No Equipment Necessary: Plank Jumping Jacks


Updated 07/05/09 7:32 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

No Equipment Necessary: Plank Jumping Jacks

If you're looking for a way to get your heart rate up without going for a run or hopping on a cardio machine, give this jumping-jack variation a try. This move will also work your core and upper body. "Give Up the Funk" by Parliament To learn how to do this exercise, read more Read more

Cardio Bits: Burn More Calories During Your Next Workout


Updated 02/21/07 9:34 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Cardio Bits: Burn More Calories During Your Next Workout

I put all this emphasis on not letting your cardio routine get boring, but what about your weight routine? Try adding little things that you can do in between weight-training sets so that you’re not just standing around wasting up prime cardio burning real estate. These short and fun activities will allow you to keep your heart rate up which means you'll be burning more calories. Some ideas to Read more

Kristen, Kirsten, Garrett, and Their On the Road Gang Hit the Grand Palais at Cannes


Updated 05/23/12 7:37 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

On the Road Cannes Premiere Picture

Kristen Stewart hit the red carpet for her Cannes premiere of On the Road this evening. She had the company of costars Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, Tom Sturridge, and Kirsten Dunst. Kirsten wore pink Dior, and Kristen was in Balenciaga. The gang spent the whole day together, having attended a press conference and photocall earlier. The movie debuted at the film festival this morning — check out Read more

Once Upon a Time Stars Dish About Their Hopes For Season Two


Updated 05/17/12 11:43 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Once Upon a Time Season Two Cast Interviews

ABC's hit show Once Upon a Time has been renewed for a second season of fairy-tale fun, and no one is more excited than the cast. We caught up with some of the stars of the show at ABC's Upfronts party in New York City and chatted about who they'd be excited to see on the show, and what upcoming ABC shows they're adding to their DVRs. BuzzSugar: Where do you hope your character goes next Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: I Can't Afford the Bridesmaid Dress


Updated 04/29/12 3:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 22 comments

I Can't Afford the Bridesmaid Dress She Chose!

Have you ever been asked to pay for an expensive bridesmaid dress that you just couldn't afford? If so, offer up your advice to Becky who's stuck in the same predicament. And if you have any questions of your own, ask them in the Ask Savvy group! Dear Savvy, I'm a bridesmaid in a dear friend's wedding this Summer and I'm honored and thrilled that she asked me to stand up for her on her special Read more

Things to Never Do While on a Short-Distance Run


Updated 04/25/12 8:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Short Distance Running Tips

With last week's Boston Marathon kicking off marathon season, there's been a lot of talk about how to tackle long-distance runs and how to recover from an endurance run once it's over. All great advice, but for many of us, a 30- to 40-minute run is all we want to handle. For all you short-distance runners out there, here's a list of things to never do during your workout. Skip the warmup: Even Read more

5 Ways to Take the Sting Out of Monday


Updated 04/23/12 12:48 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 1 comment

Ways to Make Monday Easier

Coming back to work after a fun, restful weekend is never easy, but it doesn't have to be quite so hard. Check out these five ways to turn your least favorite day of the week into one worth looking forward to. Set manageable goals: Rather than staring at your massive to-do list and feeling overwhelmed, set lots of little goals for yourself throughout the day. It’ll make it easier to stay Read more

Delicious Low-Sugar Breakfast Ideas


Updated 03/30/12 5:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Low-Sugar Breakfast Ideas With Less Than 20 Grams of Sugar

A protein- and fiber-packed breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, providing energy to last the day. But some choices for your morning meal can be loaded with added sugar, causing you to crash. Skip the sweetened cereals and sugary baked goods and opt for these deliciously filling breakfast ideas, all containing under 20 grams of sugar and many naturally sweetened. Nonfat vanilla Chobani Read more

How to Warm Up For Every Type of Workout


Updated 03/29/12 1:55 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Warm Up For a Workout

You know that you should warm up no matter what, but if you ever wondered what exactly you should be doing, here are specific warm-ups for different kinds of workouts. Yoga: Think you don't need to warm up before yoga? Think again. Warming up before your class can help your performance and keep you from being sore the moment you stretch out into Downward Dog. Keep your wrists, shoulders, and Read more

Bernie Trailer: Jack Black Is Still Funny as a Murder Suspect


Updated 03/02/12 4:39 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bernie Trailer

In a small Texan town, Bernie Tiede (Jack Black) is an assistant funeral director, revered as one of the community's most kind and loved folks. He becomes friends with Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine), who is an affluent older widow known around town for being a serious sourpuss. At first everyone appreciates Bernie's help, but as Marjorie becomes increasingly dependent, Bernie struggles to Read more