Pilates Tip: Avoid the Head Rush


Updated 05/02/09 7:16 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Pilates Tip: Avoid the Head Rush

When I am gardening and move from a deep squat to standing, I get a little lightheaded. It is not really disconcerting, but when it happens when I'm doing Pilates, well that is a different story. Exercises where you move from horizontal to vertical quickly can create a sudden lowering of blood pressure, which can make you dizzy. The most simple way to avoid the head rush is to move more slowly. Read more

Key Skin Care Products Every Woman Should Own


Updated 05/22/12 4:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Essential Skin Care Products

A trip to the skin care aisle can be a dizzying experience, but it doesn't have to be so complicated. And while it's obviously important to make sunscreen a part of your daily routine, there are a few key items every woman should include on her must-have list, explains Suki Kramer, founder and president of Suki skin care. They are . . . A great exfoliator: "From jump-starting collagen to Read more

Guess the Engagement Ring Style!


Updated 05/03/12 3:54 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 67 comments

Different Types of Engagement Ring Cuts

You hear the engagement ring terms being thrown around — cushion-cut, bezel, princess — but do you know what it means? If you choose to get engaged, will you know what you want? There's a surfeit amount of styles to choose from — enough to leave you dizzy — so we're going to test your bling knowledge. When you're done here, be sure to check out our other wedding stories! Question 1 of Read more

5 Tips For Choosing the Right Skin Care Routine For You


Updated 05/04/12 5:23 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Choose the Right Skin Care Routine

A trip down the beauty aisle can be a dizzying experience, particularly when it comes to choosing the best skin care regimen for your needs. Look behind all the fancy creams and serums, though. All it takes to get it right is a little diligence — and an easy four-step cleanse, tone, moisturize, and treat routine — explains Suki Kramer, president and founder of Suki skin care. Get a closer Read more

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Workout


Updated 03/28/12 5:22 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Not to Do During a Workout

There are many things you shouldn't do before a workout, such as cold stretching (learn more prewrokout no-nos here). To make the most of your actual workout, here are a handful of things to avoid while getting your sweat on. Exercise on an empty stomach: Used as a common weight-loss technique, exercising on an empty stomach can actually prevent weight loss. Without fuel in your system, Read more

Does The Lorax Live Up to Dr. Seuss' Book's High Standards?


Updated 02/28/12 3:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of The Lorax Movie For Kids

In our family, The Lorax is put on a pedestal. When my firstborn was younger, its rhythmic verses lulled him to sleep, making it a favorite for this tired mama. Now it is part of our weekly rotation, with my son reciting lines from memory as we make our way through Dr. Seuss's tale of overindustrialization and environmentalism. We have a special bond over The Lorax, so there was no question Read more

Younger Women Getting Heart Attacks Without Realizing It, Study Says


Updated 02/22/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Heart Attack Symptoms For Younger Women

You may think that heart attacks happen when you're older, and when they do, the sudden, gripping pain in your chest will be all you need to know that you're having one. But a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that in reality, women are getting heart attacks younger and without the normal symptoms we think are the signs of a heart attack. The study, Read more

No Headphones? 5 Ways to Entertain Yourself on the Treadmill


Updated 02/28/12 9:33 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Not Be Bored on the Treadmill

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

From the Community: Exercises to Avoid Later in Pregnancy


Updated 01/19/12 1:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Exercises to Avoid When Pregnant in Your Second or Third Trimester

Recently, OnSugar blogger Coach Lark Says offered advice on how to work out while you're pregnant and in your first trimester. Here's a follow-up post with more advice on exercises to avoid in your second and third trimesters. In my last post, I went over the benefits to exercising while pregnant and listed some basic guidelines. In the second and third trimester, you should limit or avoid Read more

How to Prevent a Bad Running Day


Updated 01/26/12 4:43 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

How to Prevent a Bad Running Day

Some days I slip on my sports bra and sneaks and I feel so light and strong — like I could keep going and going. Other days it seems like my legs are trudging through mud. What gives? We can't prevent bad running days entirely, but here are a few things you can do in order to have more good days than bad. Get enough sleep the night before. Hit the hay early enough so you get seven to nine Read more