Relax Already: Supported Butterfly


Updated 12/09/11 10:38 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Relax Already: Supported Butterfly

After a long day of work or a challenging workout, it's nice to take a few quiet minutes to yourself, to do nothing but relax. Some people chill with a bath, a hot cup of tea, or a glass of wine, but I like to do a calming stretch. This is one of my favorites because not only does it relieve tension, it also opens my hips, which tend towards tightness. Grab two pillows and place them Read more

What to Expect When You're Expecting: Brings a Surprising Amount of Belly Laughs


Updated 05/18/12 2:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Expect When You're Expecting Movie Review

Ever since Love Actually captured hearts and audiences with its huge cast and sweet intersecting story lines, there's been an overflow of ensemble comedies, and fatigue has officially set in. There are usually too many characters and subplots, and while What to Expect When You're Expecting does have a star-studded cast and a lot going on, it's funnier and more engrossing than most of the movies Read more

Reese Witherspoon Teams Up With Ryan and Jim to Cheer on Deacon


Updated 06/13/11 1:50 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Jim Toth Together Pictures

Ryan Phillippe met up with Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth to watch Deacon's flag football game on Saturday afternoon in Brentwood. The trio shared a few laughs and played with Ryan's dog when they weren't cheering on Deacon from the sidelines. Ryan's been rolling solo since his split from Amanda Seyfried, however, he was in the company of many beautiful ladies later in the evening when he stepped Read more

Beyond the Basics: Inner Thigh Stretches


Updated 05/19/11 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Inner Thigh Stretches

After a weekend spent doing Pilates and ballet-inspired workouts, I experienced a type of muscle soreness that was entirely new to me — my inner thighs (aka adductors) were on fire. While I have a series of stretches that I do after every workout, I now realize that none of them really target this often overlooked area. If you've also been neglecting your inner thighs the way I have, here are a Read more

I Think I've Found the Dumbest Design


Updated 02/23/11 9:41 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Chairless by Vitra

Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has produced some of the world's most iconic — and beautiful — designs, like Charles and Ray Eames's La Chaise, Sori Yanagi's Butterfly Stool, and George Nelson's Ball Clock. But someone over at the offices of the design giant has been smoking something. In particular, Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena, who "designed" one of its new products, Read more

Basic Stretches For Your Couch-Weary Body


Updated 08/24/11 4:29 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Stretches to Relieve Lower-Back Pain From Couch Sitting

Sometimes, weekends or after-work evenings are made for time on the couch. Whether it's because you've had an exhausting day of meetings and workouts or because you're indulging in a marathon of your favorite TV show, the couch can beckon in just the right way. Unfortunately, the cuddly couch can be the opposite of comfort. Spending too much time sitting or lying on the couch can cause more pain Read more