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Reports of a new fitness trend sweeping Japan has its roots in Hawaiian culture. Nope, I'm not talking about surfing. I'm talking about hula dancing. About 50 women mostly in their 30s to 60s go to Tipness' fitness club in Japan each Friday for a 75-minute hula lesson, which includes basic movements and a drill on dancing postures, all set to Hawaiian music. The class focuses on achieving Read more
Fitness mashups are key to keeping your fitness routine from becoming stale. Aerobarre, a new hybrid blending boxing with ballet moves, is a new way to get your sweat on while working muscles you never knew existed. Yep, those shy muscles are often the deep, supporting ones that give your tush that lifted look. Actress Katie Cassidy (you might recognize her as the schemer from Gossip Girl and Read more
Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more
Each season it seems as though there's a new take on sheer styles, and for Spring 2012, your usual see-through pieces have that extra something special: a modern mix between full-on mesh and classic cutouts. The laser-cut look is huge this year, and we spotted perforated details on many a Spring runway. From shoes to bags, dresses to shorts, designers offered up lightweight, breathable pieces, Read more
Arguably one of the most important tech inventions of our generation, the MP3 player didn't just invent itself. For that, we can thank Kane Kramer. He may not be a household name, but Kramer developed the first portable digital audio player 20 years before it became industry standard. In 1979, he designed the IXI digital audio player, the first of its kind to transfer and store music to-go. The Read more
As you may have noticed, POPSUGAR underwent a bit of a Spring makeover! Wait, wait, don't panic — while it may look different, we're so excited to get even more of our awesome content to you every hour, second, and minute as it happens. This new look will get the best and most exciting stories you care about to you even faster. Over the past five years we've grown so much, and we want to show Read more
A new MAC Cosmetics collaboration is nigh, and this time around the star power behind the limited-edition line will be Carine Roitfeld, former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief and all-around fashion virtuoso. The makeup collection will focus on re-creating Carine's signature smoky eye look. There will also be products to help you achieve her go-to bold brows and neutral-toned lips. In terms of Read more
FitSugar reader meetcasey interviewed CrossFit expert Robert Sax, owner of the CrossFit Amped Gym, and posted the Q&A in our Get Fit For 2012 community group. Check out what Robert had to say about this rising fitness trend! Meet the Expert: Robert Sax Can you begin by telling us a little about yourself? I am 27 years old and a Capricorn (yes, that’s the goat). I’m originally from Read more
The world is constantly on the go so it was only a matter of time before designers like Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang, and Phillip Lim join the races with us with their sporty-inspired Spring collections. Most specifically, the designers showed a heavy helping of striped pieces, evoking an athletic feel in an array of track inspired shorts, rugby tops, and striped paneled trousers. Not only is Read more
Some things stand the test of seasons and trends — the trench coat is one such piece. Every season, this classic resurfaces with updates, crafted in new fits, hues, and shapes. While the staple trench is a piece of fashion iconography, we admittedly look forward to the fresh iterations. This Spring we're seeing soft leather versions, edgier moto-silhouettes, and an utterly feminine twist on the Read more
