Prenatal Pole Dancing With Christina Applegate


Updated 12/07/10 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Video of Pregnant Christina Applegate Pole Dancing

Prenatal workouts are becoming more popular with the pregnant set: actress Bridget Moynahan hit the gym while pregnant, Olympian Kerri Walsh made sure to stretch, and one of our very own editors kept up with her yoga practice. Pregnant Christina Applegate takes a different approach — her prenatal workout involves a stripper pole, fishnets, and platform heels! Check out this hilarious prenatal Read more

This Gives Laughing Yoga a Whole New Meaning


Updated 03/21/10 3:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Yoga Video Satires

The Inappropriate Yoga Guy has always been one of my favorite yoga satire videos, but this one I just came across on YogaDork.com takes the cake. I'll warn you that it's NSFW or safe for sensitive yogis, but if you can take a joke, you'll be rolling on the floor after classic lines such as: "I want to do Hot Yoga. I want to lose 10 pounds today because I have dinner at the Applebees tonight and I Read more

Singing Meets Yoga Circa 1944


Updated 09/06/10 7:26 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Video of Early Yoga Pioneers The Ross Sisters

I tend to think that yoga became a fitness trend in the late '90s, but these three yoginis were doing it way back when. Known as The Ross Sisters, this trio was big in the 1940s. They're adorable and boy-oh-boy are they bendy. They're also incredibly strong — check out how they can hold Forearm Stand Scorpion with what appears to be no effort at all. Although they were probably considered more Read more

Help, I'm Afraid of the Treadmill


Updated 01/05/10 8:43 AM · Posted by · 22 comments

Help, I'm Afraid of the Treadmill

FitSugar reader ccath posted this question in our RunningSugar community group. I'm planning on joining my college gym really soon. I've been doing lots of push-ups — sometimes I do 500 in a day, not exaggerating — but I still feel fat. I feel like my abs should be toned, but besides my arms I don't notice any difference. I feel fatter. Anyway, as I was saying I'm going to join the gym, and Read more

Scare the Pounds Right Off of You


Updated 12/06/09 1:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Attack Cardio With Vinnie Jones

The folks from Funny or Die (FOD) have done it again. With the help of the intimidating actor and soccer player Vinnie Jones, they've made this hilarious (and not PG) weight loss spoof. As humorous as the horribly wrong systems such as the Shake Weight and ThighGlider, I think the FOD folks might be on to something with their Attack Cardio system. As Jones himself says: "Nothing burns calories Read more

Anthony Edwards Makes His Return to TV


Updated 10/31/09 3:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Anthony Edwards Returns to TV

If you are fan of Anthony Edwards, get excited. The actor is returning to TV in a new five-hour NBC television special. You may have even heard of the much-anticipated program — it's a little something called the New York City Marathon. Watch this hilarious video as Edwards describes how he's been preparing for his next acting role as "a runner." And make sure to hold out until the three-minute Read more

Running Is the New Currency


Updated 09/28/09 5:20 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Running Is the New Currency

Brooks wants you to run, and now they're encouraging your kids to run too. This may seem cruel, but it sure gets those kids moving. Too bad there aren't cheesecake trucks or bacon-wrapped scallop trucks because this could totally work for grown-ups too! Read more

Marathon Nipple Stand?


Updated 09/12/09 6:13 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Brooks Running Shoe Commercial About Free Nipple Taping

Brooks wants you to love running, but the brand realizes that there are some unpleasantries tied to the sport. So they're offering free nipple taping. How sweet of them to want to help out. After seeing the commercial below, all I can say is thank god for sports bras. Read more

Healthy Food Fast Food Gets Funky


Updated 09/01/09 12:41 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Healthy Food Fast Food Gets Funky

Fast food isn't the healthiest, but while on the road, sometimes it's the only option. So if you need some advice on what healthy foods to order the next time you find yourself at a drive-thru, take it from these guys. Read more