Strike a Yoga Pose: Seated Forward Bend


Updated 01/11/12 12:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Strike a Yoga Pose:  Seated Forward Bend

Ahh, the Seated Forward Bend. You either love it or you hate it, but we can all agree that it's great for stretching out our hamstrings and lower back like no other pose. It's great to do before and after a run or bike ride, or if you've been standing for a long time. Sit on your mat with your legs extended straight in front of you. Reach your hands underneath your tush and pull the fleshy Read more

Inside Ford Lininger's Marvelously Modern NYC Showroom


Updated 05/28/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of Ford Lininger's New York Showroom

While in New York, I had the opportunity to tour Ford Lininger's stunning showroom, which included decorative pieces from KGB Limited, Jan Kath, and Zoë Luyendijk. The impeccable mix of modern and vintage furniture, lighting, and rugs offered something truly inspirational in every corner. In the KGB Limited section, I was especially taken with the vibrantly colored seating options, sleek tables, Read more

Buzz Blabber: The Great Gatsby Is Already Capturing Hearts


Updated 05/27/12 2:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Great Gatsby Trailer Reaction

Between the glittery pictures and the trailer for The Great Gatsby, moviegoers are already looking forward to Baz Luhrmann's film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel. However, it was a big week for TV, too, and with finales popping off like champagne corks at one of Gatsby's soirees, everyone had something to say about the dramatic season enders of Glee and Revenge. The Great Read more

Men in Black 3: A Return to (Alien Life) Form


Updated 05/26/12 6:14 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Men in Black 3 Movie Review

I saw the original Men in Black movie so long ago that my memories of the film might as well have been zapped with a neuralyzer (that's the memory-erasing device the guys use in the movie, for those of you who are also having trouble recalling the original). What I did retain is that the film was funny, fresh, and silly and that it didn't hold up very well for the 2002 sequel. With that in mind, Read more

Shawn Johnson Talks Weight Loss and Learning to Love Her Body


Updated 05/25/12 4:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shawn Johnson Quotes About Weight Loss and Body Confidence

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow hers other Olympic hopefuls' journeys on espnW.com. Four years ago, I was standing on an Olympic podium, wearing a gold medal, and still thinking to myself how I could have been better. It had Read more

8 Myths About Sex Differences


Updated 05/25/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Myths About Gender Differences

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Agustín Fuentes points out that when it comes to men and women, what "everyone knows" isn’t what science shows. Everyone knows that men and women are really different. We think differently and act differently because we are wired differently. I mean look at our brains and genitals: they are just Read more

Britney Spears Rolls Into Austin For Her First Day of X Factor Auditions


Updated 05/25/12 2:14 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Britney Spears at X Factor Auditions Pictures

Austin rolled out a Texas-sized welcome for X Factor judges Britney Spears, Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid today. The foursome were all smiles upon their arrival and looked ready to get down to business on their first day of taping. The group of judges is back together after meeting up last week for the official unveiling of the new X Factor judging panel. When the cameras weren't Read more

Toss, Keep, or Donate? What to Do With All That Stuff Your Baby Outgrows


Updated 05/24/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do With Baby's Outgrown Stuff

One universal truth all new parents quickly learn: babies require a lot of stuff. And while you'll probably use almost everything you put on your registry — and buy even more once your bundle arrives — your little one outgrows once-vital bottles, onesies, baby food, and that infant car seat incredibly quickly. So what to do with all that leftover (and sometimes super expensive) stuff? Simply Read more

Lil Links: 45 Ways to Ensure Your Kids Never Say They're Bored This Summer


Updated 05/23/12 7:04 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Summer Activities For Kids

45 ideas for summer fun — HuffPost Parents Gwyneth Paltrow's kids take in Uncle Jay-Z's show in London — Celebrity Baby Scoop How to join the fight against toxic kids' products — The Stir Jilian Michaels is a mom twice over! — Celebrity Baby Blog Stores are still pushing parents-to-be to buy crib bumpers — Fit Pregnancy 9 ways to get baby to giggle — Parenting.com Steal Molly Sims's Read more

4 Reasons to Add an Exercise Ball to Your Home Gym


Updated 05/22/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Use an Exercise Ball

The exercise ball may occupy a lot of room in your home gym, but it's one versatile piece of equipment. Find out how to get the most out of your exercise ball below. A healthier seat: Ditch your normal seat on the couch and sit on an exercise ball instead. Using a ball to sit helps correct your posture, tones your abs, and encourages you to stretch, all of which sounds a lot better than the Read more