Gabby Reece Returns to the World of Pro Volleyball


Updated 05/28/10 5:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Gabby Reece Returning to Professional Volleyball

Volleyball superstar Gabrielle Reece made a big announcement this week: the 40-year-old mom is returning to the pro volleyball circuit this July. Calling it her "comeback," Gabby told ABC News that she decided to play on the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) circuit this year because of changes its new owners made. Those changes include a shorter competition schedule and the return Read more

Meet the Ladies of Vancouver, Part Deux


Updated 02/08/10 3:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Women Athletes from Team USA in the 2010 Winter Olympics

I told you I'd be back with more amazing ladies from Team USA. I will definitely be watching the opening ceremony this Friday, as I'll be on the lookout for the medal hopefuls I'm showcasing here. Here's hoping that their incredible talent, drive, and training is enough to bring home the gold! Read more

Lindsey Vonn's SI Cover: OMG or No Biggie?


Updated 03/02/10 10:14 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 54 comments

Controversial Photo of Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn on the Cover of Sports Illustrated

It must feel pretty good to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated next to the headline "America's Best Woman Skier Ever." But the buzz about this photo of Vancouver lady Lindsey Vonn concerns the way she's posing. As Women Talk Sports points out, SI rarely features female athletes on its cover, and often, they're shown in sexualized poses. Of course, you could argue that Vonn's pose isn't sexual Read more

Are You Attracted to Athletes?


Updated 07/17/09 9:54 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 40 comments

Are You Attracted to Athletes?

The recently revealed (and depressing) secret code of sports mistresses reminded me that there are some women who will do anything to spend some time with a man who happens to be really, really good at sports. The rules for women who get involved with professional athletes include: never, ever, fall in love, always get gifts paid for upfront, and don't expect them to be faithful. Of course there Read more

Dara Torres Talks About Staying Fit and Not Acting Your Age


Updated 04/14/09 8:09 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

FitSugar Exclusive Interview With Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres

Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Dara Torres, the amazing Olympian, swimmer, and mom who made headlines at Beijing when she swam for a comeback at age 41. She won three silver medals and also won me over. Not only did Torres give me lots of great advice on health, training, and fitness, but she also shared some insight on how she balances intense training with a (relatively) normal Read more

Male Athletes Struggling With Eating Disorders


Updated 09/19/10 3:39 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Male Athletes Struggling With Eating Disorders

A leaner body has advantages in some competitive sports, but it looks like some male athletes may be taking lean a little too far. Recent deaths among wrestlers attempting to make certain weight classes have raised awareness about eating disorders and male athletes. This issue is not just limited to wrestlers. Increasingly, doctors are seeing unhealthy eating disorders develop among cyclists, Read more

Kidmazing: Seven-Year-Old Played Hoops With Michael Jordan


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Child Plays Basketball With Michael Jordan

Anthony Iglesia wants to be like Mike. The seven-year-old baller was in Santa Barbara attending Michael Jordan's basketball camp when the iconic athlete tapped him to play a game of two-on-two against another camper and San Antonio Spurs player, Tony Parker. The former duo beat the latter with young Anthony scoring the winning basket and just as many points as Jordan. The child's proud mama Read more

Can You Guess the Olympians' Favorite Foods?


Updated 08/24/08 10:39 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 11 comments

Can You Guess the Olympians' Favorite Foods?

In the past two weeks, many of us (myself included) have kept our eyes glued to the television screen watching the Olympics. You may think you're a die-hard sports fan since you know the number of world records broken or gold medals won, but the real test is whether you know what foods the Olympians just can't resist. Here's your chance to test your aptitude. On your marks, get set . . . Read more

Low Resting Heart Rate?


Updated 02/11/10 10:54 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Low Resting Heart Rate?

Have you noticed that since working out your resting heart rate is lower than it was? This is no cause for alarm as most athletes (yup, you're an athlete now) generally have low heart rates. Runner's World gives us this analogy: ...consider a bricklayer lifting bricks. If his arm muscles are strong from lifting lots of bricks, he can move 10 bricks with each lift rather than just two or three. Read more

L.A.M.B. Fall 2012


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LAMB Runway Fall 2012

Inspired by the "1960s rogue girl with a Japanese street sensibility," Gwen Stefani chose to show off her latest L.A.M.B designs against a collage of black-and-white New York City street snaps and closeup shots of girls getting their eye makeup done, all while Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Were Made For Walkin'" boomed overhead. Each look seemed to reflect a moment in Gwen's iconic style Read more