Why Feel The "Y": Core Concepts


Updated 04/05/07 8:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Why Feel The "Y": Core Concepts

Do you work your "Y"? Well you should...it is an easy way to feel connected to your "core." The "Y" connects your armpits to your belly button, and then your pelvic floor (like a kagel) pulling up toward your navel. Feeling these points connected gets your external obliques to work so your rib cage stays aligned over your pelvis. Engaging the pelvic floor stabilizes the lower part of the Read more

How Not to Destroy Your Marriage


Updated 05/18/12 12:53 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Not to Destroy Your Marriage

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Mark Tyrrell offers eight relationship tools to make your marriage work. "All marriages are happy. It's the living together afterward that causes all the trouble." — Raymond Hull So how do you make your marriage work? Or do you just blindly hope it'll take care of itself? Think of a hot, successful Read more

How to Make Your Push-Ups More Effective


Updated 04/13/12 6:24 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Do Push-Ups Correctly

Push-ups may be basic, but it takes some time, strength, and awareness to do them correctly. Once you get the hang of this simple exercise, you'll be amazed at how sculpted and strong your arms, chest, core, and shoulders will be. Here are some tips for perfecting your push-up and making it work for you. Find your form: Before you can move on, make sure you're actually doing a push-up the right Read more

Yoga No-Nos For Pregos


Updated 04/15/12 2:56 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

What to Avoid in Yoga When Pregnant

Fun issues like nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, and the need to hit the ladies' room — three different times during a workout! — makes it difficult to keep up with a regular exercise routine when pregnant. If you're expecting, taking up yoga (or continuing to go) is wonderful because not only does it alleviate some of these annoying discomforts, your body will stay strong and flexible. Read more

4 Reasons to Stick With Pilates


Updated 04/15/12 10:27 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

The Benefits of Pilates

Fad workouts come and go, but Pilates continues to be a favorite among Hollywood starlets and well-versed fitness fanatics. What's to love about the exercise? Check out these four reasons to do Pilates below. Complementary workout: Whether you are a hard-core swimmer or a bootcamp devotee, incorporating Pilates into your workout routine helps keep your muscles loose and flexible, important for Read more

How to Stay Forever Young Like Madonna


Updated 05/25/12 9:59 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How Madonna Stays in Shape

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! When you see Madonna on a talk show this week promoting her new album, MDNA (out now!), or during one of the stops on her world tour, which kicks off on May 29, you’ll be checking out moves choreographed by former Broadway dancer Nicole Winhoffer. She appeared in shows like Wicked and 42nd Street, among Read more

Full Spec Details of the New iPad


Updated 03/07/12 5:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

New iPad Specs and Details

The new iPad was announced today — will you buy it or skip it? While the main upgraded features were detailed at the event, the full specs were kept out of the spotlight. The Apple store is finally up and running, so we can get a good look at other changes or upgrades coming with the new iPad. Interested? Get the details about all the specs that matter to you below. Body The new iPad comes Read more

Samsung Galaxy Note Gets Price and Release Date


Updated 01/30/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Samsung Galaxy Note Price and Release Date

The biggest smartphone (or tiniest tablet?) we've ever seen, the Samsung Galaxy Note has finally received a price and release date: it's headed to AT&T on Feb. 19 for $300. Whether you're looking for a powerful smartphone or portable tablet, the Galaxy Note has you covered. Coming with a 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, 1.4GHz dual-core processor, HSPA+ and LTE connectivity for fast upload Read more

How to Get Rihanna's Rock-Hard Abs


Updated 01/19/12 11:34 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rihanna's Ab Workout

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

Samsung Galaxy Note Coming Soon With Fancy Stylus


Updated 01/09/12 3:54 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Samsung Galaxy Note Details From CES 2012

Size may not matter to most, but according to Samsung's research, you're gonna love its new Galaxy Note. Packed with a massive 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED screen (the largest smartphone screen in the world, naturally), it's the perfect size for those who want a larger viewing experience but don't want to carry around a tablet in their bag. The 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 4G LTE connectivity Read more