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FitSugar readers are here to pump you up. When I asked all of you to list your favorite adrenaline pumping songs, we got quite a response. The Black Eyed Peas, Green Day, and Britney Spears were the most popular suggestions, but we got some lesser known tunes, too. A well-rounded playlist, any of the following ditties are sure to refuel the fire when you think there's no more gasoline in the Read more
I love running on the treadmill, but let's be honest: it's not the most entertaining workout. I usually distract myself from counting down the minutes with a good playlist, audiobook, or tuning in to the gym's TVs. When I forget to take my running headphones, however, I have to entertain myself in an entirely different way. Here are some ways to keep yourself entertained (not to mention Read more
FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV wants you to know: you're hurting your workout when you bring your cell phone into the equation. She shared her three reasons you should stay cell phone-free at the gym in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. 1. It’s hurting your workout (and could cause you to get hurt) If you can text or talk on the phone during any part of your workout, you aren’t working Read more
When people think of Madonna, usually two things come to mind — music and muscles. The famously fit singer always makes exercise and healthy living a priority, and it shows. Whether she's entertaining thousands or just being photographed by paparazzi, Madonna's fit body is always in full view. Her Super Bowl halftime performance will be no different. Before you watch her on stage, learn how she Read more
Happy birthday to Shakira, who turns 35 today! The singer-songwriter has already had a stellar week: on Tuesday she was honored by France as a Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her contribution to music. Besides her obvious talents, we are celebrating Shakira for her dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Keep reading to see what diet and fitness tips we've learned from Shakira Read more
As host of GeekBeat.tv and tech expert extraordinaire, Cali Lewis spends close to 75 percent of her time on the road. It's fitting that during a recent Macworld panel when asked to name five technology innovations she can't live without, she didn't give a coveted spot on the list to just any fad. Cali's list of life-changing tech is a combination of the practical for someone always on the go and Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips By the editors of Prevention Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). Read more
Hilary Duff stopped by a nail salon in LA yesterday. Her growing belly was on display in a striped top, but she has been showing off more wild maternity style since announcing the exciting news in August. Hilary, who is seven months pregnant with her first child, has been staying active with frequent workouts including regular trips to Piloxing class. She's not only focused on fitness though, Read more
FitSugar community member (and fitness instructor) livinginthin gives us a primer on Tabata training, a type of high-intensity interval workout. You've probably heard the word Tabata by now (and if you haven't, you will!). So what exactly is this hot new fitness trend, and why you should care about it? What is Tabata? The term Tabata was coined after the Japanese researcher Dr. Izumi Tabata, Read more
When it comes to exercising, the more you do it, the better you get at it — as in, you become stronger, faster, or more flexible, and not only that, you are able to exercise longer (and losing inches isn't anything to sneeze at either). But no matter how long you've been committed to fitness, make sure you know how to prep to be your best at every workout. A plan: You've suited up, stuffed Read more
