Do You Like Working Out Barefoot?


Updated 11/18/10 3:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Working Out Barefoot

While working out on the stationary bike a few weeks ago, I had the incredible urge to take off my shoes. I don't know exactly how to explain it except to say that my feet felt disconnected with the rest of my body. Kicking off my shoes worked like a charm; my feet felt engaged, and I felt more grounded to the bike. I've been doing it ever since — whenever I work out at home to one of my Read more

What Lurks in the Grass


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 22 comments

What Lurks in the Grass

Barefoot and fancy free? Think again. Dermatologist Judith Hellman explained recently to the New York Times about the dangers lurking in the grass. Check out these reasons for you to keep your flip-flops on when out at the park lounging on the lawn. Sharp blades of grass can cut the soles of your feet, creating an entryway for germs and bacteria. Plantar warts and athlete's foot can live on Read more

Happy Hour: Barefoot Bubbly Chardonnay


Updated 09/09/09 3:08 PM · Posted by partysugar · 13 comments

Happy Hour: Barefoot Bubbly Chardonnay

Recently I had the chance to taste Barefoot's new Bubbly Chardonnay. Like a classic Chardonnay, it has a fresh fruit aroma, citrus apple flavor, and golden straw color. The body is refreshing and buoyant and the finish is crisp and light. The best thing about this bubbly is the incredible price; I've spotted it at Trader Joe's for only $4.99! If you plan on hosting a Mother's Day brunch or Read more

Running Barefoot


Updated 01/29/11 8:57 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Running Barefoot

I love when the weather gets warmer and I can finally wear flip flops and let the wind blow through my toes. Feeing the cool grass beneath my feet is what spring is all about. Other people have taken it to the next level and run barefoot. Some athletes train and compete shoeless, like South African runner Zola Budd, a former Olympic track and field competitor. So why do they do it? To prove Read more

Scarlett Johansson Is a Minimalist Runner — Are You?


Updated 05/28/11 3:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Scarlett Johansson in Vibram FIveFingers Barefoot Running Shoes

Scarlett Johansson took to the streets in a pair of bright pink Vibram FiveFingers during a run with beau Sean Penn and friend Owen Wilson. The threesome made their way through a Los Angeles neighborhood together, and Scarlett demonstrated that like Reese Witherspoon, she is a midfoot striker. Striking the ground with your midfoot provides greater shock absorption than heel striking, and it puts Read more

How Much Do You Know About the Barefoot Contessa?


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Ina Garten Quiz

Happy Birthday, Ina Garten! Today, the Food Network star and celebrity food personality turns another year older, ringing in her 64th. The Barefoot Contessa, as her fans call her, is always cool and collected when it comes to elegant home entertaining. How much do you know about her interesting life and accomplishments? Find out when you take this quiz! Source Take the Quiz Read more

A Look Back at the Barefoot Running Trend


Updated 12/05/11 3:03 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Why Barefoot Running Is So Popular

Are we better runners when the shoes come off? That's the question more runners are asking, thanks to the growing popularity of barefoot running, one of this year's biggest running trends. It's not a new trend, however. Serious runners have been braving the asphalt sans shoes professionally for decades (some have even competed in the Olympics without them!), but the movement started gaining Read more

Tips For Practicing Yoga in the Winter


Updated 01/18/12 7:52 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Winter Yoga Tips

When cold, brisk air is blowing outside, I crave practicing yoga in a heated room. Walking around barefoot in a tank top and feeling the warm arm on my skin is incredibly liberating. Practicing yoga in the Winter is a little different than in the summertime, so here are some things you should keep in mind until the thaw. Don't just head to class in your just your capris. Be sure to wear warm Read more

Ina Garten: Love Her or Leave Her?


Updated 09/06/11 2:37 PM · Posted by · 20 comments

Ina Garten Denies Wish From Cancer Patient, How Do You Feel About Her?

I was disappointed to hear that one of my favorite Food Network personalities, Ina Garten (or the Barefoot Contessa), has turned down the request to cook with a Make-A-Wish cancer patient. Apparently, a 6-year-old boy with leukemia asked to cook with Garten not once, but twice — and he was repeatedly told no. According to Garten's reps, the Hamptons chef is currently too busy to meet with the Read more

Should You Start Barefoot Running?


Updated 10/18/11 6:11 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

ACE Study on the Benefits of Barefoot Running

Has the sight of celebs traipsing around town in Vibram FiveFingers made you anxious to start barefoot running? Responding to the minimalist shoe craze, the American Council on Exercise decided to test out those barefoot running shoes to see how they fared for normal everyday runners. The council tested Vibram's Bilkia model on 16 recreational joggers and compared their performance running in Read more