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Get in Gear: Nathan QuickDraw Hydration Carrier

FitSugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:30:00 PDT

When you're running, it's important to stay hydrated, since you can end up sweating a lot. Waistpacks that hold water bottles are great for biking and hiking when I need to have my hands free, but when I'm running, I love the easy access of a hand held water bottle.

Check out this one made by Nathan. This is the 2008 QuickDraw Plus Hydration Bottle. It's got padded and adjustable straps so you can secure it snugly and comfortably to your hand. The water bottle can hold up to 22 oz. of water and there's a zippered pouch to keep small essentials like keys, tissues or a cell phone.

Another thing that's great about holding a water bottle in your hand is that since it's filled with water, it acts as a weight. I switch back and forth between my left and right hand every minute or so to work both arms equally.

The pink version shown here has a tiny pink ribbon on it so you can show your support for breast cancer awareness. Order this hydration bottle ($16.19) from BikeSomWhere.com.

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read more You can choose Yellow, Black, Green or Lime.

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Travel Down Under With Their Girls

Lauren Turner — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:33:35 PST

The whole Kidman-Urban family stepped out in Sydney yesterday. Nicole carried 1-year-old Faith while Keith held onto Sunday's hand. The foursome recently traveled Down Under, where Keith will appear on the Australian version of The Voice. He'll mentor a group of singers along with other coaches Seal, Joel Madden, and Delta Goodrem in the series, which will air sometime this year. Keith's been the one singing lately, since he hit the stage at the Grand Ole Opry for his first post-throat surgery show earlier this month and had two concerts in Texas over the weekend. He's not the only star to recently recover from the vocal cord procedure since Adele made her own return performance at last night's Grammys.

Tone Your Middle With the Kettlebell Windmill

Susi May — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:27:14 PST

Swinging kettlebells around at the gym makes me feel like a super toughie. But I do love the sassy feeling I get doing slow and controlled windmills, a move I just learned from my Equinox trainer Lauren. Like most kettlebell moves, this is a full-body exercise, but the work is at your waist, toning the obliques and stretching the sides of the torso. The shoulders and arms are worked nicely, too.

If you're a beginner, try this exercise with no weights. Once you feel familiar with the sequence, add one five-pound dumbbell into the mix, holding the weight in the hand that remains held above the head. When you're ready, progress to using a set of four-kilogram (8.8 pounds) kettlebells.

Start toning your love handles now; bikini season is right around the corner.

Jennifer Garner Kicks Off the Week at Breakfast With Seraphina

Lauren Turner — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:30:01 PST

Jennifer Garner held onto Seraphina's hand as they headed out to grab breakfast in LA this morning. The duo got back to their weekly routine following a fun weekend. On Friday. Jennifer took Violet and Seraphina to the beach, where she watched the girls play in the sand. Sunday was all about time with dad Ben Affleck, who was spotted at a farmers market with Violet and Seraphina. He and the girls picked up produce and a bunch of flowers before heading home to presumably watch the Super Bowl. Ben's a big Patriots fan, though his team lost to the NY Giants in the exciting matchup. There were plenty of fans disappointed by the outcome, including Tom Brady's wife, Gisele Bundchen, who expressed her frustration with a few expletives after the game.

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler Celebrate His Big Interview With Dinner

Lauren Turner — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:56:01 PST

George Clooney held Stacy Keibler's hand as they left Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood yesterday. It was a special evening for George, since his Inside the Actors Studio episode aired and he got candid on everything from his home on Lake Como to pranking Brad Pitt. Brad had a chance to chime in on the jokes in his own interview with James Lipton, which took place in NYC last night. Brad continued chatting this morning when he stopped by The Today Show with Moneyball costar Jonah Hill. The duo are talking up their movie in the run-up to the Oscars, where Brad and Jonah are both up for honors and Moneyball is nominated for best picture. Since George and his The Descendants also got a nod, the award show fun between Brad and George should continue on Feb. 26.

Got Two Left Feet? Let Zumba Help You Find the Beat

Self — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:12:19 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar!

