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Even though we're in the middle of Fall and I've yet to see any real signs of snow, experts say now is the time to get your butt in gear for Winter sports. Days on the slopes can be long and require a good amount of endurance, especially if you're the type who likes to visit the mountains for an extended weekend or even longer. Veteran Winter Olympic athletes like ski racer Daron Rahlves and Read more
Mixing up your fitness routine keeps boredom at bay, and I have a total body workout that is all about variety. This at-home workout will have you sweating in no time and it's always challenging. All you need to get started is a deck of cards, so dig yours out of the junk drawer and get your move on. The workout involves circuits of push-ups, sit-ups, and squat jumps, and the deck of cards keeps Read more
I'm not talking about a Penguin Plunge here - there will be no jumping into freezing cold water in the middle of winter to raise money. I don't think I could ever do that. I'm talking about joining a gym or YMCA that has a pool you can use to swim laps in for fitness. Wintertime can be too cold for most of us to exercise outdoors, and swimming is just about the most excellent form of exercise Read more
Be sure to check out our new video of the the toughest head-to-head Oscar matchups and see our predictions for who will take home the Oscar! Winter can't come fast enough: We got our first look at Game of Thrones season two. The Oscars are coming! The Oscars are coming! Don't forget to a ballot for a chance to win an iPad, and keep track of all the nominated films you've seen with Read more
The dark days of Winter have me skipping my usual afterwork gym session; emerging from a workout to pitch-black darkness and freezing temps doesn't appeal to me. To make up for it, I've been ramping up weekend workouts and fitting in gym sessions during my lunch breaks at work. It takes extra planning (and organizing) when it comes to my workday, but it's worth it to avoid the dark commute home. Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. When trying to create a natural, sunless tan on your body, mistakes are expected and accepted. If things go too awry, you can just opt to wear pants until the color wears off. Bronzer or self tanner: which is right for you? But a botched fake tan on your face? Completely out of the question. Here, five foolproof Read more
Michelle Williams was the first presenter at this evening's SAG Awards, handing the outstanding supporting actor statue to Christopher Plummer from Beginners. Octavia Spencer took home the corresponding statue for her work in The Help. On the TV end, Alec Baldwin squealed with delight when he was named best actor in a comedic series, and an especially stunned Betty White, from Hot in Cleveland, Read more
If one of your goals for 2012 is to start running, already don't panic that it's the fourth week of January. There is still time! Working out on a treadmill during the inclement weather of Winter is a fine way to get into the sport, and we have a workout for you to try. I am a firm believer in easing into your relationship with running to give your body time to adjust to the physical demands — Read more
Now that it's gearing up to unleash a wicked load of 4G phones (and soon, an iPhone), Verizon is dishing out the Winter cell phone tips to keep you texting, emailing, and chatting, and at just the perfect time. Although we've been hanging out in the middle of the desert at CES in Las Vegas, it gets pretty nippy out there, and according to Verizon, cold weather sucks down your battery faster than Read more
