Spring Equinox - Celebrate With 108 Sun Salutations


Updated 12/17/10 10:41 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Spring Equinox - Celebrate With 108 Sun Salutations

In yoga studios across the world, today, March 21, is a special day. The Spring Equinox represents a change in seasons, and it is celebrated by doing 108 Sun Salutations. (Here are the first 5 poses in Sun Salutation A). Typically this ritual is performed 4 times a year, with the start of each season, to acknowledge the changing world around us. It usually takes about 1 1/2 - 2 hours to Read more

Spring Into Fitness With an Equinox Gym Membership and a New Workout Wardrobe!


Updated 03/25/11 6:05 AM · Posted by PopSugar City · 4 comments

Win a One-Year Gym Membership at Equinox and $500 Worth of Zella Workout Apparel

With swimsuit season right around the corner, what better time to step up your fitness routine? If you need a little extra motivation, we want to help. PopSugar City and FitSugar are giving away a fabulous Spring Into Fitness package, which includes a one-year membership at Equinox and $500 worth of Zella athletic apparel. Equinox's swanky digs and endless fitness options are sure to make trips Read more

Cracking the Symbolism of Easter Eggs


Updated 03/30/12 2:40 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

History and Symbolism of Easter Eggs

Whether you enjoy them hard-boiled, poached, fried, or deviled, eggs are a kitchen staple and delicious in any form. While breakfast has made the egg a culinary celebrity, it's Easter that has transformed the egg into a cultural icon. Springtime brings us eggs colorfully dyed or reincarnated in chocolate, but the Easter egg actually boasts a rich history, dating back thousands of years to Read more

Looks of the Week!


Updated 03/25/12 3:29 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Street Style March 25, 2012

It's official — Spring has arrived, and so has the seasonal style to accompany the incoming warm weather. We love the cool denim stylings, pretty floral prints, bright polka dots, and brave (read: bold) uses of color. Here are our favorites: scalloping in color, Morange, Spring equinox, weekend flats, festively green, simple with a pop of bright, Spring monochrome, denim on denim, dippin' dots, Read more

The Week in Pictures


Updated 03/26/11 4:16 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures From 2011 Spring Equinox, New Orleans Fashion Week, and More

This week marked the first day of Spring in the northern hemisphere. Now there's plenty to look forward to and just plain look at, as people come outside after hibernating all Winter. Check it all out in the week in pictures! Read more

No Joke: The Shake Weight Works Muscles 66 Percent Harder


Updated 12/21/11 5:04 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Does the Shake Weight Really Work?

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! It's the stuff of dreams for raunchy Saturday Night Live comedy writers, but the Shake Weight might be worth more than just a few laughs. In case you haven't heard of the Shake Weight, it is, according to its makers, the "revolutionary new way to shape and tone your arms, shoulders and chest." Basically, it's a Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Get Your iPod Workout Ready!


Updated 03/21/11 11:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out: Get Your iPod Workout Ready!

Outfit your iPods for workouts 4 healthy homemade baby food recipes 10 Spring-ready cocktail dresses you need now! Hearty and delicious gluten-free breakfast options PopSugar NYC: check out two new Equinox classes to get you moving Tortilla and cheese lovers, meet the pupusa Spring break fixes for packing light What cause would you take on if you were Kate Middleton? Inventive ideas for Read more

Forget the Muffin Top: How to Ditch Your Pooch


Updated 06/05/11 2:34 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Get a Flat Belly and Say Bye-Bye to the Pooch

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! As of this past weekend, Spring is finally, officially here — along with panic about the upcoming bikini season. When it comes to shaping up your abs, you want to combine a healthy, diet with high-intensity cardio and moves that target your deep abdominal muscles — aka the transverse abdominus. When strong, these Read more