Relax Already: Free Your Mind


Updated 07/29/07 11:06 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Relax Already: Free Your Mind

OK, so if you're anything like me, everything that is going on in your life can really start to clutter your brain. Then you're not sleeping, you're schedule's off and you just feel like crap. Instead of letting it all pile up, use these three simple tips to de-clutter you brain: Get moving. It should come as not surprise to you that exercise is my number one brain clearing activity. When the Read more

Celebrate Solstice: Get Out and Do Something


Updated 06/21/07 11:14 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Celebrate Solstice:  Get Out and Do Something

Ultra-marathoner Dean Karnazes has decided to take advantage of the longest day of the year and run, since after all that is what he does best. Oddly enough he will be running on a treadmill. Karnazes is attempting to break the world record for the most miles logged on a treadmill in 24 hours, and to do so he needs to run 153.76 miles. After running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days, Read more

Wii, The First Fit Video Game?


Updated 12/11/06 12:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Wii, The First Fit Video Game?

I am so excited to welcome geek to the Sugar team! And while, she and I may not always see eye to eye on the benefit of video games, the Nintendo's Wii ($250) is one video game that I actually think is totally great too. Wii is quite possibly one of the first "Fit approved" video games because instead of sitting sedentary on your couch eating chips, Wii players actually get up and move... a lot. Read more

4 Ways to Get Your Yoga on — No Mat Required!


Updated 05/28/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Unique Yoga Classes

Traditionally yoga is done on the floor, but your mat isn't the only place you can stretch, strengthen, and calm your body and mind. Since yoga's burst in popularity, people have figured out ways to incorporate basic yoga poses into other forms of movement and fitness. If you're a fan of practicing on your mat, check out these four exciting ways to deepen your love affair with yoga. Paddleboard Read more

Jackie Warner's Calorie-Blasting Power Pyramid Workout


Updated 05/26/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Jackie Warner Workout

Work your entire body pyramid-style with celeb trainer Jackie Warner in just 10 minutes. Each time-saving exercise combines two moves, making the workout efficient and effective. To build strength and torch calories, you'll work your muscles to exhaustion. Grab some dumbbells and get ready to work out with Jackie. Looking for more? Tone your upper body in 10 with this workout for sexy sculpted Read more

Insanity's Shaun T's Last-Minute Diet and Exercise Tips


Updated 05/24/12 4:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shaun T's Diet and Exercise Tips For Last-Minute Summer Prep

Shaun T, the personal trainer who's motivated millions with his at-home workouts, knows how to get people in shape in a short amount of time. After all, his Insanity workout program promises incredible results in just 60 days of sweating and jumping in front of your TV. With Summer a mere few weeks away, we spoke with Shaun about how to get in shape for anything — whether it's a beach holiday, 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

4 Time-Saving Tips For a Healthy Lifestyle


Updated 05/24/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Time-Saving Tips

Summers can be incredibly busy — between shuttling kids to and from activities to planning and going on vacation, all the activities that come along with the season can leave you pressed for time. Luckily, we've got a few suggestions for how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, even if you've only got minutes to spare. Total-body in 20: Breaking up your workout in just 10- or 20-minute increments Read more

Jennifer Love Hewitt "Feels Like a Real Hooker" on Her Show


Updated 05/24/12 9:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jennifer Love Hewitt on Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson was in a flirty mood last night when Jennifer Love Hewitt stopped by to talk about her show The Client List. He admitted that he couldn't keep his eyes off her cleavage, and then moved on to talk about the steamy subject matter of her show. Jennifer didn't seem to mind the advances, but when Craig asked her if she ever gets embarrassed playing a prostitute, she admitted that there Read more

5 Steps to Your Best Blowout Ever


Updated 05/24/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do a Blowout at Home

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: It's not every day you get a lesson in blowouts from Alli Webb, founder of the Drybar blowout bars. Rule number one: If you've gotten your blowouts down to 10 minutes, you're doing something wrong. (Sorry!) Webb gave me the rundown on the other most common styling mistakes — and how to get the ultimate results. Get her advice when Read more