Madonna may have given trainer Tracy Anderson the boot , but that hasn’t stopped pal, Gwynnie Paltrow from professing her adoration for all things Tracy. The actress pens a love note to the trainer in her latest GOOP newsletter that also includes a video workout and mini-interviews from celebs...

A lot of attention has been paid to Christina Hendricks since she burst onto the scene as secretary Joan Holloway in the hit television drama, Mad Men . Mention her name and the conversation inevitably leads to her silhouette. Christina is often described as a throwback to the days of Marilyn Monroe,...

We’ve made it to week six of the Get Fit for 2010 giveaway , and this week’s challenge is to write a blog post giving us details on your progress so far. FitSugar user nic222 posted this inspirational update: First, let me start by saying that this is the longest I’ve kept at something...

One great thing about going to a studio for a yoga class is that there are so many great props you can use, like straps, bolsters, blankets, chairs, and blocks. I’ve seen and used just about every kind of yoga prop out there and love that they help assist me in correct alignment, or help me to...

Using a kettlebell when strength training has been proven to build endurance, balance, and flexibility , and of course it tones and strengthens your muscles. Using these old-school fitness tools also gets your heart rate up since many of the exercises involve big movements like swinging. If you want...

Dear Fit, I caught my hubby drinking straight out of the milk container the other day and I was shocked. I asked, “Do you do that a lot?” And he confessed that he does it with the milk and the OJ. I told him that was a great way to pass germs and get me sick. He promised to never do it again,...

For such a graceful sport, there’s always a lot of controversy surrounding figure skating: to quad or not to quad , judging scandals , and putting hits out on other skaters , to name just a few of the soap opera-esque moments happening on the ice. For some – like columnist Ken Herman –...

If the chilly weather has put a damper on your get-up-and-go in the exercise department, don’t worry. Your fellow FitSugar readers are here to offer some suggestions on how to motivate you to get back to moving. Leilanic1 says, “I go home straight from work and change immediately and leave...

Chronic Cough Home Remedies Smoking is the only cause that worsens or cause chronic cough . The only way to stop this cough is abruptly quitting the smoking with a program called as cessation which may contain social support, nutrition plan, alternative habit not affecting the health and suitable medications...

The first thing you notice about Seane Corn is her hair, a mane of wavy blond locks that frames her youthful and open face. And as she leads you through a vigorous vinyasa yoga class, her whole being is quite open. She lays it on the line: yoga is hard physical work that can take you places emotionally...

Although many consider Mondays to be the most difficult day of the week, getting through Wednesday, over the halfway hump of week, can equally as challenging. Since we are both midweek and midway through our Get Fit For 2010 challenge and contest, I though I would check in with you all and ask how it’s...