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Dodgeball? A Workout?

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:45:00 PDT

Okay, I'm having major PE flashbacks here. Dodgeball was definitely not my favorite sport as a child, but Dodgeball, the movie definitely sparked my interest in the sport as an adult.

I just found out that Crunch Fitness Gyms offer Dodgeball 101 classes.

Dodgeball is back folks! You get a great cardio workout from all that running around, ducking, and throwing balls. Playing this fast-paced game as an adult is much more fun, since now you have more throwing and aiming skills, not to mention upper body strength and speed. I always end up laughing my ass off, so it's a great way to relieve stress. Plus, since you are playing a game you forget that you are working out.

You're interested now, aren't you? To find a Crunch Fitness Gym near you, check out this map of gym locations.

Fit's Tips: If you're even more into it, you can also join a local Dodgeball team or league. Check around in your area to see where they're offered (try the YMCA), so your team can start practicing for the 2007 National Dodgeball Championship.

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What's Buzzworthy: Your Favorite Competition Movies

BuzzSugar — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:49:42 PST

Last week I challenged you guys to bookmark the movies about competition that you think are the most Buzzworthy. You all found some great films, including some I've never seen, such as WhiplashGirlchild's suggestion The Cannonball Run. In my eyes, you're all winners just for participating! But since I have to choose a few favorites, here are my picks.

Best In Show, bookmarked by LizaToad and WhiplashGirlchild, is about "'interesting people' competing to win a dog show," according to LizaToad, and "one of the best movies ever!!!"

Dodgeball was bookmarked by Missyosigirl and FitSugar, who says it is a "classic competition movie and funny too.”

To see the rest,

You Got Served, suggested by Missyosigirl, follows the competitive world of street dancing, which obviously has a broad appeal considering that Stomp the Yard was Number 1 at the box office last weekend.

Election, found by WhiplashGirlchild, is a hilarious film about the tense battles fought by high-school presidential hopefuls.

Strictly Ballroom is another great one, suggested by Yiddidea. The film follows Scott, an experienced ballroom dancer who likes to dance his own steps, and his "ugly duckling" dance partner, Fran, as they prepare to compete in the Australian Pan Pacific Championships.

How to Avoid Gaining Weight While Dating

FitSugar — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:41:52 PDT

Being in a relationship is so exciting that spending so much time together can cause your healthy lifestyle to fly out the window. You may even adopt some of your partner's unhealthy habits. That can add up to some extra pounds on the scale, so here are some tips to prevent weight gain while dating.

Remember that eating an extra 500 calories a day will make you gain a pound in one week, so be conscious of how much you're eating. Just because your guy has three slices of pizza, that doesn't mean you should too. Guys need more calories, so remember to eat appropriate sized portions, even when dining together.
You don't have to eat just because your partner is. Guys tend to inhale their meal, and then an hour later they're eating again. It can be tempting to join in if food is in front of you, but don't nosh unless you're truly hungry.

Keep up with your regular exercise schedule. When you're in a relationship, you don't want to sacrifice the things that are important to your own well-being, so make time for your 20 to 60 minutes of exercise a day. Get up early before work or steal away during lunchtime so you don't feel like it's taking away from time spent with your loved one.
Or better yet, exercise together. Meet at the gym after work, play tennis or racquetball, take salsa dance lessons or a Vinyasa yoga class, or join a dodgeball team.
Spend more time being active together instead of sitting on the couch. You don't have to be really athletic, but you can tour a museum, take a walk in the park, hike in the woods, or go for a bike ride.
Sign up for a healthy cooking class together so you can both learn new ways to make delicious dishes that are full of nutrients but not full of saturated fat, cholesterol, and empty calories.

Watch the Glee Cast Dodge Balls in Their First Season 3 Promo

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:58:49 PDT

Missing Glee? Get ready for another school year with the new season three teaser, which features the club singing The Go-Go's "We Got the Beat" while the kids and teachers of McKinley High get victimized by a dodgeball (mostly at the hands of Sue Sylvester, of course). There's no new footage yet, but it's worth it to see Mr. Schue diving for his life and Finn's unsuspecting face being nailed by the funniest of hits.

