You Asked: Anchor Feet?


Updated 03/25/08 3:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Don't Anchor Your Feet When Doing Sit-Ups

You're asking and I'm answering . . . "Fit, my boyfriend and I do sit-ups together and we take turns holding each other's feet. Someone recently told me we should stop doing that but this is how I learned to do sit-ups in school. What do you think?" - Sitting Up Sara Funny, that is how I was told to do sit-ups in school too. Unfortunately, and fortunately for those of us with bad memories, not Read more

Hunger Games Set Decorator Larry Dias Shares Stories and Decor Details From the Film


Updated 04/13/12 12:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hunger Games Set Design Pictures and Interview

Watching The Hunger Games at a press preview, both Angela and I were scrambling to jot down notes on the fantastic set design showcased in the film. Now, we have the answers to all of our set design questions. Set decorator for The Hunger Games Larry Dias was integral in making the film come to life, from the Appalachia-inspired homes seen in District 12 to the opulent palace of President Snow. Read more

Andy Lewis Slacklines to Fame During Madonna's Halftime Show


Updated 02/06/12 2:17 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Guy on Tightrope During Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Show

During Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show, a performer jumping up and down on what appeared to be a tightrope had the crowd asking, "Who is that guy who looks like Will Ferrell, and what is he doing?" For anyone involved in rock climbing, you already know that it's athlete "Sketchy" Andy Lewis, the slackline king. Besides being a lot of fun, slacklining is an incredible workout that challenges Read more

3 Get-Fit-Fast Moves From Jennifer Garner's Trainer


Updated 10/12/11 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mood-Boosting Exercise Tips From Celebrity Trainer Valerie Waters

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Ever wonder why "the beautiful people" often seem so chipper? (Not that we can't all answer that question firsthand.)  It could be the free gifts from transfixed average folks. Or . . . it could be the exercise. Just ask Valerie Waters, fitness expert on LIVESTRONG.com's advisory board and trainer to pretty folks Read more

Celebrity Decorator Kevin Haley's Hollywood Hideout


Updated 02/15/11 5:05 AM · Posted by Shelterpop · 0 comments

Photos of Celebrity Decorator Kevin Haley's Home

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, ShelterPop! Kevin Haley has designed rooms in Brad Pitt's house and a handful of other A-listers, but what does his house look like? Take a tour. A fluke childhood friendship with A-list actress Winona Ryder — his parents lived next door to her grandparents in Minnesota — set Kevin Haley on a crash course to become an interior Read more

Back to School Exercise: Alphabet Abs


Updated 08/08/11 8:13 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Ab Exercise: Alphabet Abs

We've been singing the alphabet song multiple times a day at my house; it's kind of a pre-kindergarten musical cram session. Since my darling 5-year-old loves to count my push-up reps (great for practicing her numbers), I now combine her lovely singing voice with my new fave abdominal exercise. I lie on my back, point my toes to the ceiling, and write the ABCs with my feet while she slowly Read more