Can You Do That?


Updated 04/29/07 9:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Can You Do That?

I recently stumbled across this commercial for USA Weightlifting. I think it's cute and motivational. I'm personally impressed with the you-go-girl mentality of it, especially since weightlifting is such a man's world. You all know that strength training is super important. So why not start lifting today? Read more

Life as a Stuntwoman: A Sneak Peek Into Luci Romberg's Fit Career


Updated 11/29/11 4:05 AM · Posted by Fitness Magazine · 0 comments

How to Become a Stuntwoman

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Whenever the latest blockbuster hits theaters, we rush to our seats to watch stars pounce from vehicle to vehicle, race through a collapsing building or barrel under a semi-truck. With all this action, we often forget that someone other than the superstar is actually performing these stunts. Sometimes celebs, Read more

Get the Bod: Tips from Madonna's Trainer


Updated 05/12/11 11:54 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 51 comments

Madonna's Workout Routine

Madonna is one fit woman. From injecting vitamins to building a gym 20 yards from her home, she's got her eye on health. To be Madonna's personal trainer must not be an easy task since I am guessing it takes a lot to keep ahead of Madge in the gym. Her current trainer, Tracy Anderson (who also trains Madonna's pal Gwyneth Paltrow), has recently disclosed to the Daily Mail some of the tricks she Read more

These Weights Don't Go in Your Hands


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Treat Incontinence With Vaginal Weights

Being in the last few weeks of my pregnancy, I have to confess that I haven't been keeping up with my kegels. Early in my pregnancy, new moms urged me to keep my pelvic floor strong, but distracted by the impending appearance of my new little one, exercising this area has not been a top priority. That is until now. Helping a fellow instructor out at a postnatal yoga class over the weekend, I Read more

Vanessa Williams Shares Her Favorite Workout


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Vanessa Williams Shares Diet Tips in Prevention Magazine April 2010

Vanessa Williams has got it goin' on: besides raising two children, the 47-year-old star is currently working on two projects — Ugly Betty and the Broadway show Sondheim and Sondheim, set to open in the Spring. Between all of this, she shares in the April issue of Prevention Magazine, she still manages to hop on the treadmill three times a week, lift weights, and throw in a crossword puzzle! Read more

DrSugar Answers: Running and Uterine Prolapse?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 1 comment

DrSugar Answers: Running and Uterine Prolapse?

DrSugar is in the house, and she's answering your health-related questions. Hi DrSugar, I have a fitness-meets-medical question. Does running cause uterine prolapse? Generally, it occurs after child birth, however, I recently heard that skipping or running (or any such activity) while menstruating may lead to uterine prolapse and I've been worried ever since! Can you please clarify this issue for Read more