Virgin Atlantic Eases Flying Fears With a New App


Updated 11/05/09 8:11 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Virgin Atlantic Eases Flying Fears With a New App

I wouldn't go as far to say that I'm one of those people with a fear of flying, but when I hear a weird sound under the wing, or there's a loud clunking noise right before take off, I can't say I easily shake it off. During a family trip once, my dad ended up sitting beside a woman who was beyond terrified to fly. She was not only crying uncontrollably, but she also clenched both of my dad's Read more

The Downsides to Meeting Your Goal Weight


Updated 05/17/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Appreciate When Losing Weight

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. When I started losing weight, I often looked at women who were thinner than I was and thought, "Wow, her life must be so easy." I knew that once I got to my goal weight, I'd feel awesome, and healthy living would be just as easy for me as it was for all the "I can eat whatever I want and not gain weight" women around Read more

How Rihanna Got In Soldier-Worthy Shape For Battleship


Updated 05/18/12 9:49 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rihanna's Fitness Training For Battleship

To get in shape to play Battleship's hard-hitting Petty Officer Cora Raikes, Rihanna geared up to work alongside the real-life Navy. From weapons training to boot camp, find out how the pop songstress got in shape for her big-screen debut. Drop and give me 20: Forget what you think you know about bootcamp workouts. Rihanna's training was the real deal. She worked alongside Navy soldiers, Read more

CrossFit Workouts Anyone Can Do


Updated 05/08/12 10:33 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

CrossFit Workouts For Everyone

Want muscles like Cameron Diaz and Jessica Biel? You may want to try CrossFit. The workout has many devoted fans, not just incredibly fit celebrities, who love it not only for its scalability — workouts are tailored to your current ability, and the difficulty increases as you get better — but also for the mental challenge that comes from pushing yourself further with each workout. So, what Read more

5 Reasons to Exercise Before Work


Updated 05/05/12 7:35 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 48 comments

Benefits of Exercising Before Work

I know that exercising in the early a.m. before you head to work can be a real challenge. If you aren't a morning person, missing out on sleep can seem very unappealing, but here are some reasons you may want to set your alarm for an early morning workout. It's usually a peaceful, quiet time of day, so it can be a great opportunity to think and get some time alone. Exercising in the morning Read more

Beyoncé's Fit Philosophy


Updated 04/25/12 11:23 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beyonce's Diet and Exercise Routine

How does someone become crowned People magazine's World's Most Beautiful Woman? Genetics, of course, play a major part, but so does having a healthy and happy lifestyle. Here's how 2012's winner Beyoncé has stayed fit throughout the years. She's realistic: "I can't eat what I want, and I can't not go to the gym," Beyoncé told Self. She also has the right outlook; she knows that there isn't a Read more

Working Out, It's All in Your Head


Updated 06/17/11 1:12 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Mentally Preparing For a Workout

Yesterday, I was surprised by the sound of a calendar notification: "3 p.m., Crunch trainer." As soon as I saw it, I cringed. Having made the appointment the week prior, it slipped my mind and I was nowhere near prepared. My gym bag was under my desk like usual, but I'm talking mental preparation. While I'm up for spontaneous hikes, cycling outings, or a trip to the yoga studio, I still need to Read more

From the Community: Everything You Need to Know About CrossFit


Updated 03/28/12 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Is CrossFit?

FitSugar reader meetcasey interviewed CrossFit expert Robert Sax, owner of the CrossFit Amped Gym, and posted the Q&A in our Get Fit For 2012 community group. Check out what Robert had to say about this rising fitness trend! Meet the Expert: Robert Sax Can you begin by telling us a little about yourself? I am 27 years old and a Capricorn (yes, that’s the goat). I’m originally from Read more

Olympic Hopeful Jessica Hardy Shares Her Tips to Beat Workout Boredom


Updated 03/29/12 8:34 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips to Beat Workout Boredom From Swimmer Jessica Hardy

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Jessica Hardy Jessica Hardy knew she wanted to be an Olympic swimmer at age 5, when her mom started taking her to the neighborhood pool in Long Beach, Calif. Now, more than 20 years later, she's a three-time world champion and a world record holder in the 50m and 100m breaststroke. Her next goal? Olympic gold in Read more

Swimmer Natalie Coughlin on Pilates, Plums, and Backstroking For Gold


Updated 03/06/12 10:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Swimmer Natalie Coughlin's Olympic Training Schedule

Swimming always makes a splash at the Summer games, and Natalie Coughlin did just that in Beijing by becoming the first American woman to win six medals in one Olympics. A serious foodie as well as a gold medalist, Natalie took time out of her intense schedule to talk about her plans for London and how cooking calms her. Natalie's training day starts with a 4:30 a.m. wake-up, and she's at the Read more