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I've never been particularly coordinated, so nothing prepared me for giving birth to a monkey. At the rate my 13-month-old son is going, he's likely to scale Half Dome by his second birthday. At 3 months, he flipped over and has been on a roll ever since. He leaped in his Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper until he fell asleep standing. Then, walked at 10 months and ran weeks Read more
No doubt you've seen the VersaClimber at your gym — that tall piece of equipment, lurking in the corner behind the more popular cardio machines. But the VersaClimber's unpopularity is also its saving grace: there is never anyone using it, so you hop on it without a wait. Since the machine is often empty, you can also use it to add short bursts of cardio to your circuit training sets, just like Read more
There are lots of exercises you can do that really work your body without having to use a machine, weights or accessories. One of my favorites is the Mountain Climber, because it's a great exercise for the lower body muscles, the core, and it's also a great form of cardio. Here's how to perform it: Start in a traditional push-up starting position — shoulders over hands and weight on just your Read more
Madeline Weinrib will debut the Climbers & Ramblers Series at the Alberto Levi Gallery in Milan from April 16 through May 19, in conjunction with Milan's Salone Internazionale del Mobile. The carpet series Climbers & Ramblers was conceived over two years and first presented at Ralph Pucci International. The series consists of 14 carpets and runners, each hand knotted in Pakistan by Read more
With Earth Day a few days away, there's never been a better time to think about ways to green your fitness. Here are ways to tweak your daily habits just a little bit to do your part to reduce, recycle, and reuse. Exercise outdoors: Skip the treadmill, stair climber, or stationary bike and go outside. You'll save money, reduce your consumption of energy and materials, and cut back on Read more
You know that you should warm up no matter what, but if you ever wondered what exactly you should be doing, here are specific warm-ups for different kinds of workouts. Yoga: Think you don't need to warm up before yoga? Think again. Warming up before your class can help your performance and keep you from being sore the moment you stretch out into Downward Dog. Keep your wrists, shoulders, and Read more
If you tend to feel bored at the gym and spend more time watching the clock, these easy tricks are sure to boost your motivation. Whether you're just beginning a bikini-ready plan for the Summer or consider yourself a seasoned gym rat, here are 11 simple ways to fire up your indoor workouts: Vary your machines: If the treadmill is your best (and only) friend, it's time to switch things up. Try Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! On a recent visit to Cycle House in West Hollywood, I was amazed to discover how fast an hour-long indoor cycling class can pass when you're cycling alongside a high-energy, no-nonsense fitness instructor. It's no wonder celebrities like Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman are flocking to this new hot spot! Not only did Read more
Even if you have all the time in the world to spend at the gym, who wants to? Get in and out and on with your day by doing workouts that will strengthen all your muscle groups in a short time and get the heart rate up as well. Here are 10 do-anywhere total-body workout ideas that will save you time. Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins developed a belly-fat-blasting workout sequence that is fast Read more
Robert Pattinson returned to LA last night following a short stay in Germany. Rob screened his upcoming drama, Bel Ami, at the Berlin Film with costars Holliday Grainger and Christina Ricci. During a press conference Rob described his character as "completely unrepentant" and said he had "quite fun playing" a womanizing social climber. He charms a string of leading ladies on the big screen, but Read more
