Build a Strong Core and Arms With the Suitcase Walk


Updated 12/02/08 12:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Build a Strong Core and Arms With the Suitcase Walk

If you're looking to strengthen your core muscles as well as your shoulders and arms, here's a great move called the suitcase walk. Not only is it great for toning your muscles, but it can also prepare you for carrying your suitcase in the airport this holiday season. Here's how to do it: Hold a rather heavy size dumbbell in your right hand, between 15 and 30 pounds. You want to choose a Read more

ExerciseTV: Post Flight Stretches


Updated 11/21/07 5:17 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

ExerciseTV: Post Flight Stretches

Travel much? Try these easy stretches for when you get off the plane. They will help revitalize your travel weary body by opening up your chest and shoulders. Since the busiest travel day of the year is approaching I wanted to share this video I found over on ExerciseTV. They were generous enough to share this video with me and to sponsor this post. Get Flash to see this player. var Read more

Lil Links: How Do You Decide to Add Another Baby to the Family?


Updated 05/25/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Deciding to Have a Third Child

Is three children one too many? — BabyCenter Blog Sienna Miller shows off her boho-chic bump — Celebrity Baby Scoop 16 reasons to live like a 2-year-old — HuffPost Parents Jillian Michaels says adoption is a calling — Celebrity Baby Blog The pros and cons of common labor and delivery positions — FitPregnancy The best baby travel gear — Parenting 9 cute headbands for baby girls — Read more

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Earn More Money

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more

Not Content to Lounge? Our Favorite Healthy Vacation Destinations


Updated 05/23/12 1:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Fitness and Health Hotels and Resorts

Vacations are meant for relaxing, but sitting around all day can get boring pretty quickly. Whether it's a morning yoga practice on the beach, a spectacular hike, or biking through wine country, choosing a fitness-minded hotel or resort definitely has its perks. Planning your own vacation? Consider one of these fit destinations in your decision — all of which have been tried, tested, and Read more

Kirsten Dunst Makes the Whole Pajamas-on-the-Plane Thing Chic — Here's the Trick


Updated 05/23/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kirsten Dunst Pajama Trend May 2012

Before Kirsten Dunst hit the Cannes red carpet in her two respectively stunning looks, she boarded a plane at Heathrow in her pajamas. Well, not exactly — playing to the season's pajama-dressing trend in a silky Louis Vuitton pajama top and skinny black pants, she executed the chicest kind of comfortable travel style. We love that it's both a relaxed Summer look and a cheeky nod to the "don'ts" Read more

Yogini Kristin McGee Dishes on Bethenny Frankel's Fave Pose and Getting Ready For Beach Season


Updated 05/23/12 12:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kristin McGee Interview About Vinyasa Vibes

I was lucky enough to take a class taught by Manhattan-based yoga teacher Kristin McGee right here in San Francisco! Although one busy lady, Kristin traveled across the country to teach Vinyasa Vibes (a new offering at The Sports Club/LA), a flow-based, powerful yoga sequence enhanced by music. The most musical part of the practice? During Savasana, the class culminated in a live sax solo by Read more

One Woman's Quest for the Best: The Fastest, Farthest Female Inline Skate


Updated 05/22/12 8:23 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kacie Fischer Inline Skating Across U.S. in 74 Days

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Over the next few months, families will travel across the U.S. via plane, train or car during summer road trips. Kacie Fischer will be covering the same distance (nearly 4,000 miles, on her route), but on inline skates. . . and in just 74 days. If she reaches her goal, Fischer will also be breaking five Read more

Charlize Theron Gets Sexy in a Leather Dress For SWATH


Updated 05/22/12 10:10 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Charlize Theron Leather Dress in Japan Pictures

Charlize Theron and her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders posed together during a press event in Tokyo today. Charlize chose a fitted leather dress for the occasion, which comes after a string of appearances in London, Berlin, and Madrid with her costar Kristen Stewart. The duo recently split up to continue promoting their project with Kristen popping up in Mexico City just Read more

An Everyday Athlete Is Still an Athlete


Updated 05/18/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Title IX Woman Athlete's Story

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Risa Isard On June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law, leveling the playing field for female athletes. To mark the 40th anniversary, espnW explore the impact of this landmark legislation. You might not know me, but chances are you know someone like me. I'm that girl who grew up playing hoops in the driveway with Read more