The Biggest Loser Premieres Tonight — Will You Tune in?


Updated 01/04/12 8:01 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

The Biggest Loser Season 13 Premieres Jan. 3

It's been dubbed the season of "No Excuses" — and in a new twist, Season 13 of The Biggest Loser will be the first season to do away with the buddy system. In tonight's premiere, airing at 8 p.m./7 p.m. CST, teams of two will arrive at the ranch expecting to work together. Instead, the contestants will be divided into two new groups trained by Bob Harper and Dolvett Quince. No excuses, no Read more

Link Time — Brad Pitt Announces Retirement From Acting


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Brad Pitt Announces His Acting Retirement

Brad Pitt has announced when he'll quit acting — Moviefone Find out why Anna Kournikova won't return to The Biggest Loser — The Hollywood Reporter Sneak a peek at Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy — Rotten Tomatoes See Pamela Anderson as the Virgin Mary — Aol TV Check out the best of The Amazing Race in Copenhagen — BuddyTV Find out when you might get to see a Doctor Who movie — Read more

Anna Kournikova to Become the Next Star of The Biggest Loser


Updated 05/25/11 6:39 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Anna Kournikova Joining The Biggest Loser

With The Biggest Loser finale just hours away, New York Magazine has confirmed that tennis star Anna Kournikova will be joining the cast next season. Biggest Loser producer Todd Lubin told the mag that Anna isn't a replacement for Jillian as much as she is the right person to move the show in its new direction. Instead of having such a straight focus on a "tape measure," Lubin says the plan is Read more

Behind the Scenes of The Biggest Loser With Brett Hoebel


Updated 07/04/11 9:51 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Brett Hoebel on Life as a Trainer For The Biggest Loser

After all our speculation about the identities of the newest trainers on The Biggest Loser, we finally got to meet Brett Hoebel . . . at The Biggest Loser ranch! Brett gave us the inside scoop of life on the BL set, how many workouts the contestants do daily, and how his experience as an overweight kid helps him motivate his team. Watch and learn! Read more

Punch It Out With The Biggest Loser's Cara Castronuova


Updated 07/06/11 12:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Boxing Workout From Cara Castronuova of The Biggest Loser

Every woman should know how to throw a punch, so take a boxing lesson from The Biggest Loser trainer Cara Castronuova. After explaining the boxing stance, Cara demonstrates the classic one-two punch followed by the hook and the uppercut. She tosses some great advice into the ring, too. Watch the video to learn some boxing basics — it'll get you fired up to wrap your hands and slip on some Read more

Jillian Michaels Reveals Her All-Time Favorite Biggest Loser Contestant to Jay Leno


Updated 05/11/11 9:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Jillian Michaels Discusses Leaving The Biggest Loser on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno

Jillian Michaels's new book, Unlimited, is all about taking the proper steps to realize your full potential. During her recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jillian talked abut why she was leaving The Biggest Loser and also gave Jay a test to see if he was self-loving or self-loathing. Check out how Jay scored and why he may need to see an analyst! Read more

Jillian Michaels Wants You to Look Cute at the Gym


Updated 04/19/11 12:59 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Funny Video of Jillian Michaels in New K-Swiss Collection

Jillian Michaels hates to exercise, but when she does work out, it's in something cute. In this video, part of AOL's You've Got celebrity video series, she tests out her comedic skills to school us on her list of fitness fashion faux pas — '80s spandex, jean shorts (jorts, of course), and tracksuits at the gym. The video was shot as part of Jillian's partnership with Healthy Read more

In The Mommy Diet, Alison Sweeney Offers Fitness Tips For Every Level


Updated 04/13/11 12:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of Alison Sweeney's The Mommy Diet and Her Fitness Tips

Between the encouragement among the contestants and the life-changing before-and-after shots that flash on the screen, there's a reason why The Biggest Loser gets your emotions going. The show is a positive, supportive look at the struggles people face with diet and exercise. The new book by the show's host Alison Sweeney, The Mommy Diet ($14), is no different — it's chock-full of support and Read more