Expand Your Core


Updated 11/01/07 3:28 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Expand Your Core

I love expanding my horizons and when I read a new expanded definition of the core, I was quite pleased. I generally think of the core as the abs, pelvic floor and muscles on either side of the spine. According to sports medicine specialist Vijay Vad the core is not limited to the area around your belly button, but is really everything between your "nipples and your knees." The abs, especially Read more

Start Walking Mindfully


Updated 04/12/07 11:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Start Walking Mindfully

Spring has sprung and hopefully so has your urge to get outside and take a walk. One way to really get the most out of your walks is to really become in tune with your body while walking and do something coined "Mindful Walking." Martha Stewart.com lays it out: Tune in to your posture. Maintain correct postural alignment of your shoulders, hip bones, and ankles during your walk, making sure Read more

Hole-in-One: Drive 495


Updated 02/08/07 7:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Hole-in-One: Drive 495

Looking to improve your golf game before spring swings in? Located in the heart of SoHo, Drive 495 a private and elegant fitness facility is two-levels, 15,000 square feet of state-of-the-art workout equipment and private golf studios. Drive 495 has personal trainers, who collaborate with Drive's golf professionals to devise workouts that will enhance golf performance by correcting posture, Read more

Don't Forget to Take Our Poll For Your Free Samples of Align Probiotic*!


Updated 06/10/11 10:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Don't Forget to Take Our Poll For Your Free Samples of Align Probiotic*!

The time has come to maintain your digestive balance, and thanks to Align and the power of its amazing probiotic*, you can. Align is giving away free samples so all of you can have a happy digestive system*. Answer the poll question below after logging in and you'll automatically be entered to win. Act fast — 4,000 samples are sure to go quickly! You can also email us at Read more

Help Balance Your Digestive System With a Free Sample of Align Probiotic*!


Updated 01/17/12 9:01 AM · Posted by · 20 comments

Help Balance Your Digestive System With a Free Sample of Align Probiotic*!

Being healthy and eating a well-balanced diet is the most important thing we can do for ourselves. Align, the number-one gastroenterologist-recommended probiotic supplement**, wants us all to maintain overall digestive health, which is why it's giving away samples of its amazing probiotic*. To receive your freebie, simply answer the poll question below. Be sure you're logged in, and act fast — Read more

Inversion Issues: How to Remedy Common Shoulderstand Complaints


Updated 05/25/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Remedies For Common Shoulderstand Complaints

You're loving your yoga class from Half Moon to Pigeon Pose, but as soon as you get to Shoulderstand, you're less than psyched. Although a basic — challenging, but basic — pose, Shoulderstand can put you at risk of strain and injury when done incorrectly. Turn this pose into your favorite by checking out these common complaints and ways to remedy them. "I Can't Breathe" If you're well Read more

Secret Job Search Tip That Will Give You a Leg Up on Your Competition


Updated 05/23/12 4:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Research a Company

Doing research on a company is one of the first steps to tailoring your job application and prepping for an interview. One of the more common ways people learn about the company is by googling it and seeing what kind of articles pop up in their search. Another way is to read the company's "FAQ" or "About Us" section. But if you rely on those sources alone, you will be only scraping the surface Read more

Yogini Kristin McGee Dishes on Bethenny Frankel's Fave Pose and Getting Ready For Beach Season


Updated 05/23/12 12:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kristin McGee Interview About Vinyasa Vibes

I was lucky enough to take a class taught by Manhattan-based yoga teacher Kristin McGee right here in San Francisco! Although one busy lady, Kristin traveled across the country to teach Vinyasa Vibes (a new offering at The Sports Club/LA), a flow-based, powerful yoga sequence enhanced by music. The most musical part of the practice? During Savasana, the class culminated in a live sax solo by Read more

From the Fit Community: The Best Cardio Machine For Your Body


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Which Cardio Machine Is Best?

Which cardio machine is right for you? FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV asks an expert for the answers. She shared what she found in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. The stair master, the stationary bike, and the elliptical — we all have our favorite cardio machine at the gym, but which one is the best one for your body? We asked Dr. Yoav Suprun, DPT, a McKenzie physical therapist at Canyon Read more

Fixes For These 10 Money Mistakes


Updated 05/15/12 6:13 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fixes For Money Mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes. Business Insider shares solutions for some common money mistakes people make. Recently, two friends confessed they live check to check — a revelation worsened by the fact that they only check their bank balance once or twice a month. RELATED: How This Writer Clawed Her Way Out of the Black Hole of Debt We called in the finance experts, and here's what we decided they Read more