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Stay Fit on the Go: Healthy Travel Tips

May 18, 2013 No Comments by

Heading out of town for vacation is no excuse to ditch your exercise routine. Try these easy tips to stay in shape the next time you travel.

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Everything You Need to Know About Protein Powders - Including Our Favorites!

May 16, 2013 No Comments by

With so many different kinds of protein powders on the market, it can be hard to pick the right one - and how much protein do you really need, anyway? Keep watching to learn if you really need to be adding protein powder to your diet and which products are our current faves!

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One-Minute Bikini-Body Challenge: Push-Up Walks

May 14, 2013 No Comments by

Shapely shoulders never go out of style, but the Summer fashions sure do highlight them. Sculpt sexy shoulders with push-up walks. This move targets the entire upper body and kicks the core into gear too – double win in our book. We invite you to see how many reps of this exercise you can do [...]

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Sculpt Shapely Shoulders With the Push-Up Walk

May 14, 2013 No Comments by

Rock your tank top, halter, or bikini with sexy sculpted shoulders! This walking push-up is just the move to shape your arms while kicking your core into action. Watch this video to learn how to perform one of our favorite upper-body exercises safely and effectively.

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10-Minute Bikini Tone-Up: Arms and Shoulders

May 13, 2013 No Comments

A sexy back will help you rock your bikini with confidence this Summer. So grab a set of five-pound dumbbells and get ready to sculpt your shoulders and tone your arms with our 10-minute workout. Don’t forget to work your gams with this leg and butt workout!

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Learn How Zoe Saldana Eats to Stay Red Carpet Ready

May 11, 2013 No Comments

Zoe Saldana has been wowing us on red carpets while promoting Star Trek Into Darkness all over the world. Learn how the actress stays red carpet ready with these diet tips from her trainer. Then, try her upper-body workout with our Get the Bod: Zoe Saldana video.

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Tied to Your Desk? De-Stress With 3 Seated Stretches

May 10, 2013 No Comments

When you’re at work, leaving the office for some fresh air can change your day. But if you’re swamped with work and tied to your desk, this isn’t always a viable option. Even if you can’t leave, you can still treat your body to a quick stretching session. Watch this video for three moves that [...]

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Make Mom a Raspberry Bellini For Mother’s Day!

May 10, 2013 No Comments

Unlike most sugary cocktails, the Bellini is a lower-calorie option, using just fresh fruit and champagne. Wow Mom this Mother’s Day with this unique spin on the standard Bellini – you just need two ingredients! And think of all the extra calories you’ll have left over for brunch.

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Coated Aspirin and Your Heart

May 09, 2013 No Comments

Take a baby aspirin a day to reduce your risk of heart attack. Many of us have heard that. But here’s some information from Mayo Clinic you might not have heard. It has to do with the coating on aspirin that helps reduce stomach upset.

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One-Minute Bikini-Booty Challenge: Bridge

May 09, 2013 No Comments

As you get ready to rock your bikini, don’t forget about your backside - we recommend working your hamstrings and glutes. Learn how to tone these muscles with the advanced bridge, and then see how many reps you can do in 60 seconds. Remember: you can do anything for a minute!Let us know how you did [...]

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Get Your Bum Ready For the Beach With Bridges

May 08, 2013 No Comments

Need a little lift in your seat? Bridges are a great way to tone the entire backside of your body, and this advanced variation is no exception. Learn how to perform this move safely and effectively with this video, then give it a try.

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10-Minute Bikini Tone-Up: Lower Body and Cardio

May 06, 2013 No Comments

With beach season just around the corner, we created this 10-minute workout that will help you rock your bikini. A little cardio and a lot of lower body work will give your booty a lift and tone your gams. Press play and get ready to work your legs.

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What to Eat For Shiny, Healthy Hair!

May 05, 2013 No Comments

Is your hair is too short, too dry, or starting to thin? Well, we have some edible solutions for you! Check out our tips on what to eat to keep your hair shiny, healthy, and happy all year long.

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Carpal Tunnel Tune-up

May 03, 2013 No Comments

Up to 10 percent of the population knows the aggravation; the achy wrist, the weakened grip, the numb and tingly fingers. Carpal Tunnel syndrome. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says it’s a leading cause of missed time on the job. But, as we learn from Dennis Douda with the Mayo Clinic News Network, the pain [...]

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Shoulders

May 02, 2013 No Comments

Darrell Holloman, fitness expert and model, is a big fan of working out shoulders. In fact, he recommends spending an entire day focused on this large and often neglected muscle group. Watch this video to learn how to safely and effectively build larger, rounder shoulders.

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Stretching

May 02, 2013 No Comments

Stretching has been under a lot of debate recently. Do you stretch before, during or after a workout? What does stretching really do for me and is it worth the time investment? Darrell Holloman, fitness expert and model, gives some good advice that has led him to success so far.

