Walking Tip: Walk Backwards and Sideways


Updated 10/04/07 7:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Walking Tip:  Walk Backwards and Sideways

Most of us learned to walk when we were around one year old. We've been walking ever since, and quite frankly, I think we got it down. We're pros at the whole walking thing. It's a great mode of transportation, and brisk walking is also great exercise. Thirty minutes a day will help you stay healthy. Regular walking can get pretty boring though, not only for your brain, but also for your Read more

Hysteria Director Tanya Wexler Talks Vibrators, Faking It, and Duck Sex


Updated 05/25/12 1:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hysteria Director Interview

Don't be shy . . . It's time to talk sex toys! And Hysteria director Tanya Wexler is writing us a prescription for pleasure. Tanya's film — what she calls "the vibrator movie you can bring your mom to" — is in limited release and stars Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Rupert Everett. When working on a romantic comedy that centers around the invention of the vibrator, you end up with some Read more

Emily VanCamp, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Robin Thicke Talk Family, Fashion, Vacations at ABC's Bash


Updated 05/17/12 10:26 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

ABC Upfronts Party Pictures 2012

ABC hosted a bash for the casts of their TV shows, both old and new, last night at NYC's Dream Downtown Hotel to celebrate the Upfronts. Hayden Panettiere and Connie Britton cuddled up after a long day promoting their new series Nashville. Another new program, Duets, had the support of judges Robin Thicke, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend. Many of ABCs returning hits were represented, too, like Read more

Wee! A Total-Body Playground Circuit Workout


Updated 05/07/12 10:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Playground Circuit Workout

Playgrounds aren't just for the kiddos. Why not use the equipment to do a little strength training after you run or bike ride through the park, or while your children are playing (might as well tone your tush rather than just sitting on it)? Check out this five-minute circuit workout to target your entire body from head to toe. For a full workout, repeat the circuit six times through for a total Read more

Zac Efron Dishes on His Full-Body Transformation in Men's Health


Updated 04/13/12 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Zac Efron Pictures in Men's Health May 2012

Zac Efron shows off his newly buff body on the May cover of Men's Health, which is on newsstands on April 17. He'll soon be on the big screen when his most recent movie project, The Lucky One, is released on April 20. The former Disney Channel star showed up in a t-shirt and Vans for the shoot at LA's Weddington Golf & Tennis center, where he hit golf balls on the driving range. Zac has been Read more

What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Sex and Feminism


Updated 04/14/12 4:53 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Modern Feminism

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Lisa Solod, who came of age during the sexual revolution, explores what feminism means to this generation. My mother married my father because, she told me in a rare moment of candor, she wanted to have sex with him. She was 25 and tired of pre-sex fumbling and stolen kisses. My father was, of course, far Read more

"Why am I Suddenly Attracting All My Ex-Boyfriends?"


Updated 04/17/12 6:33 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Why am I Suddenly Attracting All My Ex-Boyfriends?

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! After being in a committed relationship, I found myself suddenly single. The relationship ended on bad terms — as in, he had an affair — so it took me a while to get over the pain. I've moved on from the situation now, but not on to another romance. The irony of it all? Three guys I Read more

How to Maximize Those Butt-Toning Squats


Updated 04/12/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Doing Squats Effectively

If strong, sculpted legs are what you're after, you've got to become one with the squat. The basic exercise targets glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core, so incorporating it into your strength-training workouts is definitely worth your while. Here are some ways to get more bang for your butt — er, I mean buck — when doing squats. Focus on your heels: When doing a squat, make sure to shift Read more

Squat Walk This Way: A Tush-Toning Thera-Band Exercise


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Squat Walks With a Resistance Band

When exercising, it's crucial to concentrate on your glutes. These muscles help stabilize and support your legs, back, and pelvis, and if you slack on working this area, you will begin to feel it in your back. To get you on your way, try this squat walking exercise with a Thera-Band. (The exercise can easily be done without the use of a Thera-Band, but the resistance helps to really target the Read more

Reasons to Own a Jump Rope


Updated 04/10/12 4:12 AM · Posted by · 20 comments

Health Benefits of Jumping Rope

If running outside is not your cup of tea, and steep gym prices prevent you from hitting the pool or a spin class, you'll need an inexpensive and easy way to keep up with your cardio sessions. You may associate a jump rope with school-aged girls, boxers, or those in the military, but jump ropes are a great tool to keep in your home gym and here's why. Cheap way to save time while burning major Read more