5 Pilates DVDs For Beginners


Updated 12/16/11 12:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Pilates DVDs For Beginners

Now that you've conquered the basics of yoga with these DVDs, it may be time to test the waters of Pilates. Or maybe you have someone on your holiday list this year that prefers working out in the comfort of her home and has always wanted to give Pilates a try? What's great about Pilates is that it can be practiced by a wide range of people — whether you're a runner, a professional athlete, or Read more

ESPN Broadcaster Jenn Brown's Wedding Workout and Dress Fitting Diet Tips


Updated 05/01/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wedding Advice From Jenn Brown on ESPN

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! As the reporter of ESPN's College GameDay for football and basketball Jenn Brown travels almost 70 percent of the year. That might sound like a dream job, but when your dream wedding is coming up, all those late night drive-thru dinners and wonky work hours can take a toll on your shape! We caught up with Read more

5 Healthy-Living Quotes From Kate Winslet


Updated 03/28/12 5:48 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kate Winslet Body Image, Diet, and Exercise Quotes

Ahead of Titanic 3D's release in theaters next week, Kate Winslet wowed on the red carpet of the film's London premiere today. Kate's never been shy about criticizing Hollywood's lust for body perfection and even successfully won a libel case in 2009 regarding it, when she sued the Daily Mail for claiming that she was lying about her exercise regimen. Here are five ways Kate Winslet inspires with 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

In-Room Fitness Amenities Offered at 5 Popular US Hotel Chains


Updated 09/16/11 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

US Hotels With In-Room Fitness Amenities

Hotel gyms are becoming so state-of-the-art nowadays that you really just need to show up in your shorts and running shoes and you will have access to all the amenities your workout routine could ever require. Hotel chains are even stepping it up a notch by offering in-room workout gear for guests, as an increasing amount of women are keen on exercising in the comfort of their own room — why Read more

Inexpensive Ways to Work Out


Updated 09/02/11 5:05 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cheap, Affordable Workouts

If you find yourself spending appalling amounts on working out or are looking for ways to cut your budget, it's time to rethink your fitness choices. While a gym membership might be an economical choice for someone that goes almost every day, you should look at other options which can be significantly cheaper, especially if you are only going to the gym a few times a month. If you are really Read more

6 Fun Fitness Facts With Kym Johnson From Dancing With The Stars


Updated 08/11/11 9:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kym Johnson Fitness and Diet Tips

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. As one of the world’s most well-known, talented, and admired professional ballroom dancers, not only does Kym Johnson rock it on the dance floor, but she also has one rock-hard body. If you’ve caught any of the past nine seasons of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars (I admit, I’m a total DWTS addict), you’ve Read more

Home Gym Basics No Matter How Small Your Space


Updated 08/08/11 3:46 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Home Gym Essentials That Don't Take Up Too Much Space

I like things easy. And easy means a convenient way to stay fit but doesn't take too much time out of my day. Easy solution? A home gym. What's not to love — all the equipment you need to stay fit, no gym membership required. It's hard, however, to keep a home gym as equipment-ready as your neighborhood gym if you don't have the space (or the money). Luckily, just a few basics are all you Read more

Keep an Exercise Routine, Even When Visiting the In-Laws


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Stay Fit While Traveling

Even though it may be hard to stick to a normal fitness routine when traveling this holiday, you don't have to give up on all your fitness goals. If you find yourself away from home (your gym, running path, or yoga studio) over the next few weeks, use these helpful tips to ensure you'll be active well into the new year. Pack your gym bag. Pack workout clothing in your suitcase, and you'll have no Read more