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A Week In Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:00:00 -0700

I want to know which you think is worse when traveling: jet lag or constipation? Vote on the poll and let me know.

Have you tried this move yet? The full sit-up / bridge combo works your abs and your fanny.

Take that TreadMill to the top of the mountain with this cardio hike. It will get your heart rate pumping!!!

If it is cool enough to bake where your are, try this cool super low fat, quick bread recipe: banana with chocolate, cherries and walnuts.

Want to learn what Katherine Heigl does for her workout?

Interested in knowing how Consumer Reports ranks Hot Dogs and Light Beer? Could be good info to have on hand if you are going to a BBQ sometime this weekend.

Don't forget to weigh in on the Are Fidgeters More Skinny poll.

Have you seen FitFlops? Yep, flip flops that make your legs work more.

Don't forget that the sun can damage your hair (not to mention chlorine and saltwater). Try this at home spa treatment for moisturizing dry hair.

Going food shopping this weekend? Try to just shop the perimeter.

US ranked 10 starlets beach bodies, I'd like to know how you would rank them and why. So go ahead and speak up.

Have you tried this week's yoga pose: Balancing Wide Legs?

A Week In Review: FitSugar roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:00:00 -0700

Now that it is the weekend you have time to do some burpees. You know you have been looking forward to the weekend just to try them out.

I am wondering how much you would pay to lose 30 pounds - take the poll and tell me.

Looking to get happy and open your hips? Try the Half Happy Baby - it will make you totally happy, not just half happy. I promise.

Jump your heart rate up using a mini-trampoline and this cardio routine.

Grilling this weekend? Be sure to grill up some corn. It is a great BBQ addition.

Do you have any advice on how to workout on a budget?

Want to see how some celebs heat up the beach.

Why not join the Fitness Challenge Group? It is way cheaper than joining a gym.

Have you tried red ants on a log? It's a tasty treat if you are having a snack attack.

Do you know how often you should apply sunscreen? Take the quiz and test your knowledge.

Beach Body Beach Workout

FitSugar — Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 -0700

So you've been hitting the gym a lot to get into that bikini and now that you've arrived, try and keep it that way with this beach body beach workout:

Warm-Up: Tread water for 5 minutes.
Cardio: Jog in the sand for at least 30 minutes. For an added challenge, run in ankle high water.
Walking Lunges: Walking lunges are a great variation to regular lunges. Plus doing them in the sand adds a whole new variation. Try doing 20 forward and 20 backward. For an added challenge, hold two water bottles down at your sides.
Mountain Climbers: Do 3 one minute intervals. (Hands in sand with shoulders over hands. One leg tucked, one leg extended. As quickly as possible "climb" alternating legs back and forth.) Word to the wise: You may want to close your eyes as you'll probably be kicking up a lot of sand.
Push-Ups: Do 3 sets of 10 push-ups on the sand. For an added challenge, make sure your head is at a slightly lower level than your feet.
Crab Walk: (Reverse push-up position: belly facing up, abs tight, legs out in front of you, arms extended below your shoulders, spine straight) Walk forward for 25 steps and then backward 25 steps. Repeat. For an added challenge, soak a towel and rest it on your belly for some added weight.
Crunches: Do 2 sets of 25 basic crunches in the sand -- For an added challenge position yourself so that your head is at a slightly lower level than your feet.
Cool-Down: Walk around in the sand for 5 minutes and follow with 15 high kicks.

Fit's Tip: Be sure to use a waterproof/sweatproof sunscreen and I prefer to wear sneakers (except when swimming) for support of my ankles despite the sand.

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Win Big Bucks to Get Beach-Body Ready!

FitSugar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:28:44 -0700

If you haven't entered the contest to win $1000 to help you get in shape for the beach? If not, log onto TeamSugar and take the quiz to enter ! If you have already taken the quiz, don't bother since all duplicates will be disregarded. Good luck to you all!

Spring is formally here, which means Summer is just around the corner. Tank tops today and bikinis tomorrow – are you ready? While you can't put a price on health, getting in shape is easier if you've got some cash to throw around. So we're giving away $1,000 to one lucky reader to get beach-body ready. Here's how I would spend a windfall of money for my health and body.

Five private Pilates sessions: $325
Five hour long sessions with a personal trainer: $250
Three sessions with a registered dietitian: $120
Three-month gym membership: $150
New sneakers: $100
Set of dumbbells: $20
Physio ball: $22
Fitness DVD: Tank Top Arms, Bikini Belly, Boy Shorts Bottom: $13
Feeling bikini-ready on your first trip to the beach: Priceless

Thinking how you would spend a sweet G on your body? Then log in and take this quiz below. (By the way, your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just simply by taking the quiz once you are logged in.) You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to take the quiz. So if you're not already a member, just register here for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Also, this part is important, YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO TEAMSUGAR FOR YOUR QUIZ TO COUNT.

Click here for the official rules. The contest will end on Wednesday, April 16, at 1:00 p.m. PDT, and then I'll randomly select one winner from among the quiz-takers. Make sure to log in and take the quiz before then, and don't forget to email this to all your friends and family so they can have a chance at it too! Good luck!

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20 Min. Beach Body Bootcamp

FitSugar — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:30:00 -0700

Looking for a workout you can do in 20 minutes? Who isn't, right.

BellaOnline.com has created a 20 Min. Beach Body Bootcamp workout consisting of 11 exercises that work your entire body.

Before getting started, be sure to have a resistance band on hand since some of the exercises require one. I am especially liking the cool animations that show you how to do it. My favorite exercise of the bunch? The Mountain Climbers because they'll get you killer legs in no time.

