5 Things to Never Do During Indoor Cycling Class


Updated 05/02/12 4:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Indoor Cycling Class Tips

Indoor cycling classes are an amazing cardio workout, but if you don't know what you're doing, you'll walk away frustrated, or, even worse — injured. Compared to other group fitness classes, indoor cardio cycling is also a little harder to pick up on when trying it for the first time. After getting the lowdown on what to expect from your first class, follow these rules on things you should Read more

16 Questions You Should Never Ask on a First Date


Updated 04/11/12 9:44 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Topics to Avoid on a First Date

First dates are awkward enough as-is — much less when you ask personal, inappropriate questions. There's a fine line between getting to know someone and digging a little too deep, so try to think before you speak. Don't want to make him uncomfortable? Steer clear of these questions to make date number two more likely: Is Google right about you? A quick pre-date Google search is totally normal, Read more

Girls Meet Boys in Band Of Outsiders's Beauty Look


Updated 02/13/11 1:48 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Band of Outsiders Fall 2010 Beauty Report

A single look for a fashion show? Not for Band of Outsiders, where there were three beauty concepts: boy-boy, boy-girl and girl-girl. The boy-boys (who were actual dudes, we know this kind of gender-bender terminology gets confusing) donned their natural hair texture, the boy-girls wore long, side-parted side-braids, and the girl-girls boasted amped-up voluminous curls. Find out what this means Read more

The No-Diet Bikini Secret


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Look 10 Pounds Thinner With Good Posture

My fashion go-to gal Fab has been giving you tips on rocking your bikini, and I have one to add to the mix. To quote my father, "Stand up straight." Good posture not only makes you look confident, it can make you look up to 10 pounds thinner. Slouching curves the spine forward, creating rolls on the belly, no matter how toned those abs might be. In my experience in the Pilates studio, the Read more

Pilates 101: Finding Neutral Spine


Updated 11/29/11 3:51 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Pilates 101: Finding Neutral Spine

The concept of neutral spine may sound simple, but this important Pilates concept can be elusive. To keep a neutral shade of spine, you maintain the natural curves of your back while doing an exercise, such as an upper abdominal curl (aka crunches). Keeping neutral means the muscles in your back are working in conjunction with your abs, and when you get your abs and back to fire together, you are Read more