Geek is chic.
Maxim, the magazine that's famous for its "Top 100" list and equally infamous for its unflattering "Unsexiest" line-up, has turned its attention to hot mamas. The 9 Hottest Pregnant Women, Ever is a round up of the expected. From Brooke Burke to Halle Berry, and Christina Aguilera to Angelina Jolie — it's the women "with child" who have toned baby bumps and nary a swollen ankle between them. Read more
We've already established that there's a big difference between what constitutes being a Geek vs. Nerd, but Maxim Magazine's latest Hottest Nerd Crushes poll got me thinking: Who are the hottest geeky/nerdy/sci-fi gals out there and why? Rounding out the Maxim top 5 are Lara Croft, Tomb Raider; Grace Park (Lt. Sharon "Athena" Agathon/Lt. Sharon "Boomer" Valerii), Battlestar Galactica; Carrie-Anne Read more
Bar Refaeli hit the red carpet at Maxim's Hot 100 List party in NYC last night. She earned the top spot on the magazine's annual list and joins past winners Katy Perry, Eva Longoria, and Jessica Simpson. Though Bar's known for her bikini body, she opted for a sexy black L'Agence jumpsuit and a Christian Louboutin clutch for last night's soiree. Bar partied alongside Olympic athlete Shaun White, Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. You've always heard that when it comes to building muscle mass, heavy weights are preferred over lighter weights. But a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology has found that isn't always the case. In fact, you can build just as much muscle by lifting lighter weights. If you do it right... 10 Health and Read more
Jessica Alba turns 31 today, and we're celebrating her big day with a look back at her hottest bikini pictures. Starting with her early days as the star of Dark Angel, Jessica's been no stranger to the two-piece and has posed for plenty of steamy swimsuit spreads in magazines like GQ, Maxim, and Harper's Bazaar. She looks fantastic in print, but she's equally stunning in real life when lounging Read more
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
Despite what you think, you actually don't need more clothes. The trick is to just maximize your wardrobe. LearnVest shares how. Whether you live for shopping the latest trends or wish you could spend every day in your favorite pair of jeans and a white t-shirt, your clothes project a message about who you are. The great thing is that you have the power to control that message entirely — as Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Lisa Hoehn, Prevention As the weather drops, more and more people head straight to one machine in their gym — the elliptical trainer. According to a 2008 report from the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association, the number of users of elliptical trainers in health clubs grew sevenfold from Read more
If you want to make the most of your gym time, there are certain things you shouldn't take with you. To stay healthy and centered during your workout, leave these five items at home: Reading material. It's important to stay focused while you're at the gym, not only for safety reasons, but also to maximize the benefits of your workout. If you're focusing on the latest issue of your favorite Read more
Just in time for the impending holiday season, we've taken note of the influx of metallic clutches on the red carpet. Case in point: Hollywood cuties Jenna Dewan, Camila Alves, and Nicole Richie were all recently spotted holding their own shimmery renditions at various red carpet events. Jenna matched her gold box clutch with an equally sparkly Edition by Georges Chakra at Elle magazine's 18th Read more
