Yoga for Regular Guys


Updated 02/08/07 5:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Yoga for Regular Guys

I recently came across this book and I had myself a chuckle. Basically Yoga for Regular Guys ($25.00) is a fitness book that outlines a yoga program for men, by a man, professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, promising improved strength and endurance, a better sex life, reduced stress levels and access to hot yoga babes (ha). Each chapter offers clear, step-by-step explanations of the yoga Read more

How to Avoid Gaining Weight While Dating


Updated 05/04/12 5:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Tips on Avoiding Weight Gain While Dating

Being in a relationship is so exciting that spending so much time together can cause your healthy lifestyle to fly out the window. You may even adopt some of your partner's unhealthy habits. That can add up to some extra pounds on the scale, so here are some tips to prevent weight gain while dating. Remember that eating an extra 500 calories a day will make you gain a pound in one week, so be Read more

10 Gym Guy Stereotypes (and Why We Love Them)


Updated 02/17/12 6:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

10 Common Types of Men at the Gym and What to Love About Them

Almost everyone in the gym shows up to work for a goal, be it overall health, bulking up, losing weight, or increased power and flexibility. Of course, there are a million different fitness roads you can take to get there and watching others work it out can be fascinating and (occasionally) giggle inducing. Whether you're attracted to the average man or a more muscular build, you've undoubtedly Read more

Common Yoga Myths Busted


Updated 10/27/11 8:39 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Common Yoga Myths

Yoga offers numerous health benefits, but there are some rumors about this ancient practice that need a little debunking. While it's obvious that regular Down Dogs won't cause instant enlightenment or help you live to 150, we'd like to dispel some persistent yoga myths before you step on your mat. Hot Yoga Helps You Lose Weight Certain types of yoga like Bikram and ashtanga are practiced in a Read more

Score a Date and Go on Vacation: 4 Ways Exercise Can Help Your Social Life


Updated 08/03/11 9:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Exercise Helps a Social Life

The benefits of exercise go way beyond a killer bod and healthy heart; it can also help boost a sagging social life. From working on existing friendships to making new ones, find out how keeping active may score you the love of your life, your dream vacation, and more! Ladies' Night — Whether it's hitting the gym after work or going on a weekend hike, exercise is an easy way to schedule in Read more

Tips For Surviving Sweaty Summer Yoga Classes


Updated 07/14/11 10:40 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tips For Enduring Hot Yoga Class

Summertime heat means practicing yoga in an extremely hot and humid room that can make breathing unbearable — especially when the guy next to you forgot his deodorant. Who can focus on their drishti when sweat is pooling in their eyes? If you're not used to practicing in super high temps, you'll need to take some precautions to get through the 60- to 90-minute class without passing out. First, Read more

Weekend Watching: Enlighten Up


Updated 03/27/12 2:58 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Weekend  Watching: Enlighten Up

Is the healing power of yoga universal? Does the daily practice of asana lead to physical and metaphysical transformations? The newly released documentary Enlighten Up seeks to answer these questions and many more in less than 90 minutes. Filmmaker Kate Churchill follows her yoga skeptic subject, former journalist Nick Rosen, as he seeks the true understanding of yoga. We watch as Rosen Read more