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Love Your Lower Half: Your Go-To Wardrobe and Workout

Martin Neumann — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:15:16 +0000

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! We’ve been thinking a lot about our backsides the past few months here at Fitness, as our team put together part one of our “Body Lab” to help you get a butt that defies gravity (see the February issue for more!). While we work hard in the gym to sculpt a better behind, we don’t complain when we get a little help from a particularly flattering pair of pants . The minute we slipped on the GapFit gFast Color Binding Leggings ($60, gap.com ), we fell in love with their comfy fit and cute colors. And after testing them out in a strength class at David Barton Gym to celebrate GapFit’s new line, we knew they would be mainstays in our workout wardrobes. The fabric is just thick enough for cool morning runs, but doesn’t feel too heavy for the gym. If you’re feeling a bit timid about rocking these leggings, add these three moves from David Barton Gym trainer Meka to your workout three times each week, and soon you’ll be loving your rear view! Get the details on these booty-toning exercises after the break.

4 Reasons to Try TRX Suspension Training

Sean Duffy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:45:17 +0000

It may have been developed for the Navy SEALs, but you don’t have to be in secret-weapon shape to work out with TRX. The concept of the TRX suspension training is pretty basic: you use two cables on your feet or hands to partially suspend your body and use your own body weight as resistance. The muscle groups you work as well as how hard you work them all depend on the positioning of your body on the cables. To find out more about the benefits of the workout, I spoke with Randy Hetrick, former Navy SEAL and current CEO and founder of TRX, at the unveiling of the newly expanded TRX Training Center in San Francisco, CA. If you’ve ever wondered about all those odd-looking straps hanging in your gym, read on to find out more about working out with TRX. It’s for anyone: So, who should do TRX? Everyone, Randy says. “People who like yoga and Pilates tend to like TRX because there are some crossovers. But it’s also great for runners, cyclists, or anyone who is an endurance athlete and wants to have more strength training.” Even reluctant “power lifters” are usually swayed by the workout once they see how effective it can be at building muscle, he says. It’s beginner-friendly: Another reason to try a TRX class – it’s easy to tweak exercises to your own level of difficulty and ramp up when necessary. “It’s all user-defined,” Randy says. “You determine how hard or how easy you really want to go. So really advanced or really beginners can work out in the same class and get what’s right for them.” Read on for more reasons to try TRX.

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Sugar Shout Out: Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries in No Time

Sean Duffy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:55:46 +0000

Make chocolate-covered strawberries in no time Valentine’s date ideas for photographers Five signs you’re burned out Best moments from the Puppy Bowl Pretty red and pink pieces for Valentine’s Day Surefire ways to pick the perfect red lipstick Things you might not know about Queen Elizabeth II Valentine’s Day cake pops for your lil sweetheart Seven ways to decorate with Ikea’s Ung Drill frame Delicious recipe for oriental crunch salad Behind-the-scenes on Gisele’s topless Versace shoot See new pictures from The Avengers Easy ways to eat more fruit Best quotes from the Oscar nominees luncheon

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Andy Lewis Slacklines to Fame During Madonna’s Halftime Show

Sean Duffy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:18:39 +0000

During Madonna ‘s Super Bowl halftime show, a performer jumping up and down on what appeared to be a tightrope, had the crowd asking, “Who is that guy that looks like Will Ferrell , and what is he doing?” For anyone involved in rock climbing, you already know that it’s “Sketchy” Andy Lewis, the slackline king. Besides being a lot of fun, slacklining is an incredible workout that challenges your core, agility, and balance. It may look similar to tightrope walking, but the differences are important. Unlike a tightrope, which uses a tautly-held rigid line, slacklining relies on the use of flat nylon webbing anchored with enough give to stretch and bounce. This give is what allowed Andy to perform those acrobatic stunts during the halftime show. While it’s grown into having a community all its own, modern-day slacklining is attributed to the Yosemite rock climbing community. In the ’80s, rock climbers started killing time while camping by setting up slacklines using gear they already had - a tradition which still persists today. Some climbers even go slacklining thousands of feet up above the Yosemite valley floor. Slacklining has since evolved into a competitive sport and even bred offshoots like yoga slacklining. If you missed Andy’s performance, check it out after the break!

