Get Physical: How Bout Some Wiffle Ball?


Updated 09/09/07 10:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Get Physical: How Bout Some Wiffle Ball?

Since baseball season is in full gear, why not get outside and hit some wiffle balls? It's fun, easy to play, and sure to relieve some stress (laughing at yourself is the best part). One great thing about this "sport" is that the equipment has to be just about the cheapest on the planet -- The ball and bat cost $4.25 through Amazon. Another great thing - a dinky wiffle ball can't cause nearly Read more

Get in Gear: Baden Pink Soccer Ball


Updated 11/30/08 9:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Get in Gear: Baden Pink Soccer Ball

I grew up playing soccer and realized it is time to introduce my girly-girl to the sport. I was looking for the right ball since my daughter is very particular about design, and I found this Pink soccer ball by Baden. It even has a cool "liquid" pattern all over the ball. It comes only in size 4, but no worries since that is the official size and weight. Girls and soccer just go together, Read more

Dodgeball? A Workout?


Updated 04/22/07 5:25 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Okay, I'm having major PE flashbacks here. Dodgeball was definitely not my favorite sport as a child, but Dodgeball, the movie definitely sparked my interest in the sport as an adult. I just found out that Crunch Fitness Gyms offer Dodgeball 101 classes. Dodgeball is back folks! You get a great cardio workout from all that running around, ducking, and throwing balls. Playing this fast-paced Read more

4 Reasons to Add an Exercise Ball to Your Home Gym


Updated 05/22/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Use an Exercise Ball

The exercise ball may occupy a lot of room in your home gym, but it's one versatile piece of equipment. Find out how to get the most out of your exercise ball below. A healthier seat: Ditch your normal seat on the couch and sit on an exercise ball instead. Using a ball to sit helps correct your posture, tones your abs, and encourages you to stretch, all of which sounds a lot better than the Read more

Milla Jovovich Shares Her New Big Project (and Her Look)


Updated 05/24/12 3:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Milla Jovovich Talks "Electric Sky" at Cannes

You might know Milla Jovovich as a model and actress, but her talents don't end there; she's a singer and musician, too. Last night, at a Chopard and L'Oréal Paris bash, Milla shared a bit about her new synth-pop single, "Electric Sky," which she debuted at the Life Ball in Vienna. "It's really exciting," she said of her forthcoming EP. "It was me and my two closest friends. We just did it in Read more

6 Beach Workouts For a Sunny Memorial Day Weekend


Updated 05/23/12 3:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beach Workouts

Hopefully this weekend will involve some fun in the sun, but that doesn't have to be limited to sipping a frozen cocktail on a deck chair. To get you inspired for an outdoor sweat session, we've rounded up some fun fitness routines for the beach — check off your daily workout for the day while enjoying the sun! Fit and fast: Got 12 minutes? Do this simple CrossFit circuit workout as hard as Read more

Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead


Updated 05/24/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

At-Home Barre Workout Ideas

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Takes Us on a Luxe Ladylike Picnic — See the Complete Collection Here


Updated 05/24/12 8:27 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Pictures

Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2013 collection offered up a plethora of plush, picnic-ready looks for sunny days ahead. And while you may have pastoral images of lazy lawn spreads and fruit-filled wicker baskets in mind, this country-chic girl wears her gingham prints in luxe satins and silks. The iconic designer presented a cool mix of traditionally sleek looks — black-and-white short suits, apple Read more

Carrie Underwood Poses With Husband Mike Fisher at the Billboard Music Awards


Updated 05/22/12 10:18 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Carrie Underwood and Husband at Billboard Awards 2012

Carrie Underwood brought her husband, Mike Fisher, as her date to the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this evening. She dressed up in a sparkly Oscar de la Renta ball gown and accessorized with a pink jeweled clutch. Carrie is performing at tonight's show, which is being hosted by Modern Family's Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen. It's been a busy few weeks for Carrie, who released Read more

Shia and Tom Hardy Bring a Double Dose of Hotness to Cannes For Lawless


Updated 05/19/12 11:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy Cannes Film Festival Pictures

Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy play brothers on the big screen in Lawless, which they debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, today. The two made a handsome pair at their morning photocall, where they joined their leading ladies Jessica Chastain and Mia Wasikowska. Shia was sporting a well-manicured scruff while Tom has clearly been growing out his facial hair. Jessica has been the Read more