P.L.O.W.—Walking and Running


Updated 01/10/12 10:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

P.L.O.W.—Walking and Running

When you decide to add running to your cardio routine, I think the best method is to mix walking with running and methodically cut down the walking time while increasing the running time. Eventually you will be just running and because you have taken the time to build up your overall stamina you will be ready. Here's a play list to guide your walking / running workout. If the song has the word Read more

Jessica Biel and Jessica Alba Join Revlon to Walk For Cancer Research


Updated 05/03/11 10:07 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Jessica Biel and Jessica Alba at the Revlon Run/Walk For Cancer

Both Jessica Biel and Jessica Alba turned up again for this year's Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk For Women in New York City on Saturday. The actresses walked alongside thousands of women to raise funds for breast and ovarian cancer research. Going on its 14th year, the Revlon event continues to be one of the biggest single-day fundraisers for the cause. See which other celebs Read more

Todd Oldham Walks Us Through His Favorite Pieces in the Kid Made Modern Collection


Updated 05/21/12 10:57 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Todd Oldham Discusses Kid Made Modern Collection For Target

Run, don't walk to your nearest Target to pick up Todd Oldham's just-released line of Kid Made Modern DIY art supplies. The collection — which we first told you about back in January — includes 48 affordable kits and pieces (all priced under $20) based on his book of the same name. The multifaceted crayons (one has 64 colors in a single crayon), board book-making kits, and beautiful Read more

What It Takes to Buy a Home


Updated 05/21/12 3:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Buying a Home: Questions to Ask

Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more

Tina Fey Shares Memories of Her Skinny and Chubby Years


Updated 05/18/12 1:32 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tina Fey Quotes on Juice Fasts, Dieting, and Body Image

Happy Birthday to our fave funny lady! Tina Fey turns 42 today. We've been fans of the actress, writer, and comedienne since her early days on Saturday Night Live. Like many of us, Tina's weight has fluctuated over the course of her career, and to mark her birthday, we're sharing some of her funny quotes from juice cleanses to body image. Before making the leap from writers room to on-camera 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

The Dictator: Ruled by Tasteless but Funny Jokes


Updated 05/18/12 9:35 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Dictator Movie Review

Full disclosure: I laughed out loud many times during The Dictator, knowing full well that I should have been offended instead. But what you see is what you get when it comes to Sacha Baron Cohen, and after movies like Bruno and Borat, you already know whether you'll be able to find humor in film about a horrifyingly ignorant world leader who's as naive, racist, and prejudiced as they come. I Read more

Pregnant Reese Witherspoon Puts on Polka Dots For a Smiley LA Day


Updated 05/17/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Reese Witherspoon Wearing Polka Dot Dress in LA Pictures

Reese Witherspoon made a fashionable outing in LA yesterday. The pregnant star sported a cute polka-dot dress and Havaianas flip-flops while walking into a building, and flashed a huge smile along the way. Reese is gearing up to be a mom for the third time, and the little one will join her older siblings Ava and Deacon later this year. Though Reese was spotted jetting out of LAX last week, her Read more

Get Ready For Your Summer Hike With These Exercises


Updated 05/16/12 2:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Exercises For Hiking

Memorial Day is approaching, and we've got warm weather on the brain, but it's not just about getting in shape for the beach. Hiking is a great cardio and muscle-building workout — and you can burn 180 calories in just 30 minutes. Hiking trails vary in difficulty, yet no matter where you go it's a common sight: once-enthusiastic hikers having to stop halfway through, too exhausted and out of Read more

Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield Do Mother's Day With Her Mom


Updated 05/14/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield Mother's Day Pictures

Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield left their NYC home with their dog yesterday to walk her mom out to a car. The happy couple said farewell to Emma's mother after the trio had a visit together in the Big Apple — see what other celebrities did on Mother's Day this year with their loved ones! Emma's currently based in NYC with her boyfriend and The Amazing Spider-Man costar Andrew, as he wraps up a Read more