The 20th century is marked with passionate black athletes who asserted their civil rights and defied segregation to play professionally. To celebrate Black History Month, here is a look at some of the black female athletes who have risen to the top and... 

No matter how you slice it or dice it, the BOSU makes everything harder – and I mean that in a good way. Take your basic plank, add the BOSU into the equation and your core is working overtime. Here’s a progression of plank exercises for... 

The choice of loose versus formfitting workout clothes is a matter of personal style and preference, but even more personal is the question of what to wear under your workout wear. Sixty percent of polled FitSugar readers say they always wear underwear... 

It’s the second retirement from cycling for Lance Armstrong , but this time, he says, it’s official . In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, Lance said that he’s stepping back due to added responsibilities and family commitments,... 

Compared to usual theatrics, Lady Gaga ‘s look on the March cover of Vogue was almost subtle. Keeping things simple in a pink wig and white gown, the star revealed in the interview that she’s “quite down-to-earth” and wildly obsessed... 

FitSugar reader fitgirl792 shared her fitness goals for the sixth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway, and you should too! TOP TEN FITNESS AND HEALTH GOALS: 1) decrease my body fat by five percent 2) get long, lean dancer legs (Fergalicious) 3)... 

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We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Mom may have been setting you up for success when she told you to “Stand up straight!” as a kid. According to new research from Northwestern University’s Kellogg... 

When trying to stick to your New Year’s resolutions , having a support system can be very important. After all, encouragement from your significant other motivates you to stick to your new diet and exercise regimen, right? Actually, a new study... 

What’s not to love about a forward bend? These poses feel so good after a run to lengthen the lower back and hamstrings – just the tight places that need a good stretch. If you liked the variation of the pose known as Big Toe Standing Forward...