Wouldn't it be cool if I could get my avatar to dance around like that? I think so, but until then, enjoy the animated fitness man at bellaonline.com. Also be sure to check out my Beach Body Beach Workout too.

How To Get a Celeb Bikini Body like Kate Moss and Kelly Brook

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Time to ditch the sarong and stop hiding behind the cover-ups.

For a beach body, like Kelly Brook, Kate Moss or Cameron Diaz, just follow these results-orientated exercises, plus beauty treatments, for an A-list body you'll want to show off.

Legs like Kate Moss
The vibrating power plate is the ultimate leg toner and has also been shown to help prevent and reduce cellulite.

For legs like Kate (see pic below), hold onto the bars and squat – slowly pushing back your bum until your knees are at a 90 degree angle. Squeeze your bum cheeks and push back up. Aim for two sets of around 50 seconds, three or four times a week.

Also try, Bliss Fat Girl Slim, (£28), to diminish cellulite and help tone up your pins.

A waist like Kelly Brook
For a teeny tiny waist to emphasise your hourglass shape, like Kelly, try twists. First lie on your back with your knees bent. Then raise your legs up, keeping knees bent and twist both legs to one side. Bring back to the middle, very slowly, pulling in your stomach. Repeat eight times on each side, every other day.
Also try, Rodial Tummy Tuck, (£100), for instant firming.

For how to get a bum like Cameron Diaz and arms like Beyonce, just read more:

A bum like Cameron Diaz
To tone up your glutes and keep your bum looking peachy, go for the lunge. Stand with your feet wide apart, knees bent and the weight through your heels. Squat and repeat five times. Next, stand one foot in front of the other, and lunge forward. This works the back of your thighs, as well as calves.
Also try, Garnier Bodytonic Firming Lotion, (£3.99), to tone and smooth your skin.

Arms like Beyonce
For toned upper arms, it's best to do free standing weights. Speak to your local gym or personal trainer to ensure you're using the right weight for your body type.

Pole dancing, is also excellent to tone arms, as often the tricky moves mean that your whole body weight is on your upper arms. Look for a local class online at Pole Dancing School.
Also try, Phytomer Firming Contouring Cream, (£35), to help firm upper arms and create a more toned appearance.

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Lauren Conrad Is Ready For Summer

FitSugar — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:35:00 -0700

We learned last year that Lauren Conrad loves kickboxing, but it looks like she's upped the ante and according to In Touch is now doing what her trainer calls the Body Box. Sounds vaguely sinister, but Jarret Del Bene, LC's trainer, says the boxing circuit is a full-body, high-intensity workout. Because the combos are always changing, the Body Box is also a boredom buster, which is good since the Hills star does the workout two to four times a week. The workout mixes punching and kickboxing moves with squats and other conditioning exercises.

Del Bene said LC follows a healthy diet, but she is limiting her caloric intake to 1,200 to 1,500 calories a day, portioned out into five or six small meals. While that is not dangerously low - an adult requires about 1,200 calories daily before the metabolism slows down as if there is a threat of starvation - I think I would feel hungry all the time if I ate like that every day, especially if I was exercising intensely. You can check out Lauren frolicking on the beach here.

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Orlando Breaks His Stride in Wind Pants

PopSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800

Orlando Bloom had his favorite water in hand yesterday as he headed into a LA office building in exercise gear. Orlando's keeping his body in great shape during a brief hiatus between big-screen projects, after wrapping Sympathy For Delicious earlier this year. His girlfriend Miranda Kerr is busy juggling her own hectic work schedule, since her responsibilities with Victoria's Secret have her busy on both lingerie on the catwalk and in bikinis on the beach.

To see more of Orlando in LA, just read more.

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Eva Rallies Engines in Her Bikini For a Good Cause

PopSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:36 -0800

Eva Longoria kept her bikini body under wraps over the weekend as she hit the beach in Miami. She joined friends at the Eden Roc Renaissance hotel in a sparkly two-piece, though she kept her famous figure covered with either a towel or her long-sleeved shirt. Eva was in Miami for Saturday's ''Rally For Kids With Cancer," which saw the actress don a variety of funny outfits to entertain children during the philanthropic event. We didn't get our usual dose of Eva as Gaby Solis on Desperate Housewives last night due to the American Music Awards, but next week's episode looks like it can't be missed.

Product Review: Hei Poa Aux Fleurs Tahitian Beauty Oil

BellaSugar — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:00:56 -0700

My mother-in-law just brought me back a bottle of this really cool Hei Poa Aux Fleurs Tahitian Beauty Oil ($16) from her vacation in the Maldives. What's amazing about this product is that it really is all natural-something we rarely see in the States. Because of that, you have to keep it in the refrigerator after opening so it doesn't spoil.

The consistency of this oil is also unique. It changes properties in different temperatures meaning that when it's in the fridge it's a solid, and when it mixes with your body heat it becomes a liquid. It's an unbelievable body moisturizer and it also does wonders for restoring hydration to the ends of your hair.

The oil is made in Tahiti and the name, "Hei Poa," means red flowers - crown of the green valley. This is perfectly titled since the oil is made from Tahitian coconuts and at least ten fresh tiara flowers. One whiff of it and your mind can't help but to instantaneously wander to a perfect day at the beach.

To use, take a little scoop from the bottle and rub it all over your body. Keep in mind that just a little bit will go the distance to cover your whole body and once it liquefies it spreads quickly!

A whole bottle is going to last you for eons. You can equate it to that really large container of Vaseline that's been sitting in your parents medicine cabinet since childhood! I love this oil and I think you will too. I can't wait to hear your reviews!