In Honor of Yoga Month: Medicinal Powers of Yoga


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

In Honor of Yoga Month: Medicinal Powers of Yoga

All you yoga lovers out there and even the yoga curious, in case you hadn't heard, September is National Yoga Month. Sweet. The purpose of this month dedicated to yoga is to educate people about the health benefits of yoga, and inspire people to live a healthy lifestyle. If you are interested in taking a holistic approach to healing rather than taking lots of meds, here's a list of some of the Read more

Open Your Heart: 10 Heart-Opening Stretches


Updated 02/13/12 4:38 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Heart-Opening Yoga Stretches

I can hear Madonna in my head singing "Open Your Heart," and in my mind's eye see her doing her yoga moves on stage. Why not celebrate Valentine's Day and American Heart Month with a little bit of yogic love? Physically stretching the muscles in your chest, shoulders, and belly can create a deep emotional release helping you to appreciate and honor of yourself and your loved ones. These poses Read more

Enter to Win a $500 Under Armour Gift Card


Updated 01/31/12 8:56 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Enter to Win $500 Gift Card From Under Armour!

It's the New Year and time to get back on track, jump-start your January, and get fit for 2012. We've dedicated the month of January to helping you set your path for the rest of the year. Each week we've broken down different fitness fundamentals, and we're ending the month by focusing on all-around healthy living. And we're giving away amazing prizes to help you meet your goals for the Read more

4 Lazy Moves That Boost Your Health


Updated 01/30/12 5:21 PM · Posted by Prevention · 2 comments

Lazy Ways to Improve Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips By the editors of Prevention Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: The Fittest Celebs at the 2012 Golden Globes


Updated 01/17/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Bodies at 2012 Golden Globes

See the bodies that ruled the red carpet at this year's Golden Globes — Self Score affordable gym clothes at these unknown retailers — Shape From Anusara to Vinyasa — find out which yoga style is best for you — Yoga Journal How to lose 10 pounds in one month — Fitness See which workout underwear performs the best — Prevention Miss America 2012 contestants on their health and Read more

Yoga Studios Across the Country Offer Week-Long Passes For National Yoga Month


Updated 08/05/11 12:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

September Is National Yoga Month: Free Classes

If you've always wanted to achieve Standing Bow pose with grace, now is the time. September is National Yoga Month, and to celebrate, over 1,200 yoga studios nationwide are offering one week of free yoga through October — registration is already underway. The hope is to inspire more people to try yoga so they can reap all the physical and emotional benefits of regular practice. All you have to Read more

Lil Links: Natalie Portman's Aleph Is a Farmers Market Cutie!


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Natalie Portman's Farmers Market Baby

Natalie Portman makes a farmers market visit a family affair — Celebrity Baby Scoop 10 things moms don't need in baby's first few months — Momformation Toddlers and Tiaras mom dresses her tot in a meat bikini — The Stir Tori Spelling's tots show their love of Yo Gabba Gabba — Celebrity Baby Blog Meet your latest yoga buddy — FitPregnancy A look inside the country's largest sperm bank Read more

Websites That Offer Free (or Dirt Cheap) Yoga Classes


Updated 01/10/12 2:18 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Websites That Offer Free Yoga Classes

Yoga may be blissful, but it isn't cheap! Depending on where you live, classes can run you an average of $15 to $20 a pop. Dropping $50 or more for yoga classes each week isn't an option for everyone, but we can all benefit from a regular practice. The internet is bursting with free full-length classes or shortened yoga routines. If you're willing to pay a little, you'll be able to view a greater Read more

How to Pick the Gym That's Right For You


Updated 01/04/12 2:30 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 0 comments

How to Choose a Gym

If your New Year's resolution is to get fit, chances are you might be shopping around for a gym or fitness center, which is not as easy as it sounds. Here's criteria you should try to check off before signing up for any gym membership. Location, location, location: Don't kid yourself into believing that you'll drive halfway across town to go work out. If a gym is closer to where you live (or Read more

Yoga Class: Studio vs. Gym


Updated 01/12/12 6:45 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Yoga Studio Classes vs. Gym Yoga Classes

With all the New Year's resolutions floating around, if "trying yoga" is on your list, you're probably wondering where the best place to practice is. With yoga's increased popularity, just about every gym offers yoga classes on their schedule in between Body Pump and Spinning, but there are also studios on every corner that teach yoga exclusively. Keep reading to find out which place you'd prefer Read more