If you're anything like me, Zumba has always held a certain allure, but the very idea of dancing in front of a roomful of people sounds about as appealing as doing my taxes or making a spur-of-the-moment appointment at the DMV. I'm not just painfully shy about busting a move but hopelessly uncoordinated in the booty-shaking department.

So after years of avoiding Zumba for fear of embarrassing myself, I decided it was time to stop being a wallflower and start working up a sweat. "I used to be a very shy person but I have learned that everything in life is about attitude," says Gisella Ferreira, a Zumba instructor at the Brasil Brasil Cultural Center in Los Angeles. "Having a positive attitude makes all the difference, so go with an open mind and let yourself enjoy the party!"

As for doing the actual dance steps, Ferreira is quick to point out that literally anybody can follow along with a little practice. "I see new Zumba students every day that have never danced in their lives and are able to dance through the whole class," she says. "Zumba is a world dance fitness party. It's easy to do, effective, and totally exhilarating." If that's not enough motivation, Ferreira says Zumba burns between 500 and 800 calories per class and targets "glutes, thighs, calves, abdominals, core, pectorals, biceps, and triceps."

Ready to get this party started? Add this five-move sequence to your regular workout routine four days a week and, before you know it, you'll be dancing in the streets. Read on for the workout.

Jennifer Lopez Slips Into a Swimsuit and Snuggles With Casper

Molly Goodson — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:50:37 PST

Jennifer Lopez showed off her figure in a formfitting one-piece bathing suit on the set of a photo shoot in Miami on Friday. She is out promoting the latest season of American Idol, which premiered earlier this month, and for this work-related trip she brought along her boyfriend Casper Smart. Idol may be off to a slower start in its 11th year on the air, but things are going well in Jennifer's personal life. Casper defended his and J Lo's age difference recently, saying "close your ears and open your heart!" She's also getting along well with her ex, Marc Anthony, despite rumors of trouble when they split last Summer and when she took up with her much younger backup dancer. Jennifer and Marc even held hands at a recent event to promote their upcoming reality show ¡Q'Viva! The Chosen to show just how friendly they are as exes.

Tom and Suri Cruise Hit Disneyland Together

Allie Merriam — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:40:14 PST

Tom Cruise took Suri to Disneyland yesterday afternoon. The father-daughter duo held hands as they walked between rides, and were even seen taking a spin for two on the teacups. Suri, who was dressed up for the occasion, made the rounds with her face painted. The outing comes at a relatively calm period for Tom, work-wise. He's between projects after making a press tour for box-office champ Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol and finishing filming One Shot. He's got promoting his Summer movie Rock of Ages to come on the 2012 agenda. Tom's also branched out with his growing online presence. Tom Cruise joined WhoSay, and will hopefully now share even more pictures of his adventures.

Drew Barrymore and Her Fiancé Premiere Big Miracle Together

Allie Merriam — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:45:46 PST

Drew Barrymore brought fiancé Will Kopelman along last night for a Washington DC premiere of her new movie Big Miracle that benefited the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. They held hands and posed for photos for their first public event as an engaged duo, which took place at the AMC Loews Georgetown 14. Drew went down to the capital after a day of press in NYC. She kicked things off at Good Morning America, talking about both the feel-good film and her upcoming nuptials. Drew's still "daydreaming" about the wedding and hasn't yet set any plans in stone. She and Will have only been engaged for one month, as he popped the question over the holidays during their vacation in Idaho. Her nearly four-carat ring was on display last night, and she paired the jewelry with a Ports 1961 gown.

Jason and Olivia Share a Cozy Lunch Following Their Romantic Candlelit Weekend

Katie Henry — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:22:17 PST

Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde held hands leaving lunch at Little Dom's restaurant in LA yesterday. Since stepping out as a couple in early December they seem to be splitting their time between Jason's home base in NYC and Olivia's West Coast pad. Jason and Olivia celebrated New Year's Eve together in the Big Apple and just returned from a weekend getaway to Palm Springs. Things got extra cozy for Jason and Olivia on Saturday night when strong winds knocked out the electricity at their luxury hotel. Guests were supplied with flashlights and candles to move around the property during the blackout. According to sources at the resort Jason and Olivia remained in high spirits throughout the storm, and didn't seem bothered by the power outage.