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:59:12 PST

8:00 Wipeout (repeat)
9:00 Blades of Glory

8:00 Rules of Engagement (repeat)
8:30 Mike & Molly (repeat)
9:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new)

8:00 UFC: Evans vs. Davis: From Chicago (live)
11:00 Alcatraz (repeat)

8:00 Harry's Law (repeat)
9:00 Figure Skating: US Championships (live)
11:30 Saturday Night Live (repeat, with host Jimmy Fallon)

Is Your Tot Going Gaga for Ga-ga?

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:29:49 PST

Move over Lady Gaga, there's a new game in town that's changing the way kids say your name! In an age where bans on traditional recess games like tag and dodgeball are becoming more prevalent (seemingly due to the violent nature of the games), new sports are gaining a tot following, and they're gaining traction - fast!

Ga-ga - a fast-paced, Israeli game that has been called "a safe version of dodgeball" - is popping up on playgrounds and Summer camps everywhere. Using a soft foam ball, kids try to hit their opponents below the knees (this is where it becomes safer than dodgeball) while the opponents run, jump, and dodge around an enclosed ring, called a pit. Once a player is hit, she's out. As time passes, additional balls are thrown into the pit to speed up the game, ensuring no game lasts longer than five minutes, and allowing kids to jump back in the ring and start a new round.

Though previously reserved for the playground, New York City is about to see the opening of the city's first dedicated Ga-ga play-site. The Gaga Center will offer 50-minute classes after school every day for $620 per semester.

Have your kids been bitten by the Ga-ga bug yet?

Source: GAGABALLPITS.COM

What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Once Upon a Time (new)
9:00 Desperate Housewives (new)
10:00 Pan Am (new)

8:00 60 Minutes (new)
9:00 The Good Wife (new)
10:00 CSI: Miami (new)

8:00 The Simpsons (new)
8:30 The Cleveland Show (new)
9:00 Family Guy (new)
9:30 American Dad! (new)

9:00 The Firm (new, series premiere)

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "Mash Off"

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:48:51 PST

What goes around comes around, and Santana learns her lesson the hard way on this week's episode of Glee. When Mr. Schue and Shelby decide to put their respective singing groups head-to-head for a little friendly competition, things spiral out of control and get ugly. Very ugly.

While Finn and Santana are busy trash talking, the presidential election heats up between Kurt, Brittany, and Rachel - with one key player dropping out of the competition. There's a lot of foul play going on, so let's break it down when you

Puck (or should I say "Puck-fasa"?) has decided he's in love with Shelby - so in love that he expresses his emotions with a rendition of "Hot For Teacher," complete with crotch grabs from Blaine and Kurt. Though he's still keeping the torrid affair a secret from his friends, he's laying it on pretty thick with Shelby. She tells him the kiss was a mistake, but still lets him come over to see Beth, which is when Puck spills the beans about Quinn's plan to get their baby back. Shelby naturally doesn't react well to the information, and forbids Quinn from seeing the baby anymore.
It's no surprise that Sue has taken to mudslinging for her campaign, and her latest ad goes straight for Burt's heart, literally. I have to admit that I giggled a little at the comparisons between Burt and a baboon, even though the commercial sets a precedent that later comes back to bite Sue in the butt. Meanwhile, Brittany is doing some slandering of her own, saying that Rachel is (gasp!) on MySpace, and Kurt's face is used for My Little Ponies.
Mr. Schuester and Shelby try to set up some healthy competition with the New Directions and the Troubletones, introducing a "mash-off." (This show loves nothing if not a mashup.) It takes about 10 seconds for Santana to go into full attack mode, specifically targeting Finn. Normally I find Santana's insults amusing, but she goes way too far this week, making me wonder why Brittany even continues to stick by her side. Since Finn can't trash talk, he suggests that the two groups take things to the gym for a game of dodgeball instead.
The dogeball scene is cheesy as all get-out, but the entire cast looks like they are having a blast singing and dancing to "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" / "One Way or Another." It's all fun and games until Santana's nasty streak continues when she starts pounding poor Rory with a dodgeball. It's hard to feel sorry for her when Finn finally finds a way to hit her where it hurts: he calls Santana out on being a lesbian and says she's a coward.
At the presidential debates at school, Kurt is the only candidate who makes a speech that isn't completely ridiculous. While Brittany vows to protect McKinley from tornadoes, Kurt wants to ban bullying and dodgeball. His fellow students may not agree with Kurt's feelings about dodgeball, but it's sweet and touching to see him putting together a genuine campaign promise. To give him an extra boost, Rachel drops out of the competition and throws her support to Kurt.
Though no winner is crowned, both the New Directions and the Troubletones bring out really amazing mashups for the competition. New Directions definitely win the award for best costumes; they channel the '80s with a Hall & Oates mashup that's uptempo and fun to watch. Meanwhile, the ladies go for a more emotional number with a combination of Adele songs. Which group gets your vote?
Though Finn knocks Santana down a notch, she's not prepared for what happens next: apparently one of the candidates running against Sue overhears Finn calling Santana a lesbian, and uses it in his own attack ad against Sue. He implies that Sue is a lesbian and targets her for having a lesbian cheerleading captain. Not only is the ad shocking and inappropriate in so many ways, but it's the final straw for Santana, who breaks down and slaps Finn across the face after the Troubletones performance.

