Experts Say This Is the Most Effective At-Home Workout


Updated 11/17/11 10:37 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Why P90X Is So Effective

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Between infomercial-style ads for Pajama Pants and Ab Rollers, perhaps you've seen advertisements for P90X DVDs.  Or maybe you have a friend who suddenly looked a bit more taut and toned, who casually referenced the muscle confusion-based fitness craze. The point is P90X is undeniably a major exercise movement.  Read more

10 Reasons Why You Should Try P90X


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Is P90X a Good Workout?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Chances are you've already seen Tony Horton. Built like Brad Pitt but with a sense of humor like Will Ferrell waving a cowbell, he's hard to miss whether he's on late-night TV (pick a channel, any channel) pimping his 10-Minute Trainer workouts or on QVC selling out his wildly popular P90X workout program. Read more

From Regular to Ripped: Celebrities Who Love P90X


Updated 07/05/11 1:41 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Celebrities Who Love P90X

For those flipping through late-night infomercials, P90X may seem like just another throwaway home workout system, Not so. P90X has a major fan base — celebrities included. From plyometrics to yoga, the system stresses the idea of "muscle confusion" — basically, you're changing up your routine so much that you never plateau. It clearly works, too: Ashton Kutcher sang its praises when he got Read more

A Reader Reviews the P90X Extreme Home Fitness Program


Updated 08/26/11 3:21 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

P90X Extreme Home Fitness DVD Review

FitSugar reader debnicole shared this fitness DVD review for the eighth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway, and you should too! I incorporate various workout DVDs in my exercise regimen. Lately it's been mainly the P90X series. My husband and I started two months ago on P90X and are halfway through. It's definitely an investment to buy the set; but I definitely feel like the money was Read more

Get Fit Challenge 6: Playing Catch Up!


Updated 02/15/11 8:37 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Enter to Win the Get Fit For 2011 Giveaway Challenge: A Reader's Fitness Goals 2011-02-14 17:10:57

FitSugar reader debnicole shared her fitness goals for the sixth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway. I missed out on writing about my health and fitness goals for 2011 . . . so without further ado. My #1 goal is to train for and complete a half marathon. I've started the training part — but signing up for one will definitely "seal the deal" for me — which I've yet to do. I think for Read more

Fitness Kits Make For Easy One-Stop Shopping


Updated 11/30/10 9:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Fitness Kits and Bundles For Gifts

Fitness bundles and kits make a great holiday gift, especially for those who are looking to try out something new. We handpicked kits that will help your special someone get started in their new fitness endeavor right away And, hey, the bigger than average box that each kit comes in is going to look pretty impressive when it's all Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time


Updated 09/14/10 9:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

The Pros and Cons of P90X, How to Maximize Cardio Workouts, and 10 Minute Pilates Sculpting Routine

Get the skinny on P90X and learn the pros and cons of the workout — Shape 8 tips to get more out of your cardio sweat sessions — Diet Blog Take a 10-minute sculpting break with this Pilates workout — Vital Juice Snooki vs. Kardashian sisters: battle of the worst celeb health role models — Fit Celeb Drink up! Hydration is the key to a good run — DailySpark Eat your way to a better 5K Read more

Fly Through the Air With Aerialist (and P90X Star!) Dreya Weber


Updated 09/13/10 9:14 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Dreya Weber Exclusive Interview: Aerialist, Teatro ZinZanni, P90X

Dreya Weber may not be a household name, but in the circles she runs with, she's a big deal. Renowned aerialist, former Olympian, and the choreographer behind Pink's jaw-dropping aerial routine at this year's Grammys, she's also toured with Madonna, Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Christina Aguilera. But hey, if aerial arts aren't your thing, Dreya is just as known for appearing in the P90X DVD Read more

Lisa Leslie on Tennis, P90X, and Strawberries With Cream


Updated 07/29/10 7:56 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Exclusive Interview With WNBA Star Lisa Leslie

After presenting the high school basketball star Chiney Ogwumike with the Gatorade Athlete of the Year award, WNBA legend Lisa Leslie was able to sit down with me for a short chat. Thank goodness we were sitting, since the four-time gold medal Olympian is a whole foot taller than I am. Standing at 6' 4", the word statuesque seems apt to describe Leslie, but this belies her femininity and beauty. Read more

A Reader's Adventure in Exercise: P90, Whaa?


Updated 08/25/10 5:58 PM · Posted by · 18 comments

P90X Explained

The OnSugar blog Fit90X explains the hows and whys of the P90X exercise phenomenon. If you've never heard of P90X ($140), then you probably don't pay that much attention to fitness. P90X is an insanely popular home workout system that bases its program on "muscle confusion," so you never plateau. The series comes complete with 12, one-hour-long discs — ranging from plyometrics to yoga — to Read more