Aerial Yoga: Om My!


Updated 10/12/09 2:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Aerial Yoga: Om My!

Bored with your yoga classes recently? Then maybe you should try Aerial Yoga. It is a new type of Yoga that combines Yoga Asanas with movements done on a trapeze like apparatus. The physicality of training on any aerial apparatus complements the physicality of the Yoga Asanas - shoulders are stabilized while being stretched, core abdominal muscles can be strengthened and spinal flexibility Read more

A Reader Answers: Can Exercise Help With Migraines?


Updated 02/07/12 11:02 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 1 comment

Will Exercise Cure Migraines?

FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV wanted to know: can exercise help with migraines? She asked an expert and posted the answer in our Fit Community. Today's post comes to us from special guest contributor and medical expert Paul Rizzoli, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School: When you’re prone to migraines you’re forced to think through whether or not something you do Read more

The Office, "Jury Duty": Best Lines of The Night


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The Office Recap "Jury Duty"

After a solid cold opening of Andy dancing to "Footloose" in the warehouse (think dancing on bubble wrap and punching packing peanuts), the rest of this week's episode of The Office is a success. We find out early on that Jim was called to jury duty for a half day that he turned into five days. Dwight catches on to Jim's plan early on and does everything in his power to bring him down. On top of Read more

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Yoga Mat


Updated 02/02/12 2:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Things to Consider When Buying a Yoga Mat

Buying a yoga mat is like buying a new pair of running sneakers. It takes careful consideration and research to find the right fit. Since there are hundreds to confuse you choose from, narrow down your search by asking these important questions. How Much Do I Want to Spend? Your budget is a huge factor in the mat you end up with. Do you have the dough to lay down for the priciest one on the Read more

How Stacy Keibler Gets Red-Carpet Ready


Updated 01/31/12 4:40 AM · Posted by Fitness Magazine · 0 comments

Stacy Keibler's Fitness Secrets For the Red Carpet

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Awards season is in full swing, and we can't help but wonder how these celebs manage to look so good. And what's a girl without access to expensive Hollywood trainers and stylists to do? We caught up with actress, model, and former wrestler Stacy Keibler (who looked stunning on the arm of boyfriend George Read more

Enter to Win a $500 Under Armour Gift Card


Updated 01/31/12 8:56 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Enter to Win $500 Gift Card From Under Armour!

It's the New Year and time to get back on track, jump-start your January, and get fit for 2012. We've dedicated the month of January to helping you set your path for the rest of the year. Each week we've broken down different fitness fundamentals, and we're ending the month by focusing on all-around healthy living. And we're giving away amazing prizes to help you meet your goals for the Read more

4 Lazy Moves That Boost Your Health


Updated 01/30/12 5:21 PM · Posted by Prevention · 2 comments

Lazy Ways to Improve Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips By the editors of Prevention Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). Read more

A Few Reasons It's Better to Sweat It Out Solo


Updated 02/04/12 10:08 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Reasons to Exercise Alone

Exercising with a buddy definitely has its perks, but when it comes to most of my workouts, I prefer to exercise alone. Here are some reasons it's sometimes better to sweat it out solo. You can work out whenever you want and when it best fits your schedule. Plus you never have to deal with someone being late. You can skip the chitchat and focus on your breath and inner thoughts. It's a great Read more

Brilliant or Baffling: San Francisco Airport Opens Yoga Room


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San Francisco Airport's Yoga Room

If you ever happen to stop by the San Francisco Airport, you might want to check out its new yoga room, which officially opened yesterday. The room, available from 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., is located in SFO's newly renovated Terminal 2, and only passengers will get to try it out — it's stationed past the security checkpoint. If yoga is not your thing and you still want to meditate, check out Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Zooey Deschanel's "Weird" Body Image


Updated 01/25/12 9:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Zooey Deschanel Thinks About Her Body

Zooey Deschanel says her normal body is a bit weird in Hollywood — Blisstree Scale up! A healthy approach to dropping two pounds a week — Self The best energy bar for your nutritional needs and taste buds — Real Simple A new way to cut your workout time in half — Health Harness the power of yoga to rev up your weight loss efforts — Prevention Go international: what's considered health Read more