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Righteous Retro Workout: Roller Skating

Angelica Marden — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:00:02 PST

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 and cool exercises that should never go out of style. First up is roller skating, which is a killer way to burn calories while listening to some hot tunes and shaking your grove thing. Need a reason to lace up your skates? Come and take a ride with me . . .

Source: Flickr User charlietakesphotos

What Kids Can Teach Us About Staying Fit

FitSugar — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:00:05 PDT

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 what a great cardio workout it is. Here are some other kid-centric activities to get your heart rate up, and muscles long and lean.

5 Fitness Trends That Deserve a Do-Over

FitSugar — Mon, 24 May 2010 05:50:47 PDT

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?

Dress Me Up: Roller Fab

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:00:22 PDT

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, no? Shopbop's Retro Fever section got the disco ball and thus the wheels turning for me again, and I couldn't refuse putting together an even more glam roller look.

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Xanadu Nights

FabSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:00:22 PDT

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 with!

Look # 1, created by gabitaitalia, is divinely diva. The denim romper is adorable and I love the handy fanny pack!

Sequins Hat	Drop It Hoops, Sterling Silver
Vinyl Fanny Pack	Burfitt Denim Shorts Jumper
American Apparel Unisex Stripe Knee-High Socks ($10)	Hyde 501 suede vintage roller skates

To see two more rockin' looks,

Look # 2, created by CocoChic, is retro fabulous. Track shorts and white skates = classic cutie.

Sheer Jersey Tube Top	Interlock Running Shorts
Chicago 400 roller skates for women	Fuchsia Sequin Belt
American Apparel Unisex Stripe Knee-High Socks ($10)	Gold Hoop Earrings

Look # 3, created by annebreal, is filled with sparkly fun. Love those sequined shorts!

Oliver Peoples Eyewear Chelsea Sunglasses - shopbop.com	UrbanOutfitters.com > 2 1/2" Hoop Earrings
UrbanOutfitters.com > Snake Hinge Bracelet	Shiny Headband (Wide) - ACCESSORIES - American Apparel Online Store
Lauren Merkin Eve Lamskin Clutch - shopbop.com	Sheer Rib Sleeveless V-Neck - Tank Tops - American Apparel Online Store
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Sequin Short - shopbop.com	Chicago Skates Women's Precision Rink Skate (White/Cream) - Women's	American Apparel Unisex Stripe Knee-High Socks ($10) \| store.americanapparel.net, roller disco \| teamsugar - Women's Social Netw

Come Fab Finding With Me: Xanadu Nights

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:00:22 PDT

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 Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with roller disco.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab-Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

To see some of my favorite online stores,

Active Endeavors
Banana Republic
Bluefly
eLuxury
Jildor Shoes
Live Natty
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Pink Mascara

FABTV: De La Soul "Roller Skating Jam"

FabSugar — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:00:22 PST

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 having fun, bright early '90s hip-hop style, and an all-around happy vibe - not to mention some fierce roller moves. I'll stay on the sidelines, but I always love me some fun-loving De La Soul.

P.S. I'm one of those roller snobs who thinks that wheels are way cooler than blades. But if you blade, check out Fit's bits all about it.

They're Bringing Skating Back: Urban Inline Skating Groups

FitSugar — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:05:00 PST

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 a sound system strapped to one brave skater.

The best part is that you don't have to be an advanced skater to join our group, but you should have some experience. Along the skate, there are lots of cool rest stops which allows everyone to catch their breath and stay together. The last rest stop is usually where the skate dancing takes place (yup, skate dancing). Don't worry if you're not up on your skate dancing skills (I am not sure I would even have any), this is the part where the really talented skaters take stage and put on a good show.

Another cool skating group is Pari Roller, which is an 18.6 mile Friday night skate in Paris. In comparison to LA's skate group, Pari Roller is typically a group of over 5,000 skaters (complete with police escorts). It's a very cool site to see (pictured above).

Don't live near LA or Paris? Find weekly skate groups near you at inline.com.

Fit's Tip: To really impress your skating group, show up with a pair of Land Roller skates.

Shailene Woodley Shows Off Her Effortless Style For ASOS Magazine

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:25:53 PDT

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 cardigan is two years old and these jeans are my friend's boyfriend's." We love her girl-next-door attitude, easily translated in her photo shoot showing her in limber positions and hanging from trees all while wearing a stylish array of silky pajamas, denim vests, embroidered maxi dresses, and striped tees. And if you're wondering what Shailene has in store for the future, listen up: "I'm excited to become a badass archer," said Shailene. "I want to be able to shoot a small pen dot on the wall, 20 feet away. I want to be like (The Hunger Games') Katniss." We love her fearless attitude. Check out the rest of her editorial for ASOS in the slideshow now, and tell us what you think in the comments section below.

Cute Candids Celebrities Shared This Week!

Lauren Turner — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:51:50 PDT

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 follow PopSugar on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!