Mommy's little helper.
A fellow mommy just told me her trick to a fabulous figure — a postpartum bra fitting. Having breastfed her two children well past their first birthdays, she joked that her once perky boobs were now drooping enough to hold a six pack of beer under them. As a mama juggling work and home life, she said her alternative to going under the knife was as simple as a trip to Nordstrom. She left the Read more
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
Everything is going dreamily. You found the perfect wedding gown for the big day. You've been exercising regularly to make sure it fits just right. The problem is, all that sweating you've been doing makes you break out, and not just on your face — on your back and shoulders too. For starters, do not stop working out. All that exercise is great for relieving stress, and there are many things Read more
Inject some bright fun into your Spring tennis wardrobe by taking a cue from Reese Witherspoon, who continued her resolve to stay fit during her pregnancy with a game of tennis earlier this week. Shop a similar look below! Read more
We spend time trying to save money on shopping for clothing, but what will really help us save is learning how to lengthen the life of the clothes we already have. LearnVest gives tips on how to make our clothing last longer. After spending time thinking about how to maximize our wardrobes and analyzing what our clothes say about us, we've got our eyes on making our closets as cute and Read more
FitSugar reader bcn1000 shared her fitness must haves for the ninth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway, and you should, too! I'm a *ahem* larger busted lady, and one who likes high-intensity workouts. As a result I can rarely find a sports bra that keeps me in check, is comfortable, and doesn't chafe. Until I can find that holy grail I combine a sports bra (pictured is my favorite 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! The weather is getting nice and you may have been bitten by the "run bug." To make the transition from indoor runs to the great outdoors seamless and safe, I compiled a list of my top five tricks to get the most out of your outdoor run. Whether you Read more
You want to love running, you do, but every time you head out for a run, you end up hating it even more. Check out some of the most common complaints below, and find out how you can turn your relationship with running around for the better. "My Knee, My Back, My Feet — Everything Hurts" Pounding the pavement is not easy on the body, and one reason for aches and pains is poor running form. Read more
When it comes to your exercise clothes, there are ways to splurge and ways to save. But even if you don't have unlimited funds to spend on an outfit you just use to sweat in, spend wisely and strategically by at least investing extra money in these three pieces. Your sports bra: Besides the discomfort of having a bra that doesn't fit or support you, regularly exercising in the wrong sports bra Read more
Some women search high and low for the perfect sports bra, but for me, I'll pretty much wear anything. I mean, having a structured, supportive bra doesn't matter that much if you're not exactly well-endowed, right? That's until I thought, until I tried Under Armour's new compression Armour Bra ($58). The company talked to athletes and experts alike to construct what they term the perfect sports Read more
