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Working out can be confusing if you're new to it. How long should I stretch? What kinds of cardio can I do besides running? How often should I lift weights? Here's a basic chart to explain. This is just a general overview, so you can make little changes depending on what your goals and needs are. Type of Exercise Kinds Benefits How Often Cardio and Aerobic Running, Jogging, Biking, Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Track and field star Jessica Ennis, currently in training for the London 2012 Olympics, recently admitted that she always competes in a full face of makeup. And Ennis's explanation of her race ritual to The Daily Mail certainly makes sense: "I definitely think if I feel I look good, it makes me feel more confident," she told the Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Halle Berry . . . these days, when a 40-something woman steps out in a bikini, it makes news. Turns out, there's a scientific explanation for why we're so fascinated by these lean, toned, impossibly supple bodies. In some ways, these apparent genetic wonders are defying the aging Read more
Henry Cavill was announced as the new Superman just two months ago, but at WonderCon today, it quickly became apparent that the handsome hero already has a following. Cavill took the stage along with Luke Evans and Isabel Lucas, director Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall), and producer Mark Canton (300) to present never-before-seen footage from their upcoming mythology action flick, Immortals. Read more
Just two weeks ago late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel revolutionized the fitness world with his Hottie Body Humpilates workout. But Jimmy is a smart man and knows there are two components to successful weight loss: exercise and diet. Now he's teaching America how to eat, one starlet at a time, with his Jim-Miracle Diet. Learn how Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Rebecca Romjin, Read more
There may be benefits to working out in heels, but those leg-lengtheners can also be bad news for your body. Constant heel wearing can lead to a host of problems, from inflamed nerves to long-term joint problems. Scary stuff, right? I'm a high-heel fan, but after listening to a long explanation (read: lecture) about the horrible effects of high heels from my trainer last week, I've been trying to Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I am wondering why my digestion goes haywire during my menstrual period. I always keep my diet clean and exercise daily but I can't seem to combat the gas, diarrhea, constipation and constant gurgly noises coming from my gut! What could this be and how can I stop it? — Too Much Fun Below the Belt Oh, what Read more
