you to your goal — plus the single best workout to keep you feeling great for life. By Alison Prato Jillian Michaels catapulted to fame as the punishing trainer who got results on The Biggest Loser and Losing It With Jillian. But the Read more
Cardio classes like Zumba and kickboxing are addictive because they're so fun that you hardly feel like you're exercising. Depending on whether you get classes through a gym membership or pay for them individually, they can run as much as $10 to $20 a pop. This really adds up if you take several each week, but here are four ways to save money and get hooked up with free fitness classes. Barter: Read more
Cardio is a must for a whole slew of health reasons: it's good for your heart, increases energy, helps reduce your risk of certain conditions like osteoporosis and diabetes, helps you sleep better, and boosts your immune system, to name a few! Of course, cardio is also essential if you're trying to fit into the jeans you wore in college. If weight loss is your main reason for doing cardio, make Read more
After being named the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition's "Rookie of the Year" in 2011, Kate Upton is this year's cover girl! The five-time equestrian champion has showed off her curves in campaigns for big names like Guess, Victoria's Secret, and Dooney & Burke. On being fit, Kate told The Daily, "It's really important to stay slim for the industry . . . but you still want to have a body." Read more
These knock-out celebs choose kickboxing, and the results are pretty obvious. Forget being a damsel in distress – kickboxing is a self-defense workout that includes empowering karate kicks and boxing punches. Beyond training to be hot, kick-ass leading ladies in action films, these celebs love kickboxing, because it doubles as a strength-training session and a high-endurance, cardio workout. Read more
It's the New Year and time to get back on track, jump-start your January, and get fit for 2012. We've dedicated the month of January to helping you set your path for the rest of the year. Each week we've broken down different fitness fundamentals, and we're ending the month by focusing on all-around healthy living. And we're giving away amazing prizes to help you meet your goals for the Read more
Be it joining a gym or learning how to kick ass in kickboxing, is there a workout or a new fitness trend that holds your curiosity but also intimidates you? The New Year is still young, and there is plenty of time to overcome the obstacles, mental or physical, that prevent you from experimenting with exercise. Let us know what fitness craze holds your curiosity and the factors holding you back Read more
Confession: I've thrown in the towel when it comes to healthy holiday eating. Between the cocktail parties, office treats, and elaborate dinners, it seems near impossible! To compensate for my indulgences, I am ramping up my fitness regimen. (Recent studies confirm that regular exercise minimizes weight gain that comes from a fatty, high-calorie diet.) If holiday indulgences also have the best of Read more
