from Fit Sugar
FitSugar reader spacekatgal shared this inspiring story of how she dropped those last five pounds during her weight-loss journey. She posted her tip in the RunningSugar community group.
Hey everybody. I realize this doesn’t fall under, “Overshare,” but I used to be amazingly overweight – 268 pounds, in fact. [...]
Read this full article directly from the source
from Fit Sugar
Reader JessicaSmithTV has an easy tabata workout for you – no need to even leave home! She shared it with us in our 10 Pounds Down! FitSugar Community group.
It’s raining here today, which means I can’t go outside and enjoy my daily outdoor cardio session. So instead, I’m doing this efficient at-home routine to get my heart rate up and spark my metabolism for the day. [...]
Read this full article directly from the source
from Fit Sugar
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar!
Angelina Jolie, Jessica Biel, Cameron Diaz . . . Who hasn’t watched their favorite movie stars walk the red carpet and grown a little envious of their mile-long legs? Granted, most leading ladies are blessed with superior DNA, but that doesn’t mean you can’t score long, lean gams too! “What is possible for others is possible for you,” says Barry’s Bootcamp cofounder Barry Jay, the celebrity trainer behind Eliza Dushku’s, Stacy Keibler’s, and Juliette Lewis’s fit physiques. [...]
Read this full article directly from the source
from Fit Sugar
FitSugar reader Whipped has just the thing for this weekend’s brunch: a less indulgent recipe for French toast, which she shared in our Healthy Recipe group.
This challah French toast with maple-apple compote is killer. Think warm, sweet challah-bread french toast topped with warm, cinnamon sugar-sautéed apple slices and dripping in even more thick, syrupy cinnamon sugar. [...]
Read this full article directly from the source
from Fit Sugar
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar!
By Adena Andrews
April Holmes may have lost part of her leg, but the Paralympics star refuses to be seen as handicapped. She’s on a quest to finish what she started in 2008 and come home with two medals in London. [...]
Read this full article directly from the source
from Fit Sugar
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar!
The snow has finally melted, but are you ready to embrace your favorite short shorts? If a newfound muffin top is making you wary of ditching your cozy Winter layers, rest assured, there are plenty of ways to whittle away those extra pounds without hitting the gym seven days a week. [...]
Read this full article directly from the source
from Fit Sugar
Looking to tighten up your core? FitSugar reader (and certified trainer) Livingthin created the following ab workout for just that! She shared it in our 10 Pounds DOWN! community group.
Five minutes is all you’ll need to feel the burn with fitness expert Jessica Smith’s quick, efficient circuit of moves designed to work your abs from every angle. [...]
Read this full article directly from the source
from Fit Sugar
Not sure what the difference between aerobic and anaerobic activity is? In our Get Fit For 2012 group, FitSugar reader meetcasey explains what each term means and why we should be doing both.
Aerobic exercise requires the body to utilize oxygen to create energy. With anaerobic exercise, the body creates energy without extra oxygen - your body relies on its natural chemicals to create energy. [...]
Read this full article directly from the source
from Fit Sugar
Trouble sleeping? FitSugar reader meetcasey has a few words of advice. She posted her tips in our Get Fit For 2012 group.
Sometimes you just can’t get it right. “Too much sleep or too little sleep can be dangerous to your health.” OK, Goldilocks – how’s your porridge? The latest research says you need more than six hours of sleep a night, but no more than eight hours. [...]
Read this full article directly from the source
from Fit Sugar
FitSugar reader meetcasey interviewed CrossFit expert Robert Sax, owner of the CrossFit Amped Gym, and posted the Q&A in our Get Fit For 2012 community group. Check out what Robert had to say about this rising fitness trend!
Meet the Expert: Robert Sax
Can you begin by telling us a little about yourself?
I am 27 years old and a Capricorn (yes, that’s the goat). [...]
Read this full article directly from the source