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Get Madonna’s Arms With This 10-Minute Workout

Sean Duffy — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:31:40 +0000

Toned arms never go out of style. If your shoulders have been hidden under a thick, cozy sweater for the last couple of months, it’s time to start prepping them for tank top season. Take 10 minutes to work your biceps and triceps with Andrea Orbeck . She’s trained many Victoria’s Secret models and now she’ll train you in the comfort of your living room. Grab a some dumbbells and get ready to tone your guns. Press play and follow along as Andrea leads you through this short, but intense workout.

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How Halftime Queen Madonna Stays Healthy and Fit

Sean Duffy — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:07:06 +0000

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 works for that toned body! View Slideshow ›

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Your Run Burned How Many Calories?

Sean Duffy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:13:27 +0000

Whether you run on a treadmill and glance at the display, or keep track of your run outside with a device, it’s nice to know how many calories you’re burning, especially if weight loss is one of your goals. Here’s a nifty chart to let you know what your pace and workout time translates to in calories burned. It can also help you figure out how intensely and how long you need to exercise in order to negate the cupcake you savored at lunch. Do you know how many calories you burn after a moderate 20-minute jog at a pace of 10 minutes per mile? Find out when you after the break.

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Healthy Dose Link Time: Kristen Bell’s Favorite Exercise Move

Martin Neumann — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:40:55 +0000

Kristen Bell reveals her all-time favorite exercise move – Self No ocean needed! A review of the new SurfSET workout – HuffPost Healthy Living Everything you need to start half-marathon training – The Fitnessista Top fitness experts reveal the best ab exercises of all time – Shape Natural and healthy ways to give your body a detox – Fitness A fiber-filled spiced apple protein shake – Oxygen Magazine Brad Pitt admits that he lets his kids drink soda – Blisstree

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Best Practices: Extend the Life of Your Workout Wear

Sean Duffy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:37:43 +0000

You splurged on $70 capris , but since they make such a difference in the way you feel during workouts, you’ll never go back to cheapo clothes again. Because you’ve shelled out a lot of dough for these items, it’s best to know how to take care of your workout clothes so they’ll last. Always check the label or the brand’s website for care instructions, and to answer a few common concerns about washing wicking-wear, we spoke to a few of our fave brands to get the skinny on the matter. Go With Cold We spoke with Zobha, Lululemon, and SmartWool , and they all agree: wash your technical and wool workout garments in cold water. No need to hand wash either! Just drop your clothes into the machine. But Lululemon adds “avoid washing with fluffy clothing (i.e. big cotton sweatshirts)” so your favorite leggings don’t end up with a bunch of unwanted lint as decoration. Say No to Bleach and Fabric Softeners Bleach does not play nice with technical fabrics, so these brands say to avoid it. When it comes to your woolens, SmartWool recommends avoiding fabric softeners “because they coat the merino wool fibers and reduce the fibers’ ability to naturally manage moisture and regulate your body temperature.” To Tumble Dry or Not When it comes to drying your gear, all these brands agree: it’s perfectly acceptable to tumble dry your clothes on low. Lululemon does provide the caveat that “hanging to dry will help prolong the life of the garment.” I find using the dryer helps lessen the stink factor that affects some of my workout wear. Plus it saves time – I hate when I grab a pair of air-drying capris for my morning workout and they’re still damp. If you have more questions on washing your fave pieces of gear, read up on how to wash workout clothes for more tips.

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Healthy Dose Link Time: Octavia Spencer on Being Unhappy With Her Weight

Dr Dreams — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:23:33 +0000

The Help star, Octavia Spencer, reveals she’s unhappy about her weight – Fit Celeb How to stay active, even when you sit all day – HuffPost Healthy Living Why breakfast is making you fat – Shape Want a better booty? There’s a science behind getting one – Fitness Rev up your metabolism with these foods – Self How to get rid of funky stains in workout clothing for once and for all – Fit Bottomed Girls Get the most out of your ride with these energy bars – Bicycling Hearty and healthy casseroles to ward off Winter’s cold temps – Health

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