When people think of Madonna, usually two things come to mind — music and muscles. The famously fit singer always makes exercise and healthy living a priority, and it shows. Whether she's entertaining thousands or just being photographed by paparazzi, Madonna's fit body is always in full view. Her Super Bowl halftime performance will be no different. Before you watch her on stage, learn how she Read more

Imagine lying on your back and then getting off the floor to a standing position, over and over again. Imagine holding a weight over your head as you do it. This mental image should give you a basic sketch of the Turkish Get Up. This classic strength-training move is all about functional fitness involving every major muscle group as you make your way to being upright and return back to the Read more

After a few days spent running on the treadmill and another few lifting weights, it may be time to give your body a rest. This is especially true if your muscles are feeling tight, sore, and overworked. Instead of succumbing to laziness, use this time to take care of your body by doing things that will help it recover, which will make your future workouts even better! Read more

Joey Lawrence got shirtless and sweaty during an intense workout at an LA park on Tuesday. The former teen heartthrob and Blossom star showed off his muscles while doing push-ups, throwing around a football, and lifting weights and cooled down with a bottle of water once he finished up. Joey continued focusing on his fitness on the beach today, during his downtime from working on the set of Read more

A daily workout routine can get old, fast. Luckily, there's a lot you can do to prevent boredom. One way is to reward yourself for reaching goals that you've set with cheap but useful fitness finds. Whether you want to be more stylish at the gym or are looking to relieve sore muscles, here are five ways to reward yourself for $15 or less!   Source: Thinkstock Read more

Move over, P90X there's a new way to sculpt those muscles. Although CrossFit was created almost two decades ago, it has been gaining popularity in the past few years as the antidote to boring gym workouts. What's so great about CrossFit? For starters, the program is a time-saver; it's not about how long you exercise, but the intensity of it. The workout incorporates weightlifting, kettlebell Read more

If you've tried surfing, skateboarding, or skiing, you know firsthand the challenge of balancing on an unstable surface. Not only is it difficult to remain upright without falling on your face, but the shifting and quivering micro-movements your body does as you attempt to stay upright work your muscles in amazing ways too. That's the logic behind strength training with equipment that makes your Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! I'm not much into repression, depression or even obsession (unless we're talking about Loeffler Randall boots and Mistral hand cream.)  But, these days, I am totally on board with compression. Once upon a time, we thought ultra-tight compression shorts were for guys, keeping their "family jewels" in place (out of Read more

Kellan Lutz flexed his muscles during a shirtless jog and fitness session along the beach in LA yesterday. Kellan's impressive upper half was on display as he worked out on the rings. Kellan's body will be front and center in his upcoming big-screen release Immortals, though this weekend he'll be back in Twilight mode when he joins his costars at the Teen Choice Awards. Kellan, Ashley Greene, Read more

Jake Gyllenhaal dropped by a friend's house outside LA yesterday in a perfectly fitted tee. He's back on the West Coast following a quick trip to Hawaii over the weekend. Jake and his sister, Maggie, joined their father, Stephen Gyllenhaal, and Kathleen Man at their Oahu wedding. Jake's brother-in-law, Peter Sarsgaard, missed out on the beach nuptials due to work obligations, since he was around Read more