Did you feel bad for Santana by the end of the episode, or did she get what was coming to her? Are you liking Puck and Shelby together? Sound off in the comments!

Photo courtesy of Fox

How to Survive a Breakup Without Gaining Weight

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:27:49 PDT

If you're an emotional eater, a bad breakup can send you into an eating frenzy. To avoid gaining weight after ending it with your S.O., keep these essential tips in mind.

Take up a sport to work out your ~~anger~~ feelings: Dodgeball and kickball are great for aggression; swimming and yoga can be perfect if you need time to reflect or mourn the end of your relationship; and, fast-paced cardio classes like Zumba or kickboxing keep your mind so busy, you won't have time to be upset.
Don't go on a partying spree: To prevent a pity party at home, you might want to go out and have as much fun as possible. This is a great tactic, unless that means downing high-calorie foods and fruity cocktails. It's OK to hit the town, just be mindful of how much you're taking in. Here are tips for having a healthy happy hour.

Keep on reading for more tips on avoiding weight gain after a break-up.

ABC Pilots: Get the Scoop on the New Shows

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:02:54 PDT

Upfronts madness has officially set in, and the networks have been going crazy making their announcements about which shows are getting the ax and which pilots are a go for next season. ABC has pulled the plug on Brothers & Sisters and a few more, but what's coming next Fall? I've got the scoop on the new crop, which includes plenty of familiar faces like Kristin Chenoweth, Tim Allen, and more, so start getting to know ABC's new lineup now!

COMEDY

Suburgatory: A family sitcom set in - wait for it - the suburbs. A father (Dodgeball's Alan Tudyk) uproots his daughter from Manhattan for a more provincial life in the 'burbs.
Work It: Follows two guys who dress up like women for better jobs after they're laid off.
Man Up: Focuses on a group of guys coming to terms with being middle-aged men.
Apt. 23: Krysten Ritter plays an NYC party girl who clashes with her new good-girl roommate from the Midwest. James Van Der Beek also stars as himself.
Last Man Standing: Tim Allen returns to TV as a man struggling to hang on to his traditional values in today's world. Nancy Travis will costar as his wife.

To check out the new dramas, just

DRAMA

Good Christian Belles: Based on the novel Good Christian Bitches, Leslie Bibb (Popular) plays a recent divorcee who returns to her Dallas hometown in hopes of some Southern comfort. Kristin Chenoweth will costar as one of the villainous housewives who stands in her way.
Charlie's Angels: Minka Kelly, Annie Ilonzeh, and Rachael Taylor star as the titular private investigators in this remake of the classic '70s series.
Once Upon a Time: Jennifer Morrison stars as a woman who moves to a small town in Maine where fairy tales seem to be coming true. Ginnifer Goodwin also stars as Snow White.
Pan Am: Christina Ricci headlines this '60s-centric drama about pilots and flight attendants working for Pan Am Airlines.
Revenge: A young woman (Brothers & Sisters's Emily Van Camp) heads to the Hamptons to avenge the destruction of her family in this drama loosely based on The Count of Monte Cristo.
Scandal: The latest from Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes revolves around Kerry Washington as a crisis management consultant. Lost's Henry Ian Cusick will also star.
The River: Follows a group of people looking for a missing adventurer in the Amazon.