Get in Gear: WWW Gym Bag


Updated 02/09/09 2:18 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Review of Title Nine WWW Gym Bag

A good gym bag is hard to find. That is why when I come across one, I am excited to share it with you guys. Meet the Title Nine WWW Bag ($69). The bag is roomy on the inside, but compact on the outside. The main compartment fits a change of clothes, gym bag essentials, and even some post workout snacks and a water bottle. There is also a zippered compartment for gym shoes and anything else you Read more

Have You Ever Played A Team Sport?


Updated 08/24/07 8:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 46 comments

Have You Ever Played A Team Sport?

I played a variety of sports when I was growing up, both on school teams and in different leagues. Title IX passed in 1972 and required federally funded schools to provide girls and women with an equal opportunity to compete in sports. According to studies, playing sports has an immensely positive affect on girls. The results of the studies show: Girls who participate in sports are more Read more

Get Your Butt in Gear: Sunblocker Rashguard by Title Nine


Updated 07/09/07 11:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Get Your Butt in Gear:  Sunblocker Rashguard by Title Nine

If you plan on spending a lot of time in the sun and the water this summer season, I highly recommend investing in a sunblocking rashguard. While the O'Neil UV Protection Rashguard does the trick, the Sunblocker Rashguard ($45) by Title Nine does the job with a little more fashion sense. Title Nine commissioned two surfers, both women, to design this guard, and they definitely gave the Read more

An Everyday Athlete Is Still an Athlete


Updated 05/18/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Title IX Woman Athlete's Story

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Risa Isard On June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law, leveling the playing field for female athletes. To mark the 40th anniversary, espnW explore the impact of this landmark legislation. You might not know me, but chances are you know someone like me. I'm that girl who grew up playing hoops in the driveway with Read more

Mystery Date: the Board Game That Inspired Last Night's Mad Men Title


Updated 04/09/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mystery Date Board Game

We're all well-versed in '90s board games for girls, but did you know there was popular '60s board game that inspired the title of last night's Mad Men episode (and had a cameo in a commercial on the show)? "Mystery Date" is a board game for girls ages 6 to 14, and there have been several newer versions since the first one came out in 1965 — the year before this season of Mad Men is set. The Read more

8 Things to Know About Top Chef Texas Winner Paul Qui


Updated 03/03/12 8:10 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Paul Qui Biography

In case you missed it, last night Paul Qui took home the title on season nine of Top Chef. The executive chef of Uchiko and East Side King in Austin, TX, who won eight of the 16 elimination challenges on Top Chef Texas, beat out fellow finalist Sarah Grueneberg by coming out on top in an elimination challenge with a clam dashi broth and coconut-Thai chile ice cream. Besides holding the champion Read more

Announcing the 2012 Oscar Nominations!


Updated 01/24/12 2:21 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Oscar Nominations 2012

The 2012 Oscar nominations have been announced! Lots of award season regulars, like The Artist and The Descendants, got some love, but there were also a handful of surprises, like nominations for Nick Nolte, Gary Oldman, and Terrence Malick. Bridesmaids also scored big, with noms for best original screenplay and best supporting actress for Melissa McCarthy. The Academy chose nine films for best Read more

Deck Out Your Desk, Start Fresh For 2012, and More Savvy Hits of the Week


Updated 01/15/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Career and Finance Advice For the Week of Jan. 9-13

Inspire yourself to get organized with cute desk accessories in every color of the rainbow. Upgrade your Post-its with these cute sticky notes. Get a fresh start in 2012 by organizing your desk and mastering time management. Don't borrow from CareerBuilder's list of top excuses for being late to work! No matter what your age or title, try these seven tips for conveying authority. Some topics Read more

Joseph Morgan on Immortals and Why He's Pushing For Klaus to Get a Love Interest on The Vampire Diaries


Updated 11/09/11 3:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Joseph Morgan Interview About The Vampire Diaries, Immortals

Joseph Morgan has been terrorizing this season of The Vampire Diaries as Klaus, a vampire/werewolf hybrid with many decades of scheming and torture in his past. He's been a delight to watch on TV, but he's also making an appearance on the big screen this week in the 3D epic Immortals, alongside Henry Cavill (aka the next Superman) and Kellan Lutz. I chatted with Morgan this week to talk about his Read more

The Millionaire Matchmaker Tells Us How to Get Married in a Year


Updated 02/28/11 9:20 AM · Posted by · 20 comments

Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger Interview

I already gave you Patti Stanger's — aka The Millionaire Matchmaker — relationship advice for celebrities, but now I have her diamonds of dating wisdom for you. At least if you want to get married in the next year! Actually, her advice could be applied to anyone dating or in a relationship, but her new DVD Married in a Year sets the rules for any woman hoping to walk down the aisle next Read more