Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead


Updated 05/24/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

At-Home Barre Workout Ideas

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more

Celebrity Trainer Adam Ernster Teaches You the
"Reverse Lunge"


Updated 05/23/12 3:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity Trainer Adam Ernster Teaches You the "Reverse Lunge"

Celebrity trainer Adam Ernster took a break from helping Hollywood's A-list look their best to share these simple yet powerful workout moves to help shape and tone your lower body. Whether you are just getting into a gym routine or consider yourself a fitness pro, these moves can help you look and feel your best. Click here to learn more about looking and feeling your best with Muscle Milk here. Read more

From the Fit Community: The Best Cardio Machine For Your Body


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Which Cardio Machine Is Best?

Which cardio machine is right for you? FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV asks an expert for the answers. She shared what she found in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. The stair master, the stationary bike, and the elliptical — we all have our favorite cardio machine at the gym, but which one is the best one for your body? We asked Dr. Yoav Suprun, DPT, a McKenzie physical therapist at Canyon Read more

Why Running Isn't Helping You Lose Weight


Updated 05/11/12 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Running Doesn't Help With Weight Loss

You started running months ago, yet every time you hop on the scale, you're let down by the results. What gives? While running does burn mega calories, here are some reasons you may not be seeing the weight-loss results you're after. Postrun Pig-Outs Burning tons of calories can cause a famished feeling afterward, but it's important to fuel wisely. Choose junk food as your recovery food and not Read more

Yoga Series For Runners


Updated 05/11/12 9:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Yoga For Runners (Video)

We love running and yoga. We actually find that these two forms of exercise are quite complementary. Yoga is perfect for stretching out all those muscles worked, and often overworked, while pounding the pavement. To ensure that your body can handle all the miles, Kimberly Fowler, founder of Yoga For Athletes, suggests adding these five yoga poses to your weekly fitness routine. This short series Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Healthy Mother's Day Brunch Ideas


Updated 05/10/12 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Mother's Day Brunch Ideas

Surprise mom with a healthy brunch this weekend — Daily Spark Soothe sore muscles in these six unexpected ways — Shape FDA close to approving a drug that may prevent HIV — Blisstree Get your protein fix with these nutrient-rich vegan foods — Mind Body Green A smoothie for every day of the year — Healthy Happy Life Back to basics: how to do the perfect push-up — HuffPost Healthy Read more

The Final Say in the Light Weights vs. Heavy Weights Debate


Updated 05/10/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is It Better to Lift Heavy Weights or Light Weights?

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. You've always heard that when it comes to building muscle mass, heavy weights are preferred over lighter weights. But a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology has found that isn't always the case. In fact, you can build just as much muscle by lifting lighter weights. If you do it right... 10 Health and Read more

Learn How to Give a Great Neck Massage


Updated 05/09/12 9:25 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Give a Great Neck Massage

A tense, stiff neck can interfere with your daily life, and even worse, your fitness training! Watch this video to learn the pin and stretch massage method to lengthen overworked muscles in the neck, upper back, and shoulders. Try this quick and easy technique after a hard workout, a long day at the office, or to simply unwind. You can even use the massage method on yourself! Press play and learn Read more

Energize Your Morning with 4 Wake-Up Moves


Updated 05/09/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Energizing Morning Yoga Routine

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Can't get through your morning without your daily java fix? You're not alone. According to a survey conducted by the National Coffee Association, Americans spend an average of $164.71 on coffee per year. That's almost enough for a monthly car payment or a couple of weeks worth of groceries! Want to wean yourself off Read more

Not So Fast: 4 Ways Post-Workout Snacks Lead to Weight Gain


Updated 05/08/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Snacks to Eat After a Workout

After finishing an intense workout, refueling is a must to restore water, electrolytes, and energy. But if you're not careful the snack you choose could end up undoing the good you've done, leading to extra pounds on the scale. Before grabbing just any old snack after working out, learn how the wrong choice can lead to weight gain. Chowing on a minimeal: A post-workout snack is just that — a Read more