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Bunions! If you have them you know where they are. That bump on the joint growing just south of your big toe. While you might want to blame your shoes for your bunion, it would be more accurate to blame your parents (they are such excellent scape goats aren't they). Bunions are most often caused by "faulty foot" structure that is an inheritable trait. Certain foot types increase the risk of Read more
When you take a yoga class (especially Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Jivamukti classes), sometimes the instructor will call out the names of the poses in their original language, Sanskrit. Here's a list of some body parts in Sanskrit, so you can get familiar with them. Knowing these Sanskrit words really helped me to remember the names of certain yoga poses. Pada - foot or leg, as in Utthita Hasta Read more
We've made it to the last of the four Standing Hand to Big Toe poses in Ashtanga Yoga. This series is perfect if you're a runner or biker because not only does it increase flexibility in your hips and hamstrings, but it also strengthens your quads and core, and challenges your sense of balance. Sanskrit name: Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana D English translation: Extended Hand to Big Toe Read more
A solid warmup sets you up for a solid workout. When it comes to prepping for strength training, an active warmup primes the joints and muscles, prepping them for the heavy lifting. Lauren, my Equinox trainer, introduced me to these moves, and after a little light cardio — for me, it's five minutes running on a treadmill at a 6 mph pace, but the elliptical or a little jump rope would work — Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Rihanna is one hot singing sensation. Having recently been named the best-selling digital artist of all time — thanks to a whopping 47.5 million downloads of her hits — the sexy songstress is also a top contender for album of the year at this year’s Grammy Awards. But not only does the Barbadian beauty know how to Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are lots (and I mean, lots) of reasons why my motivation to work out during the Winter plummets — from the snowy commute to freezing cold winds to the cold, dry air that hits my chest with such force that it becomes hard to breathe. (Ahem, there's a reason I sign up for races that are after September — this Read more
We predict that solid brights will be a big red-carpet trend this season. At last night's People's Choice Awards, leading ladies Emma Stone, Nina Dobrev, Kristen Bell, and Ginnifer Goodwin all opted for punchy head-to-toe brights. Nina and Emma both opted for green, while Kristen and Ginnifer went for red and pink. These vibrant hues really pop on the red carpet, and we can't wait to see more Read more
Cameron Diaz left a Beverly Hills nail salon and headed to her car on Saturday. She popped up in LA after spending time in Hawaii with friends last week. Cameron Diaz wore a bikini on the beach, where she also showed off her super blond hair. The bright new locks complemented her neon-accented bikini, but Cameron sported a more neutral look, in head-to-toe gray, this weekend. Cameron will be back Read more
Jessica Simpson was in head-to-toe black yesterday for a extraspecial shopping trip. The expectant mother stepped out in LA to continue the hunt for her wedding gown! Jessica has been engaged to fiancé Eric Johnson for the past year, though the pair reportedly pushed back the date of their ceremony once they learned a baby was on the way. Jessica visited Monique Lhuillier's shop with a friend, Read more
When you pick up a stability shoe, you expect it to have some weight to it, keeping with the notion that it takes a lot of extra shoe to keep an overpronating foot on track. But the times they are a changin', and running shoes have gone minimalist, across all categories. When I picked up the LunarEclipse+ Shield ($140) that Nike sent me to test out, I was pleasantly surprised by its lack of heft. Read more
