Cool Idea: Tennis Ball Chair


Updated 07/24/10 4:20 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 7 comments

Hugh Hayden Tennis Ball Chair

In general, a wacky design like Hugh Hayden's Tennis Ball Chair would head straight for the Love It or Hate It box. But I think it's an innovative and eco-friendly repurposing of an object that's not meant for interiors. The chair apparently bounces and jiggles just like a tennis ball does, without losing shape, which is engaging and fun! It's definitely a modern design, but I'd like to see it in Read more

Relax Anywhere: Achy Feet


Updated 02/04/12 4:48 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Massage Your Feet With a Tennis Ball

I've been way into hiking and running lately, and my feet are taking the burden. My achy tootsies could use daily foot massages, but unfortunately my hubby doesn't agree. If you're suffering from sore feet, whether it be from exercising or being on you feet all day, give this technique a try. All you need is a tennis ball or racquetball. Here's what you do: While seated, place a tennis ball Read more

Keep Running: Prevent Plantar Fasciitis With These Tips


Updated 02/10/12 4:41 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain

From pounding the pavement running to spending a day in fashionable shoes that lack proper support, feet take a beating. If you're training for a race this Spring and upping your mileage, it pays to show your peds some love. You can do some preventive prehab to avoid coming down with a case of plantar fasciitis. This painful condition, which can be common in new runners and affects women more Read more

Do Solid Foods Help Babies Sleep Through the Night?


Updated 01/04/12 9:27 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Solid Food and Sleep

We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Andrea Updyke about that old wives tale that says babies sleep better after eating solid foods. Feeding a baby can be a non-stop barrage of questions. Is he getting enough? Is he getting too much? Read more

Ease Sore Muscles With a Tennis Ball


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Use a Tennis Ball to Relieve Sore Muscles

Getting a massage is not always an affordable option to relieve sore muscles. I use The Stick at home but when I'm on the go it's not something I can take with me. Because of its size, a tennis ball provides on the spot muscle relief wherever you are. Here's how I've been using mine:   For leg muscles I sit down on the floor with my legs outstretched and place the ball underneath myself where Read more

4 Surprising Things You Don't Know about Calories


Updated 12/19/11 4:15 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

Facts About Calories and Weight Loss

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion. By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you’ll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more

5 Products to Help Work-at-Home Moms Actually Work at Home


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Tips For Work-at-Home Moms

Work it, girl! Working from home can sound like an ideal setup for a mom; until one actually attempts to say, write an article, or make an important call with an attention-craving toddler trying to destroy any expensive electronics that are getting between him and the park. Working from home has its challenges, but the pros are pretty amazing. The following products will help mama get her work Read more

Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick Spend Bikini and Shirtless Time in the Sun


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Brooklyn Decker Bikini Pictures With Shirtless Andy Roddick

Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick hung out at the luxurious Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas this weekend. They visited the tropical locale so that Andy could participate in a charity tennis exhibition, but their trip wasn't just about sports. Brooklyn and Andy also made time to check out the property's aquarium and spa when they weren't lounging in the sun. On Sunday, Brooklyn's bikini body was on Read more

What Does a Serving Size Look Like?


Updated 01/12/12 6:19 PM · Posted by · 26 comments

What Serving Sizes Look Like

When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, there is so much talk about portion size. Since we're living in the age of Super Size Me, bottomless this, and all-you-can-eat that, we've really lost sight of what an actual serving size is. Keep on reading to see a chart showing what a serving size of most foods looks like. Read more

6 Reasons to Work Out With Your Furry Friend


Updated 10/21/11 12:55 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

6 Reasons to Work Out With Your Dog

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Tina Haupert On the days when I am dragging, my dog, Murphy, reminds me that exercise should be fun. Murphy’s energy is contagious, so it makes me look forward to our time together. He gets so excited before we go outside for a walk. Imagine if we all felt that excited before exercise! Here are six reasons Read more