TV Casting News: Ashley Jensen, Miranda Otto, Skeet Ulrich


Updated 03/13/09 5:57 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 3 comments

TV Casting News: Ashley Jensen, Miranda Otto, Skeet Ulrich

In addition to learning about two of the leads in the CW's Body Politic, there's plenty of other casting news making me smile today, including: Ugly Betty's Ashley Jensen is jumping to the CBS comedy Accidentally on Purpose, which stars Jenna Elfman as a woman who finds herself suddenly pregnant after a fling with a younger man. Betty producer Silvio Horta confirmed that Jensen won't be a Read more

Couch Time: Stretch For Your Back and Abs


Updated 03/14/08 11:28 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Couch Time: Stretch For Your Back and Abs

Sick of just sitting on the couch? Looking to increase flexibility in your spine? Then try this move the next time you find yourself becoming one with your couch. It's a great stretch and it will help you with the yoga pose Scorpion, a variation of Forearm Stand. Doing this pose on a couch is similar to doing it on a ball, only easier. The couch allows you to do the pose without much arm strength Read more

Stretch It: Fetal Position Back Stretch


Updated 04/21/10 12:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Stretch It: Fetal Position Back Stretch

This simple stretch can really help with lower-back pain as well as reduce tight muscles in your lower back (and hamstrings). If you ever do a tough session on a Roman Chair, you'll definitely want to stretch out your back. I like to call it the Fetal Position Stretch because you'll look like you're in the fetal position when you're in mid stretch. Here's how you do it: Lie on your back with Read more

Be a Smart Bag Handler


Updated 10/18/07 3:48 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Be a Smart Bag Handler

Oversize bags, purses, and gym bags can be convenient, but they're not good for your back, your shoulders, or your neck. O magazine loves to give tips on being both trendy and healthy. And what's more important than a woman's health and her purse? Here are a few highlights on keeping your bag safe for your body: Your weight and your fate: (New York-based chiropractor) Isis M. Medina's rule is Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Camel to Child's Pose


Updated 05/29/08 5:13 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Strike a Yoga Pose: Camel to Child's Pose

Doing stretches for your back not only feels good physically, but they are also energetically stimulating. Backbends open the muscles near your heart. This is the location of your 4th chakra which is associated with love and compassion. It allows us to feel peace and a sense of being centered. Backbends also open your hips, where your 2nd chakra is located, which is associated with sex and Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: 1-Legged Seated Spinal Twist


Updated 11/04/11 5:53 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Strike a Yoga Pose:  1-Legged Seated Spinal Twist

Spinal twists feel incredible on your back. They help to lengthen your spine, and in doing so improve your posture and help you breathe more deeply. This pose is a great beginning yoga twist. Sanskrit Name: Marichyasana C English Translation: A Pose dedicated to Marichi (a great sage and son of Brahma) Also Called: 1-Legged Seated Spinal Twist Want to know how to get into it? Read more

Work Your Upper Body: Kayaking


Updated 06/27/07 1:57 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Work Your Upper Body: Kayaking

Looking for a way to beat the summer and workout at the same time? Well have you tried kayaking? I am not talking about white water river kayaking, but getting out on a lake, bay, or inlet for some paddling action. If you live near water, or are planning to vacation near water, you should have an easy time finding a place that rents kayaks and all the associated gear. Or better yet, you can Read more

What Position Do You Sleep In?


Updated 04/11/10 9:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 29 comments

What Position Do You Sleep In?

What Position Do You Sleep In? On my belly On my belly with one knee up On my back On my side with my body straight On my side with both knees bent (you gotta love fetal position) I'm all over the place Something else - Tell me below... Read more

Sleep Position Gives Personality Insight?


Updated 03/03/11 4:40 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Sleep Position Gives Personality Insight?

Everyone has a preference about the position they sleep in. Personally, I could never fall asleep on my back. I just found out that the way you sleep may give insight into your personality (or someone else's if you sneak a peek at them snoozing). Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the UK Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service analyzed 6 common sleeping positions among 1,000 people, and Read more