DVD Review: Nia Unplugged


Updated 09/04/09 8:47 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

DVD Review: Nia Unplugged

If you're into dance, yoga, and martial arts, then Nia is right up your alley. If you can't get to a class, then check out Nia Unplugged ($15). I have to say I enjoyed the video much more than my first Nia class because this type of movement requires complete openness and the ability to let yourself go. It's much easier to flail your arms and yell "yes!" in the privacy of your own home, than with Read more

3 Dance-Focused Workout DVDs Worth Trying


Updated 04/06/11 11:10 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Great Dance DVD Workouts

Inspired by the dancer bodies from Dancing With the Stars and Black Swan? If you're home and want a solid workout that's fun and pumps you into a cardio zone, try a dance DVD. Here are three DVD workouts FitSugar staffers have tested and reviewed that will deliver passionate, sweat-inducing moves and make you groove. Julianne Hough's Cardio Ballroom ($10). Right from the start, Julianne's Read more

DVD Review: Dance With Julianne Cardio Ballroom


Updated 04/05/11 11:28 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Review of Julianne Hough's Cardio Ballroom DVD

I'm a sucker for anything related to dancing — especially if it's fun, is put to good music, and is said to help shed the pounds! Something else I'm addicted to? Dancing With the Stars. So I knew I had to get my hands on dancing pro Julianne Hough's Cardio Ballroom ($10) workout DVD. I've taken a few ballroom dance classes in the past, but what I love about this workout DVD is it caters to Read more

Angelina Jolie Gets Promoted by the UN


Updated 04/17/12 9:58 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity News For April 17 2012 Early Edition

Angelina Jolie is now a Special Envoy for the United Nation's High Commissioner for Refugees — Us Weekly Prince Harry's rumored lady friend is all about meeting Kate Middleton — People Scarlett Johansson takes The Avengers to Russia — Lainey Gossip Are Brad and Angelina really doing it for their kids? — HuffPost Entertainment Christina Aguilera flaunts her curves in a supertight outfit Read more

Eliza Coupe Talks About Getting R-Rated on Happy Endings and Her 90210 Guest Star


Updated 03/22/12 2:51 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Eliza Coupe Happy Endings Interview

Eliza Coupe is part of one of TV's funniest ensembles on Happy Endings, and when I recently chatted with the actress, I found that she's just as hilarious as her character, Jane. Coupe dished about the hijinks we can expect from the rest of the season, but she also she talked about the Happy Endings footage we may never see: the blooper reel. Coupe told me why it might not be suitable for the Read more

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week


Updated 03/12/12 3:11 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Footloose DVD Release Date and Details

In addition to the following releases, Jack and Jill is also now available on DVD. Footloose In this remake of the 1984 Kevin Bacon classic, young city boy Ren (Kenny Wormald) moves to a small town in the South where unchaperoned dancing is forbidden. It's not long before he's romancing the preacher's daughter (Julianne Hough) and causing trouble in the community. While it shouldn't shock you Read more

Easy Ways to Double Up on Workouts


Updated 11/30/11 4:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ideas For Double Workouts

Some days one workout just doesn't seem like enough. If you feel like getting in double the workouts, either to increase your calorie burn, to work different muscles, or just because you love exercising, here are some easy ways to make it happen. Bike to your 90-minute yoga class. Hit your gym's pool to swim laps for 30 minutes and take a Body Pump class afterward. Go for a run outside or on Read more

No Excuses! Try The Dailey Method No Excuses DVD


Updated 06/07/11 3:59 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Review of The Dailey Method No Excuses DVD

That lean and toned dancer's body is in thanks to Black Swan, Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance and the growing popularity of Bar Method, The Dailey Method, and Body Bar. The differences between the systems may seem subtle at first, but each has a unique focus and avid followers. The Dailey Method, which has locations across the US and studios in Canada and France, has released Read more

How to Plan a Fun DIY Fitness Getaway With Girlfriends


Updated 03/18/11 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Plan a Fun DIY Fitness Getaway With Girlfriends

Vacationing with girlfriends doesn't have to be all about boozing, suntanning, and dancing on tables (OK, I take back the last one). Because even if you're just heading out of town with a friend for a mini getaway, there are many ways to incorporate fitness into your vacation. But what happens when you want to plan a trip with friends that's centered around healthy, delicious, food, and staying Read more

Must-Do Moves For Summer


Updated 06/22/11 3:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Must-Do Moves For Summer

This sponsored post was written by Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi. As a professional athlete, keeping my body in tip-top shape was my number one priority. Now that I’m a mother, my number one priority is making sure my kids are happy and healthy, which means my fitness routine can sometimes take a backseat. In fact, before my time on Dancing With the Stars, I hadn’t been in a gym in almost Read more