Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead


Updated 05/24/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

At-Home Barre Workout Ideas

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more

Not Content to Lounge? Our Favorite Healthy Vacation Destinations


Updated 05/23/12 1:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Fitness and Health Hotels and Resorts

Vacations are meant for relaxing, but sitting around all day can get boring pretty quickly. Whether it's a morning yoga practice on the beach, a spectacular hike, or biking through wine country, choosing a fitness-minded hotel or resort definitely has its perks. Planning your own vacation? Consider one of these fit destinations in your decision — all of which have been tried, tested, and Read more

One Woman's Quest for the Best: The Fastest, Farthest Female Inline Skate


Updated 05/22/12 8:23 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kacie Fischer Inline Skating Across U.S. in 74 Days

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Over the next few months, families will travel across the U.S. via plane, train or car during summer road trips. Kacie Fischer will be covering the same distance (nearly 4,000 miles, on her route), but on inline skates. . . and in just 74 days. If she reaches her goal, Fischer will also be breaking five Read more

The Spring Runway Trend That Was Meant to Ruffle Feathers


Updated 05/17/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Feathers Spring 2012 Runway Trend

The feathers were most definitely flying on the runways for Spring, and designers made it abundantly clear that a little touch of plumage can go a long way. At Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs showed an innocent young debutante, flitting about in frothy feather-trim dresses and candy-colored pencil skirts, while Ralph Lauren's runway spotlighted full-blown Great Gatsby-era opulence, giving way to Read more

Maternity Trend of the Moment: The Belted Look


Updated 05/17/12 7:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Maternity Style Belts

One of the first things to go in pregnancy is a mama-to-be's waist. As the belly grows (and moves up), the definition between the bustline and the stomach becomes increasingly difficult to find. For years, form-fitting maternity clothes were the expectant woman's friend for showing off her figure, but with looser styles making a comeback, it's becoming harder for fashionable pregnant women to Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Episodes "Props" and "Nationals"


Updated 05/16/12 12:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Glee "Nationals" Recap

It's a Glee double whammy this week as the New Directions prep for, and then head to Nationals! As we've seen at the end of each season, emotions are running high, as the kids get ready to take on Vocal Adrenaline. The stakes are even higher this year since a lot of the seniors are graduating, and there's one gleek in particular who's feeling a little left out. Season three has not been my Read more

Brave Enough to Bare (Almost) All? Shop Spring's Sheer Pants Trend Now


Updated 05/10/12 4:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sheer Pants Spring 2012 Trend

From slightly transparent to fully sheer, Springs runways were rife with barely there bottoms (just see the varying looks above from Vera Wang, Rachel Zoe, and Badgley Mischka). Let's be real: it's not the easiest trend to pull off — but with the right top, shoes, and self-confidence level, there are definitely ways to make this look work for the everyday. Whether you try skintight lace, like Read more

Fit For May: Must Haves


Updated 05/09/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Fitness Gear For May 2012

Spring is in full effect and we're definitely taking advantage. We've been hiking, swimming, and basically doing any other outdoor fitness activity you can throw at us. From the latest swimsuits to a water bottle that also doubles as a wine pack, check out which products have us excited to celebrate this string of warm weather! Read more

The Expendables 2 Trailer: Liam Hemsworth Shoots and Scores


Updated 05/03/12 12:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Expendables 2 Trailer

The bad boys of The Expendables are back in the trailer for the sequel, and this time they have a hot, new secret weapon: Liam Hemsworth. Given that the original film features action stars of many decades (including Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, and Chuck Norris), it seems fitting that they've made room for the Hunger Games star as their latest edition (fun fact: Read more