Fitness and Exercise - Videos

Gain an understanding of the alignment and strength needed to go upside-down into Sirsasana with control and awareness. Perfect for students just learning headstand or for more experienced practitioners looking to refine and their pose in preparation for variations. Strong beginner to intermediate level.

Learn how to deeply open the shoulders and hip flexors to maintain length in the spine. While exploring the work of the upper back and hamstrings, support the opening of your entire front body in upward-facing bow pose or Urdhva Dhanurasana. Learn prop variations to move you through tightness, challenge your strength and support a profound release.

Power of Meditation (School of Thought) Director David Lynch discusses the practice of meditation as stress-management for children.

Paul from CrossFit Eagle Rock joins Dr. Travis to demonstrate exercises that can help reduce your back pain by 57 percent.

The Cut's Ally Betker accompanies model Hilary Rhoda on an exhausting day of spinning, juice bar hopping and tennis. All in a day's workout for Rhoda!

Dione Housden, 50, tried every diet imaginable, from no-carb meals to electroshock therapy. While she had short-lived successes, her weight eventually climbed to 430 pounds. Although she was tired, Dione was confident she was in excellent health until she was delivered some devastating news that would change her life forever. Do you have a weight loss success story? Send it to us: success.story@teamaol.com

For 43-year-old Anita Mills, weighing 382 pounds was devastating. Every day was a challenge, from going up the stairs to running errands. Her greatest embarrassment came when she was told she couldn't fit on a ride at the county fair, but that wasn't enough to get her to change. An unexpected revelation and a four-step list lead Anita to her dramatic, 242 pounds weight loss. Do you have a weight loss success story? Send it to us: success.story@teamaol.com

When Bill Jeffers father passed away in 2004, his weight spiraled out of control. At 600 pounds, he knew something had to be done. In 2009, Bill's cousin came up with a clever bet - one that would inspire him to lose over 340 pounds. Do you have a weight loss success story? Send it to us: success.story@teamaol.com

Grab a chair and try this killer Pop Physique leg and butt workout. Nope. You don't get to sit down: the chair will work as your in-home ballet barre. The moves in this ballet-inspired workout might be small, but they are mighty effective. All that pulsing pays off with a toned derriere and legs. Press play and get ready to feel the burn.

See a healthy way to release pent up frustration as fitness expert Stephanie Wonderlin demonstrates Nexersys - an interactive fitness machine with multiple punching pads and a digital monitor.

Sofia Vergara is definitely having a stellar year, and we think the actress is looking downright hot in everything she does. We caught up with her trainer Gunnar Peterson to learn more about Sofia's fitness routine. Gunnar definitely puts her through the paces with many challenging full-body moves using all sorts of equipment. Take a peek at Gunnar's gym and learn ways you can do these exercises at home.

Dolce & Gabbana caused some controversy during their spring/summer 2013 fashion show. When a pair of earrings featuring Blackamoor busts, a form of artwork depicting black slaves, it raised many eyebrows. The fashion line is now claiming the show jewelry is like ceramics found in Sicilian homes and restaurants with headgear inspired by traditional Moorish people, who were Medievel Muslims in Sicily but the fashion line is still being criticized for romanticizing slavery.

Save time, yet stay stylish, by layering these Zobha leggings with your favorite top or by swapping out your sneakers with a pair of boots. Designed for the modern girl on the go, these leggings are versatile, flattering, and, most importantly, comfortable.

Weight lifting is great for losing weight and can help you to tone up. Watch to learn why and to find out why woman should lift weights too.

Walking is an overlooked exercise that has many health benefits and can help you shift those pesky pounds. Feel like giving it a try?

If you've always been intrigued by this exercise program created by Tony Horton but haven't yet experienced it for yourself, we have a 10-minute taste for you.

For the urban hiker who may not be a fan of short shorts, our FitSugar team loves these NAU Stylus shorts! Made with eco-friendly materials and soft, breathable organic cotton, NAU's shorts are made with fashion and function in mind.

See who wins The Doctors ' Hunger Games in a physical fitness challenge!

Fitness guru Jake Steinfeld, renowned for his Body By Jake fitness program, joins The Doctors ' Hunger Games to assist the remaining hunger teams in their final, deciding challenge.

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork reveals what you must have in order to shed pounds. Plus, see products that can help you achieve your weight-loss goals.

This video will show you a 10 minute Pilates workout, for people that don't have time for a full workout. In this video, Sorcha Callaghan, professional Pilates instructor, shares some great tips and techniques you can try at home.

Step Aerobics offers a simple way to stay in shape, even if you don't want to go to the gym. In this video, Tina Baker, Aerobics instructor, shows a simple Step Aerobics routine.

After an exercise, it's important to do cool down exercises. In this video, Tina Baker, Aerobics and Zumba instructor, shows you the correct way to do so.

In this video, Sorcha Callaghan, rofessional Pilates instructor, show 3 exercises that will increase you lower back strength and improve your spine flexibility, alleviating back pain.

In this video, Tina Baker, Aerobics and Zumba instructor, shows you some basic exercises to help you tone your abs and waist muscles, and get that hourglass body shape.

In this guide Tina Baker gives you tips and advice, and shows you how to make your aerobics routine a low impact one.

The Doctors take a spin on a mountain bike simulator which includes a sensitive game that shows you riding the track you intended to ride.

Fitness expert John Basedow discusses the importance of staying hydrated when you work out.

Slam, toss, catch, and roll - these are all ways to rev up your workout by simply adding a medicine ball to classic gym exercises. The weighted ball, between six and 12 pounds, adds extra resistance to many moves while working your hand-eye coordination, too. These extra challenges help keep your workouts feeling fresh. Watch this video to learn five of our favorite med-ball exercises.

Yoga is a great way to work out when you're pregnant. It strengthens the body for birth while also stretching the tight trouble zones often associated with pregnancy. Yoga also helps expectant mothers connect with their breath, an important part of managing labor. Try this 10-minute yoga sequence to stretch out your back and hips, created and led by YAS yoga instructor Amanda Cosindas. You'll feel energized and relaxed afterward.