5 Sun-Filled Activities That Celebrate the Last Days of Summer


Updated 09/08/11 12:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Summer Fitness Activities

The Dog Days of Summer have come and gone — soon enough it will be the end of the season altogether! Before sunny skies are replaced with the cooler temps of Fall, make sure you have a go at these favorite Summer fitness activities. Because unlike multi-season sports like running and biking, Summer temps and warm weather are a must for these five sun-filled activities. Read more

Escape the Heat With This Full-Body Pool Workout (No Swimming Required!)


Updated 07/27/11 4:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Pool Workouts For Beginners

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! It's getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes, put on a bikini and jump in the pool. (That's how Nelly's song went right?) Sure, it's Summer . . . sun, high temps, and lots of sweating are expected. Heck I'm a born-and-raised Floridian; Summer is the only season I know! But just because this Summer's heat wave is Read more

Strengthen and Tone With These Fun-in-the-Sun Workouts


Updated 06/30/11 12:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Outdoor Summer Workouts to Tone Muscles

Does the upcoming long holiday weekend have you excited about having fun in the sun? After a Spring of "getting bikini-ready" workouts, now's the time to enjoy what the season has to offer while maintaining your strength-training regimen. No matter which body part you are looking to strengthen and tone, check out these Summer sports that'll work specific parts of your body! Source: Flickr User Read more

Calories Burned With 15 Minutes of Exercise: Summer Edition


Updated 06/22/11 2:53 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Calories Burned in Summer Sports

Summer weather inspires me to exercise outside, even though some days it's super hot and humid. I usually work out early in the morning when temps are the lowest, and if I'm done by 8:30 a.m., I usually beat the heat. Not only do I love not having to wear a lot of clothes, but there are also so many different ways to move your body, you'll never get bored. With busy Summer schedules and the Read more

Which Summer Workout Style Suits Your Fitness Personality?


Updated 05/27/11 7:28 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Which Summer Workout Suits Your Fitness Personality?

I recently met with my new trainer at Crunch Fitness, and he shared his training philosophy: spend the minimum amount of time in the gym — enough to enjoy our favorite healthy activities far away from any treadmill. His proactive lifestyle approach got me thinking about warm-weather fitness. Summer is prime time to get out of the gym whenever possible, but it doesn't just have to mean lacing Read more

How to Prevent Heat Exhaustion During Outdoor Activities


Updated 07/01/11 11:33 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion When Exercising

Heat exhaustion can come in all shapes in sizes, and with Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, it's good to exercise caution, as heat-related illnesses can affect us all when we least expect it. According to the Korey Stringer Institute and the National Athletic Trainers' Association, you should allow time for heat acclimatization. What this means is that the duration and intensity of Read more

Don't Melt! Tips For Exercising in the Heat


Updated 05/29/10 4:01 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Tips For Exercising in the Heat

Where I live, Spring has quickly sprung into Summer weather, with sunshiny days and temperatures steadily climbing through the 80s into the 90s. The warm weather motivates me to get outside and exercise, but I'll tell you, the sudden high temps mixed with humidity are kicking my butt. Here are some tips to make working out in the heat safe and more bearable. Stay hydrated. Drink water before, Read more

Because You Do More Than Bronze: Sporty and Stylish Swimsuits


Updated 05/25/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Stylish, Sporty Swimsuits

There's something to be said about lounging poolside, margarita in hand, but you can't sit around all Summer, right? Between surfing, swimming, and paddleboarding, there's just too much fun to be had in the water. For times like those, you'll need a suit that does more than just look good on you. Check out these bikinis and one-pieces that are made for action, from helping you swim faster to not Read more

4 Time-Saving Tips For a Healthy Lifestyle


Updated 05/24/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Time-Saving Tips

Summers can be incredibly busy — between shuttling kids to and from activities to planning and going on vacation, all the activities that come along with the season can leave you pressed for time. Luckily, we've got a few suggestions for how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, even if you've only got minutes to spare. Total-body in 20: Breaking up your workout in just 10- or 20-minute increments Read more