Gabby Reece Returns to the World of Pro Volleyball


Updated 05/28/10 5:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Gabby Reece Returning to Professional Volleyball

Volleyball superstar Gabrielle Reece made a big announcement this week: the 40-year-old mom is returning to the pro volleyball circuit this July. Calling it her "comeback," Gabby told ABC News that she decided to play on the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) circuit this year because of changes its new owners made. Those changes include a shorter competition schedule and the return Read more

Gabby Reece on Getting Physical With Laird Hamilton


Updated 05/30/11 2:01 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Gabby Reece on Getting Physical With Laird Hamilton

When it comes to fit couples, like former pro beach volleyball fitness guru Gabby Reece and her hunk of a husband pro surfer Laird Hamilton, you have to wonder if they work out together. When posed with Sugar user Spectra's question, "What kind of activities do you do with Laird to stay fit?" Gabby quickly responded, with an almost inaudible chuckle, "Oh my gosh, I try not to train with Laird. Read more

Gabrielle Reece Dishes About Food and Abs


Updated 03/20/10 10:24 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Gabrielle Reece Dishes About Food and Abs

I have been a fan of Gabrielle Reece for a while, and after talking to her recently I would love to work out with her. Why? She doesn't believe in crunches. Gabby is all about functional exercises since the hardest thing to move is your own body. She explained how she tones her midsection: "Over the years, I learned to incorporate doing abs within an all-body exercise. Then you're working in all Read more

Gabrielle Reece on Fitting Fitness Into a Busy Life


Updated 03/20/10 10:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Gabrielle Reece on Fitting Fitness Into a Busy Life

Gabrielle Reece is a fitness idol of mine, and I was lucky enough to speak to her about fitness and motherhood recently. I thought she was cool before, but now I wish she could be my new BFF. Needless to say, Gabby is a busy lady, and many of you were curious about how she fits fitness into her daily routine. Simply put, she's aggressive about it. Comparing her commitment to working out to her Read more

Speak Up: What One Question Would You Ask Gabrielle Reece?


Updated 03/20/10 10:24 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Speak Up: What One Question Would You Ask Gabrielle Reece?

Gabrielle Reece has been spreading the word about the power of fitness and health for a good long while now. She kicked ass playing pro beach volleyball. She models. She talks fitness in Shape magazine, and she even blogs! As a mother of two, Gabby has also helped us stay fit while pregnant and bounce back after babies arrive. I will be talking with Gabrielle soon and would love to ask her your Read more

Think of Your Workout as Active Meditation


Updated 03/12/09 8:15 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Think of Your Workout as Active Meditation

There's more to working out than improving your physical fitness since moving your body can also benefit your mind. Many of you are not that into types of exercise that typically lend themselves to sharpening mental awareness, but in no way does that mean you're unable to develop a mind/body connection through other forms of exercise. Goddess on the sand, Gabrielle Reece, calls her beach Read more

Celebaby Roundup


Updated 12/09/08 7:13 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Celebaby Roundup

Holidays are just a bit harder to prepare for when you've got lil ones in tow. Celebs are carting around their shopping bags and their children, but despite the hustle and bustle of the season (and their star status), they still seem to be making time for the best gift of all: their kids. Flynet and Source Read more

Words That Move You . . .


Updated 09/14/09 10:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Words That Move You . . .

"Don't just do something new once and give up. Give yourself eight tries . . . then if you absolutely hate it, move on to something else." — Gabby Reece in Shape magazine Need a little more motivation to try something new, like a side elbow plank? Then check out all my Words That Move You. Source Read more

DVD Review: Fit and Healthy Prenatal Workouts With Gabrielle Reece


Updated 09/14/09 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

DVD Review: Fit and Healthy Prenatal Workouts With Gabrielle Reece

On the next stop in my Fit Momma series, I took on Fit and Healthy Prenatal Workouts With Gabrielle Reece. Let me start by saying I am a huge Gabby Reece fan. She's very inspiring so I was thrilled when she put out this video with trainer Mike Monroe. All the exercises have been approved by a leading OB-GYN, so you know that you're not putting yourself (or your baby) in an unsafe situation. The Read more

Sugar Bits — Late Night Talk Shows Return to TV


Updated 01/05/08 9:33 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Sugar Bits — Late Night Talk Shows Return to TV

Late night TV's return last evening met mixed results, as only Letterman and Ferguson were able to use writers and Leno and O'Brien had to go it alone, resulting in Conan showing off Christmas cards and spinning his wedding ring on his desk for as long as he could. Good or bad, it's still nice to have something fresh on TV. — AP After going on maternity leave in October in preparation for the Read more