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Strong Legs

May 02, 2013 No Comments

Too many people ignore their legs when developing a workout regimen, because it’s not as glamorous as build the more noticeable “upper body parts”. Darrell Holloman, fitness expert and model, explains that leg workouts are an essential component, because they contribute to the natural generation of testosterone. What does testosterone do? Helps guys burn fat, [...]

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3 Lightweight Hoodies For Spring Workouts

May 02, 2013 No Comments

It’s not hot enough to sweat outdoors in a sports bra or tank top alone, but these three hooded layers are perfect picks for all your fitness-related needs. From the best running zip-up to the cozy jacket you’ll love to toss on after yoga, watch this video to check out three hoodies we’re loving this [...]

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Bikini Abs RX: Three-Point Touch Plank Variation

Apr 30, 2013 No Comments

Now is the time to get beach-ready, and the three-point touch is perfect for toning your abs. This simple but effective exercise works the entire core with a little extra focus on the obliques. Watch this video to learn how to make the most of the plank variation – you’re going to love it!

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One-Minute Bikini-Core Challenge: Three-Point Touch

Apr 30, 2013 No Comments

Now is the time to get beach-ready, and the three-point touch is perfect for toning your abs. Get the skinny on this plank variation here, and then see how many reps you can do in 60 seconds. You can do anything for a minute!Let us know how you did in the comments section below.

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A 10-Minute Cardio and Core Workout to Get You Bikini-Ready

Apr 29, 2013 No Comments

It’s time to start toning up for bikini season, and this workout will help you do just that! Our latest Class FitSugar mixes cardio with core moves to burn calories while toning your abs. Grab a set of light dumbbells, if you like, to add weights to your ab work, press play, and get ready [...]

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Try These Safe Detox Tips For Your Wedding Day!

Apr 27, 2013 No Comments

Wedding season is here, and whether you’re the bride-to-be, a bridesmaid, or just a guest, it can feel like a lot of pressure to get into shape. We have some safe and easy detox tips that will help you look and feel your best in the weeks leading up to the big day.

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A Debloating Smoothie Recipe to Help You Get Bikini-Ready

Apr 26, 2013 No Comments

Smoothies are a great breakfast option. When made right, they’re full of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. But how about a smoothie that goes a step further and helps reduce belly fat? It may sound too good to be true, but our flat-belly smoothie recipe is full of ingredients proven to help slim the stomach and [...]

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Sisters Bone Marrow Transplant

Apr 26, 2013 No Comments

Imagine what it would be like to give birth to healthy twin baby girls, only to find out that both of them were born with a potentially fatal disease. That happened to the family you’re about to meet. Both girls needed a bone marrow transplant to hopefully cure a serious blood disorder. Vivien Williams has [...]

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Get the Bod: Zoe Saldana’s Upper-Body Workout

Apr 26, 2013 No Comments

Having started her career as a ballerina, Zoe Saldana takes her workouts seriously. And the actress swears by The Moyer Method, created by trainer Steve Moyer. Her sculpted shoulders continue to wow us, so we asked Steve to share her upper-body workout with us. Watch the video to learn the four exercises, and then give [...]

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Switch Up a Stair Workout With These 5 Exercises

Apr 23, 2013 No Comments

Running up and down a stairwell is a great workout but it can get stale quickly. Stair exercises can shake the boredom up while also challenging the lower body even more. Add to that it’s also a no-excuse workout – all you have to do is show up! Whether it’s at your local park, office, [...]

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Work Out Like Jennifer Aniston With Yogalosophy

Apr 22, 2013 No Comments

Take a tip from Jennifer Aniston’s trainer Mandy Ingber and mix yoga poses with classic strength-training moves to maximize your burn. This 10-minute workout works every major muscle group and then some! You will even learn a few of Jen’s favorite moves. Be sure to preorder Mandy’s new book, Yogalosophy: 28 Days to the Ultimate [...]

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A Peek at What’s in Our Gym Bags - the 5 Things We Can’t Live Without!

Apr 20, 2013 No Comments

Sometimes getting a gym bag ready in the morning can feel a little hectic, which is why there are a few staples that you should never leave home without! From staving off hunger to helping the environment, see the five items one of our own POPSUGAR Fitness editors always keeps stashed in her gym bag [...]

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Sister’s Kidney for Little Brother

Apr 19, 2013 No Comments

For his entire life, radio host James Rabe has known that one day he’d need a new kidney. A disease called Alport Syndrome slowly caused his kidneys to fail. As his condition advanced, the search for a new organ began. His big sister stepped up and gave part of herself so her little brother could [...]

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Work Your Abs and Backside With Yoga Booty Ballet

Apr 18, 2013 No Comments

Refresh your workout by adding some dance and yoga to your sculpting routine with these five signature moves from Yoga Booty Ballet. The founders of Swerve Studios created this ultimate hybrid workout fusing yoga, cardio dance, and booty sculpting. These moves are so fun you won’t realize how much your abs and glutes are working [...]

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