Inversion Issues: How to Remedy Common Shoulderstand Complaints


Updated 05/25/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Remedies For Common Shoulderstand Complaints

You're loving your yoga class from Half Moon to Pigeon Pose, but as soon as you get to Shoulderstand, you're less than psyched. Although a basic — challenging, but basic — pose, Shoulderstand can put you at risk of strain and injury when done incorrectly. Turn this pose into your favorite by checking out these common complaints and ways to remedy them. "I Can't Breathe" If you're well Read more

Which Yoga Pose Would You Choose?


Updated 05/10/12 2:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Favorite Yoga Poses

Yoga is supposed to be about feeling open and blissful, but let's face it, some pretzel-like poses don't make us feel that way. It's only natural to prefer certain poses and despise others, but not everyone agrees. While you might be a huge fan of inversions, your best friend might be petrified to go upside down. Keep reading to vote on which yoga poses are your faves. Read more

Energize Your Morning with 4 Wake-Up Moves


Updated 05/09/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Energizing Morning Yoga Routine

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Can't get through your morning without your daily java fix? You're not alone. According to a survey conducted by the National Coffee Association, Americans spend an average of $164.71 on coffee per year. That's almost enough for a monthly car payment or a couple of weeks worth of groceries! Want to wean yourself off Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Upward Facing Dog


Updated 04/27/12 10:31 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

How to Do Upward Facing Dog Pose

Just about as common as Downward Facing Dog, Upward Facing Dog pose, or Up Dog as I like to call it, not only elongates and increases flexibility in your spine, but it's a great pose for opening your chest, throat, shoulders, and the front of your thighs. When doing this pose, try not to tense your glutes or crunch your lower back. If it hurts your wrists to have so much weight in your palms, Read more

10 Celebrities Who Can't Wait to Get to the Gym


Updated 05/02/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity Quotes About Exercise

Staying in shape is almost a part-time job for celebs — it's no wonder so many of Hollywood's starlets hate working out. But even with the demands of their career and the pressure to look good, there are some celebs who love to exercise. Keep reading to see which famous faces can't go a day without a little time spent on the treadmill, Reformer, or yoga mat. Read more

Get Moving and Say I Do: Ways to Incorporate Fitness Into Your Wedding


Updated 04/26/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Incorporate Fitness Into Your Wedding

Fitness fanatics have a tough time separating workouts from life, so why should their wedding be any different? Here are some ways to bring an active lifestyle into your big day. Send out fitness-themed save-the-date cards with you and your partner doing something active, like standing on surfboards with a sign that says, "Water you waiting for? Put this date on your calendar!" Or use a play on Read more

5 Exercises to Ditch Arm Flab Forever


Updated 04/19/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Arm Exercises From Celeb Trainer Jay Cardiello

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! Ah, that infamous area along the back of your arms, the nemesis of so many women. How do you tackle the jiggle? First, I want to tell you what not to do, as people are often tempted to take the wrong course of action. And that is the concept of spot Read more

Miranda Kerr Shows Off Reebok, and Her Flexibility, Over a Bavarian Breakfast


Updated 04/19/12 3:11 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Miranda Kerr Pictures at Reebok Event in Germany

Miranda Kerr was in workout gear this morning to chat up Reebok in Germany. She met with reporters and brand representatives over a breakfast at Munich's Bayerischer Hof Hotel. Miranda's the face of Reebok's EasyTone line and is front and center in a new range of ads for the sneaker giant. At today's event, Miranda showed off some of the flexibility she's gained through her yoga practice. When Read more

Nip Slips and Other Things That Can Ruin a Yoga Class


Updated 04/13/12 7:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Have a Good Yoga Class

Just as you can have a bad day at the gym, you can also have a rotten time at the yoga studio. To make sure you always have an awesome experience on your mat, make sure to avoid the following mistakes in your next class. Excuse me, I think your boob fell out of your shirt: No one is paying much attention to your outfit, but it will cause a scene if a too-loose shirt causes a bit of indecent Read more

Miranda Kerr Flashes Her Fit Abs For a New Ad


Updated 04/06/12 9:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Miranda Kerr Reebok Ads 2012

Miranda Kerr models Reebok in a new set of ads for the sneaker giant, photographed by Rankin. She's the face of their new EasyTone line of gear, one of her many promotional gigs. Miranda may be best known as one of Victoria's Secret's most famous Angels, and she's also the face and brain behind her Kora Organics skin care line. At home in LA, Miranda's also been all about her exercise routine. Read more