Calories Burned Playing Wii Fit Games


Updated 04/14/09 2:34 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 24 comments

Calories Burned Playing Wii Fit Games

I'm in full support of anything that gets you off the couch and moving, so I'm a fan of the Wii Fit. Although many say that exercising with the Balance Board may not compare to a real workout, anything is better than nothing, right? To find out how many calories you'll burn working out with the Wii Fit, read more Read more

5 Ways to Stream Your Workouts at Home


Updated 05/03/11 9:42 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Streaming Workout Videos at Home

Being on a budget may be a way of life these days, but cutting back on expenses doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health goals. If a gym membership isn't in the cards, the good news is you can still get a great workout in your own home. Don't think it's possible? Check out these five ways you can leave the gym behind, raise your heart rate, and stream it all on your home network. Netflix Read more

5 Fitness Games to Help You Work Your Wedding Day Bod


Updated 05/02/11 5:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fitness Video Games

You're already stressed out about your wedding day details, but worrying about how you'll look in your wedding gown shouldn't be one of them. The good news is there are plenty of ways to burn some calories without spending half an afternoon in the gym. Fire up your favorite gaming console and pop in one of these titles that will have you working up a sweat in no time. Read more

5 Fitness Games to Help You Burn Off Holiday Bulge


Updated 12/26/11 9:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Fitness Video Games

The family binging events are over, so now it's time to talk resolutions and fighting off some of that bulge you may have picked up during the holiday season. Good news is there are plenty of ways to burn some calories without spending half an afternoon in the gym. Fire up your favorite gaming console and pop in one of these titles that will have you working up a sweat in no time. Your Shape Read more

Tips For Staying Healthy During Your Next Epic Gaming Marathon


Updated 08/01/11 3:57 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Video Game Tips

You already knew that OD'ing on video games could lead to Nintendo Thumb, but did you know that it could also have fatal results? Recently, a young British gamer died of complications from deep vein thrombosis, which stemmed from 12-hour long sessions on his Xbox. Though playing your Xbox isn't lethal in and of itself, sitting for long periods of time can be dangerous for your heart, muscles, Read more

Sugar Shout Out: 10 Must-Have Bags For Spring


Updated 03/09/11 11:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out: 10 Must-Have Bags For Spring

Need now: 10 perfectly Spring bags Can you spot the fake TV pilots? Tax tips for the new homeowner 10 sweet and savory vegan breakfasts Video: Kate Moss smokes on the runway and gets drunk with a bear! Start planning your St. Patrick's Day menu! Lady Gaga's top 15 manicures Emotionally unhealthy things to give up for lent PopSugar City: Hollywood's new late-night stop, Cafe Entourage 5 active Read more

5 Active Video Games to Encourage Exergaming in Kids


Updated 03/09/11 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Active Video Games That Encourage Kids to Move

You never thought you'd hear yourself say, "Go play with your video games!" But according to a new study in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, active video games, or so-called "exergames," are actually healthy for kids. According to the research, video games that encourage intense movement can result in kids burning at least the same number of calories as more traditional Read more

Game On: Dance Central 2 and Kinect Sports Season 2


Updated 10/27/11 11:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Review of Dance Central 2 and Kinect Sports Season 2

I don't think exergaming will ever replace running in the great outdoors, but it certainly gets people off the couch and moving — something we could all do a bit more of. My family of four has been perfecting our dance moves and working on our sports skills since last Christmas, when my hubby received a Kinect as a gift, turning his Xbox into family fun time. Updated versions of our fave Read more