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Fitness Girl Hilary Duff Takes it On the Road

FitSugar — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:45:00 -0700

Life on the road can be challenging, even for a starlet like Hilary Duff. This girl, however, has a plan to stay both sane and healthy on her tour. While most of us don't go on tour, we do go on extended road trips and vacations. Her attitude about staying healthy on the road sounds great to me.

To stay fit on the road and outside her daily routine, she relies on her self discipline to keep healthy. When on tour she requests a lot of fruits and veggies. Does she "cheat?" Yep, with pizza, but in moderation.

Hilary also really loves her dogs, so they go on the road with her. Since we know that dogs help keep people healthy I can imagine her K9 pals provide comfort and a reason to walk.

What do you do on the road to stay healthy? Tell me all about it in the comment section below.

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A Week In Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:00:00 -0700

Madonna's commitment to fitness continues to impress me. She has been running for over 20 years.

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Do you know which is better for you: pork spare ribs or pulled pork? Take the quiz and see.

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Curious if dog people or cat people are healthier. Read and see which side of the line Hilary Duff falls on.

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More Hilary Duff and Her Firm Up Moves

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:00:00 -0700

Puppies and Pilates seem to be making Hilary Duff happy these days. Ever since her appearance in Shape Magazine, a lot of folks are getting interested in Pilates.

Luckily for us, I've gotten my hands on Hilary’s best three firm-up moves created by Viveca Jensen (V Pilates), published in the August '07 issue of Shape:

Leg raises with a band: Tie the ends of a resistance band together to make a small circle (about 12 inches in diameter), loop it around your ankles, and lie on your right side with your legs extended; use your left arm in front of you for balance. Lift your left leg up as high as you can and lower until the band is just barely taut. Do 6 sets of 8 reps per side. “This is great for the butt and outer thighs,” says Jensen.
Bridge with the ring: To target your inner thighs, lie face up with knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and place a Pilates ring (aka Magic Circle) between your legs just above your knees (so the pads rest against your legs). Lift your hips so your body is aligned from knees to shoulders and squeeze the ring 16 times. Lower hips, then raise them again and squeeze 8 times. Finally, lift and lower pelvis 16 times while pressing legs against the ring. Repeat series 3 times.
Leg raises with a ball: Lie face up with legs extended straight up. Place a stability ball between ankles. Without rocking, raise and lower hips. Do 3 sets of 8 reps. “Hilary loves this because it really works the lower abs,” says Jensen.

Want to see the moves in action? Then check out Shape to see Jensen doing the exercises.

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Are Dog People Healthier Than Cat People?

FitSugar — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:30:00 -0700

It seems so. I am not trying to make all you cat people (sorry Giggle) feel bad about your chosen companions, but a recent finding out of Queen's University in Belfast has found that when it comes to health, dog owners take the cake.

Dog owners tended to have lower blood pressure and cholesterol as well as fewer minor ailments and serious medical problems. This is in part due to increases in physical activity (walks) but also since owning a dog can aid in the development of social contacts, which may enhance both physiological and psychological human health indirectly.

Although their smiles could have been due to an animal of another kind, the dogs definitely brought a few social celebs, such as Hilary Duff, together recently at the Much Love Animal Rescue Benefit at the Playboy mansion.

Don't give up on your feline companion just yet though -- Pet owners in general tended to be healthier than the average member of the population.

For more pics of celebs such as Tori Spelling, looking happy and healthy with these adorable pups, just

Healthy Dose Link Time!!!!!!

FitSugar — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:45:00 -0700

HealthBolt says if you want to help the planet go old school and eat PBJ instead of an all-American all-beef patty.

Complete Running Network celebrates the power of Title IX with a great ad by Nike.

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Leslie at The Weighting Game poses the question Do diets work? Her perspective is truly interesting, check it out.

iFit&Healthy shares details of Hilary Duff's diet.

The Skinny Website shares celeb quotes on body image. Jordin Sparks has a level head on her shoulders and Jessica Alba relies on Spanxs just like the rest of us.

Looking for a new way to incorporate summer veggies into your life? Try YumSugar's inspired side: zucchini and pecorino salad.

A Week In Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:00:00 -0700

I am curious: What are the 5 exercises you can't live without. Speak Up and tell me - leave your comment to enter a drawing for a FitSugar tee shirt or baseball hat.

We all know that Madonna is into fitness. Interested in learning what she's up to these days? Read this post and see.

Do you think doctors should point out obesity to their patients? Vote on the poll and let me know what you think.

Have your tried the Pilates stretch - the Mermaid? Watch the video and follow along.

Wednesday was World Wide HIV Testing Day and I want to know if you have been tested for HIV.

Meet a new member of the ab-alicious club: Hilary Duff. She is looking HOT.

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I hope you're going hiking this weekend. Let me show you what you should pack for a day hike.

Looking for a good inner thigh stretch? Try the Seated Straddle.

Yikes! The popular snack Veggie Booty is being Recalled!!!

Pressed for time at the gym? Try this multitasking move: plank with reverse row.

New Member of the Ab-alicious Club: Hilary Duff

FitSugar — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:45:00 -0700

We know that Hilary Duff loves Pilates, but now we get to see the pay off of all that ab work. Hilary shows off her bikini body in the upcoming issue of Shape. Yep, she is the cover girl for August.

Here are a few of her health secrets:

Exercise: Pilates, swimming and treading water, which helps her "firm up." She believes a workout shouldn't be boring or overly strenuous, and Pilates definitely fills those requirements.
Diet: Lots of protein, lots of veggies and oatmeal for breakfast. Hilary believes in finding a healthy mix and making trade offs. It is OK to eat your favorite foods, like dessert, but only after skipping the pre-dinner bread basket.
Health: When she turned 16, Hilary decided to get in shape and get healthy. She is part of the Stay fit. Eat right. Looking good, California campaign, which is dedicated to bringing healthy food to school cafeterias across California.

Hilary turns 20 in September but her healthy philosophy sounds levelheaded and wise:

Stay healthy, eat healthy, eat what is good for your body and what gives you energy -- and feed your sweet tooth every once in a while. That is the best way to go.

Thanks, Hilary. I couldn't have said it better myself.

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Hilary Duff Hearts Pilates

FitSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:45:00 -0700

Pilates has been all the rage for a while now, but now the younger generation of Hollywood hipsters is getting hip to working their core. Could Pilates be how Hilary Duff went from being self described as too skinny to being in the best shape of her life? She credits her long and lean body to doing Pilates 3 times a week.

It is no secret that I love Pilates too, and here's why:

Flat Belly: The most fundamental move in Pilates is pulling your navel to your spine with every exhale to engage your deep abs. You keep the deep abs engaged while you inhale too. Working your deep abs flattens your belly and decreases the diameter of your waist. When you work the tops layer of abs, the 6 pack muscles, they bulge out. Not only is that not too attractive, it doesn't support your spine or pelvis. Every breath you take is another opportunity to work your abs.
Long and Lean Muscles: Pilates is all about controlling motion, this way you work the muscles as they shorten and lengthen. This way when new muscle is formed it is long, not bulky.

There are more reasons and more pics of Hilary, so