Burn a Few More Calories: Take a Self Defense Class


Updated 06/18/07 5:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Burn a Few More Calories: Take a Self Defense Class

Some of my favorite kinds of workouts are the ones that kill two birds with one stone. For example, I love getting in 30 minutes of cardio while watching the last episode of TopChef (yes, I watch that show too). I also love doing pull-ups and dips on the monkey bars while I am at the park with my kids. Another way to get fit and accomplish something (aside from plain ol' getting healthy) while Read more

The Office, "Test the Store": Best Lines of the Night


Updated 03/02/12 8:00 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Office Recap "Test the Store"

In this week's episode of The Office, the Florida crew is putting the final touches on the Sabre store, and Dwight is in charge of the whole operation. This looks like his big chance to shine, so he puts on a big extravagant presentation to impress Nellie and become VP. Back in Scranton, Andy is embarrassed after getting a pretty humiliating injury, and Toby puts on a self-defense class to Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "I Kissed a Girl"


Updated 12/14/11 10:14 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Glee Recap "I Kissed a Girl"

Everyone's got election fever on this week's Glee, and we find out the results of both the student body and congressional race. Because of the political ad threatening to expose Santana, we watch her deal with her sexuality, and the support she gets (and doesn't get) from those around her. It brings out a soft side of Finn (no, that's not a reference to Santana's preferred insults for Finn), who Read more

Martial Arts Classes to Try: Krav Maga, Tai Chi, and Tae Kwon Do


Updated 05/06/11 2:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Martial Arts Classes Defined: Krav Maga, Tai Chi, and Tae Kwon Do

Martial arts is an umbrella term used for systems of training for combat. Boxing, karate, tai chi, tae kwon do, krav maga, kung fu, kickboxing, wrestling, and jiu jitsu all fall into the martial arts category, because they all have the same underlying principle — protection from physical threat. Martial arts can be broken into five categories including: grappling styles, stand-up or striking Read more