Womens Fitness

Join the FitSugar Women That Rock (Climb) Group

Nov 06, 2009 - Are you looking for a place to talk to other women who climb or who are involved in mountaineering sports? Are you thinking about giving climbing a try and want to learn more about the sport? Even if you just like hanging out at an indoor climbing gym, FitSugar has created a group just for you — Women That Rock (Climb). - 5 Comments

Do You Have the Right Fit?

Nov 03, 2009 - Did you know that 80 percent of women wear the wrong bra size? Bras aren’t meant to be uncomfortable, so Macy’s is launching a national event, Fit Matters to help you get the right fit for your body. The right bra will not only have you tugging less throughout the day, but it can also make you look slimmer! - 4 Comments

Chick Lit Comes in All Different Sizes

Nov 03, 2009 - As far as I knew, literary characters already came in all different shapes and sizes, but apparently there's a "publishing phenomenon" sweeping America like a fad diet: curvy chick lit characters who fully accept their weight. The UK Guardian explains that average-sized women want to relate to the heroines they read about — and they don't want the stories to be all about dieting. Titles that fit under the "big chit lit" umbrella include The Wife's Tale, a book about a woman who turns her life around (not by losing weight!) after her universe shrunk "to a well-worn path from the bedroom to the refrigerator," and Last-Minute Proposal, the story of cake-baker Tilly and the man who loves her cozy curves. - 7 Comments

Kate Hudson Gets Candid About Men and Botox in Elle

Nov 03, 2009 - Kate Hudson is looking super fit and toned as she stars on the front cover of December's issue of Elle magazine! She talked to them exclusively about a range of subjects from her upbringing, to her rumoured engagement and her thoughts on cosmetic surgery. Here's some extracts from her interview:

On boys: "I sometimes feel like when you’re talking to boys, they just hear certain keywords. - 2 Comments
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Free Video Workouts From Women's Health

Sep 11, 2009 - In these tight times, anything that's free is a major plus in my book. So if you're looking for workout routines you can download that won't cost a dime, Women's Health has got you covered. They offer downloadable video workouts that you can put on your computer or portable media player, so you can exercise at home or at the gym. - 0 Comments

Reese Leads the Carpet of Champions For Avon

Oct 28, 2009 - Lots of lovely ladies stepped out in NYC last night for the Avon Foundation's Champions Who Change Women's Lives benefit. Brand ambassador Reese Witherspoon was front and center on the carpet in a strapless number, joined by a fresh-from-LA Lauren Conrad in a fitted dress. Courteney Cox posed for photos alongside pal Fergie, though the Cougar Town star is set to have another friend, Lisa Kudrow, make a cameo on her show. - 14 Comments

Women's Gyms to Be Banned in Saudi Arabia

Apr 27, 2009 - Feeling too lazy to go to the gym? You might jump on a treadmill or lift a few weights in solidarity with women in Saudi Arabia who face the shutdown of all women-only gyms. Saudi women already face extreme limitations on their freedoms under Wahhabi Islam: they are not allowed to drive, vote, or run for public office; they must be covered in the presence of unfamiliar men; and they're required to have a male guardian. - 16 Comments

Cookie's Swan Song With Rachel Griffiths

Oct 27, 2009 - Cookie magazine promises "All the best for your family" and this month, they were right on the money with mama Rachel Griffiths gracing their final cover. While the Australian beauty looks classy and beautiful in the glossy print, it is her outlook on parenting that has me in awe of the career mama. The laid-back yet hardworking mommy shares a beautiful life with her husband, son and two young daughters. - 1 Comment