Revamp Your Cardio: Move Your Feet


Updated 05/04/07 3:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Revamp Your Cardio: Move Your Feet

One way your body may be getting bored with your cardio workouts is that you're always working the same muscles over and over again. In order to constantly be challenging yourself, it is a good idea to use different machines. OK, but what if you own an elliptical machine at home? Don't worry, you can still switch things around (and still use the same machine) simply with how you use your feet Read more

Geek Shot: A Photography Landmark


Updated 05/27/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary Picture

Said to be the most photographed bridge in the world, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge celebrates its 75th anniversary today. A technological feat of its day when it was completed in 1937, the bridge is a photographer's muse, both on sunny days and foggy ones, with its iconic international orange color and 746-foot art deco towers. Have you visited the bridge? Share your perspective of the Read more

Britney Spears Rolls Into Austin For Her First Day of X Factor Auditions


Updated 05/25/12 2:14 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Britney Spears at X Factor Auditions Pictures

Austin rolled out a Texas-sized welcome for X Factor judges Britney Spears, Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid today. The foursome were all smiles upon their arrival and looked ready to get down to business on their first day of taping. The group of judges is back together after meeting up last week for the official unveiling of the new X Factor judging panel. When the cameras weren't Read more

Video: Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks's Idol Wager — "Give Me a Foot Massage"


Updated 05/23/12 3:03 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jason Derulo Talking About Jordin Sparks and American Idol

Backstage at part one of the season 11 American Idol finale on Tuesday, Jason Derulo revealed his bet with girlfriend Jordin Sparks to reporters, saying he's hoping Jessica Sanchez wins so he'll receive a foot massage. Plus, Scotty McCreery shares his thoughts on Jennifer Lopez's possible exit from the show. Hear from Jason, Scotty, and the top two contestants in today's PopSugar Rush. 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

What It Takes to Buy a Home


Updated 05/21/12 3:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Buying a Home: Questions to Ask

Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more

An Everyday Athlete Is Still an Athlete


Updated 05/18/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Title IX Woman Athlete's Story

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Risa Isard On June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law, leveling the playing field for female athletes. To mark the 40th anniversary, espnW explore the impact of this landmark legislation. You might not know me, but chances are you know someone like me. I'm that girl who grew up playing hoops in the driveway with Read more

Go Behind the Doors of Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's New Beverly Hills Rental


Updated 05/14/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's Beverly Hills Rental

Known for having a serious house-hopping habit, Jennifer Aniston reportedly has a new piece of real estate to call home. While she's still planning to move into the $21 million Bel Air estate she purchased in January, she's set her sights on a swanky Beverly Hills pad to rent while renovations on her Bel Air home are being completed. While the selling price for the exquisitely designed, Read more

Running Prehab: Toe Scrunch


Updated 04/22/11 9:52 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Do Toe Scrunches to Help Prevent Keep Foot Injuries

Running can take a toll on your feet, but I have found a simple prehab (you know, avoid the injury before it happens) exercise to keep your dogs strong so you can stay on the road. Amy Yoder Begley, training partner of my fave runner Kara Goucher, shared her healthy running secrets with Runner's World. In her arsenal of preventative tricks: the toe scrunch. This simple exercise strengthens the Read more