Skiing Defined


Updated 02/20/07 12:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Skiing Defined

There are tons of ways to get from the top of a snowy mountain to the bottom. Here are all of the different types of skiing so you can get them straight, and know which one might be right for your personality. Alpine or Downhill skiing: This requires you to take a chairlift to the top of the mountain, and then you ski down. This type of skiing has your foot inside a tight boot, that's Read more

Nordic Walking, More Than Putting One Foot In Front of The Other


Updated 02/03/07 4:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Nordic Walking, More Than Putting One Foot In Front of The Other

I have been telling you for a while how beneficial walking is to your health. Now that you've gotten used to walking for exercise, you may want to step (no pun intended) it up a notch. An old favorite in Europe, Nordic Walking is catching on in the US. What is Nordic Walking? In the most simplest of terms it is walking with poles. Just as a cross country skier would propel herself with poles, Read more

Emma Roberts Talks Pole Dancing With Women's Health


Updated 03/09/11 12:25 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Emma Roberts Covers Women's Health — Talks Pole Dancing

Scream 4 actress Emma Roberts opened up to Women's Health about her workout of choice — pole dancing! Emma is on the April cover. "I started taking [pole dancing] classes with friends as a way to both work out and hang out. You don't realize how much upper-body strength you need. It's also a good way to build confidence." Emma isn't the only actress to stay in shape by pole dancing — Amy Read more

Anderson Cooper Kicks Human Barbie Mom Off Show


Updated 05/24/12 10:24 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Human Barbie on Anderson Cooper

On his daytime talk show yesterday, Anderson Cooper chatted with "human Barbie" Sarah Burge but couldn't stomach the Brit mom — who's spent $500K on plastic surgery — for long before kicking her off the show early. After talking to her about giving her 15-year-old daughter Botox, the breast implant vouchers she gave her 7-year-old, and the photos that were released of her daughter on a Read more

Kendra Wilkinson's "Sports Poles": Cool or Not?


Updated 03/21/11 1:46 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Kendra Wilkinson's Sports Poles

Is the stripper workout here to stay? Former girl next door Kendra Wilkinson is banking on it. Hugh Hefner's sporty ex-girlfriend has created a proprietary line of stripping equipment that she's calling "sports poles." She's expressed her excitement for the product on her personal website: As you know, I'm an outdoors girl, so it's hard to find fun ways to exercise in my house that keep me from Read more

Link Time — Pole Dance For Jesus


Updated 03/22/11 3:07 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 1 comment

Pole Dancing For Jesus Video

Pole dancing for Jesus, the new Christian workout — The Frisky Can you really die from a broken heart? — Huffington Post Six money life lessons from a younger you — SavvySugar 10 steps to becoming soul mates — YourTango Balancing commitments with your guy's family — Glamour He said/she said: decoding text messages — CollegeCandy Do most guys consider themselves feminists? — Em Read more

18 Spring Activities to Get Your Geek on


Updated 05/14/12 10:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fun Activities For Geeks

Whether you prefer to be in the kitchen or on the road, we've come up with several creative ideas to keep you busy this Spring. Looking for some new pastimes? From DIYs to nerdy day trips, we've got 18 fun, geeky ideas to get you through the season. Have a documentary marathon: Not sure where to start? Check out Frozen Planet, a seven-part series from the team behind Planet Earth, to learn more Read more

Kate Middleton and Prince William Do an Outfit Change For an Evening Event


Updated 04/27/12 9:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kate Middleton & Prince William Imperial War Museum Pictures

Prince William and Kate Middleton continued their busy week with a royal appearance at the Imperial War Museum in London today. They attended a reception to launch the museum foundation's First World War Galleries with Kate donning a gray Amanda Wakeley dress for the occasion. It was Kate and Will's second outing of the day after honoring the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole at Read more

Kate Middleton and Prince William Stay Busy Ahead of Their Big Anniversary


Updated 04/26/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Kate Middleton Pictures and Prince William at Amundsen Race

Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, arrived at Goldsmiths Hall in London this morning. They were on hand for a royal reception honoring the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole. For the event, Kate Middleton wore a blue suit from Rebecca Taylor with a brand new English poppy brooch. Both Will and Kate said hello to guests, including one adorable baby. It was William and Kate's Read more

Kate Middleton Shows Off Two Brilliant Peplum Looks — See Every Fashion Angle


Updated 04/26/12 12:16 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Kate Middleton Wearing Matthew Williamson and Rebecca Taylor

Just days before celebrating her wedding anniversary to Prince William, Kate Middleton showed off her fashion savvy in Spring's hottest trend, wearing not one, but two brilliant peplum looks. Yesterday, Kate wore a dove gray peplum dress adorned with gorgeous beading embellishments by Matthew Williamson, paired with dark green suede pumps and a matching clutch at the UK premiere of African Cats. Read more