Righteous Retro Workout: Roller Skating


Updated 02/20/11 2:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Calories Burned From Roller Skating

At its best, exercise should be effective and fun, because if you don't enjoy it, you aren't likely to keep it up. While we mock some old-school fitness techniques and trends, there are lessons and moves to be learned from popular exercise trends of the past. (Think Buns of Steel, The Firm, and Jane Fonda). In celebration of these totally righteous retro workouts, we're spotlighting some classic Read more

What Kids Can Teach Us About Staying Fit


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Kid Activities That Make Great Workouts

My godson taught me a pretty important lesson this weekend: hanging out with the adults at a playground is no fun. He had me running, jumping, and spinning — I was totally winded by the end of the day. This got me thinking that there's a lot we can apply to our own fitness regimen from the everyday activities of kids. For one — jump rope. Kids love jumping rope, and they do it without knowing Read more

5 Fitness Trends That Deserve a Do-Over


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Retro Workouts That Should Make a Comeback

After taking a few fitness lessons from Maid Marion, I started thinking about other old school activities that are due for a comeback. Besides, everything old becomes new again at some point, right? I'm keeping my fingers crossed that these activities are next in line for a rebirth. Badminton, anyone? Read more

Dress Me Up: Roller Fab


Updated 07/08/08 11:00 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Dress Me Up: Roller Fab

I have taken up a new hobby: roller skating! Not too long ago I asked your help in finding a sexy, cute rollerskating outfit for a roller disco party I went to. You did, and here is Roller Fab! With super sore thighs the next day, I went and bought some skates because I was so inspired (the ones I wore were actually YumSugar's!). My fresh skates are white with purple wheels and laces — Fab, Read more

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Xanadu Nights


Updated 07/02/08 12:06 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Xanadu Nights

Last weekend I skated my heart out at a roller-disco party. It was so fun! And no, I didn't fall! Not once. I asked you to help me find a retro-cute look along the lines of bold colors, sequins, and skin. Thanks to you, I was the sweetest rockin' diva there. I started you off with these American Apparel Stripe Knee-High Socks ($10) because they were oh so 70s. Let's see what you all came up Read more

Come Fab Finding With Me: Xanadu Nights


Updated 06/27/08 4:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 21 comments

Come Fab Finding With Me: Xanadu Nights

Lucky me! I'll be skating to the sweet sounds of the oldies this weekend at a roller disco party. So who's going to be the sweetest rockin' diva there? Me, of course. Help me find a retro-cute look; think bold colors, sequins and skin. I'll start you off with these American Apparel Stripe Knee-High Socks ($10) because they're oh so 70s. Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Read more

FABTV: De La Soul "Roller Skating Jam"


Updated 02/04/08 1:53 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

If you've been searching your whole life for a song to roller skate too, find salvation in De La Soul's tribute to the retro sport on wheels. Personally, I hate roller skating. Ok, ok, it's because I suck at it. But I'll take roller skating over ice skating because I have a morbid fear of falling on ice. Anywho, this jam has everything you need to get pumped for a good roller adventure: folks Read more

They're Bringing Skating Back: Urban Inline Skating Groups


Updated 01/08/07 4:21 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

They're Bringing Skating Back: Urban Inline Skating Groups

Looking for something a little more active to do next Friday night? Think about joining Friday Night Skate, which is a weekly group that meets every Friday night for a 10 mile skate (at a fairly easy pace), through some of the best streets in Santa Monica and West LA, then once a month through Hollywood including the Sunset Strip. What's more? There is music on the skate, usually in the form of Read more

Shailene Woodley Shows Off Her Effortless Style For ASOS Magazine


Updated 05/03/12 9:21 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Shailene Woodley in ASOS Magazine Pictures

Shailene Woodley has taken the red carpet by storm, and now, the 20-year-old is starring in ASOS's June magazine issue giving us fresh, fun, and youthful Summer styling inspiration. Shailene, decked out in an ASOS denim shirt, Rare lace shorts, ASOS cat-eye sunglasses, and roller skates for the cover shoot, talked about effortless style, stating, "Most of my clothes come through friends — this Read more

Cute Candids Celebrities Shared This Week!


Updated 04/17/12 12:34 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Celebrity Twitter Pictures Week of April 9, 2012

It was another fun week for some of our favorite social celebrities. Chrissy Teigen and Erin Andrews celebrated Brooklyn Decker's birthday with a cake while Mandy Moore went roller-skating for her big day. Model Alessandra Ambrosio shared a snap from her beach walk and Miley Cyrus captured a morning with her mom. Click through now to see the week's cutest celebrity candids, and don't forget to Read more