Walking to Stay Trim? Aim For 100 Steps Per Minute


Updated 05/22/09 12:57 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Walking to Stay Trim?  Aim For 100 Steps Per Minute

If you're walking to lose weight, a recent study says you need to walk at a quick pace of at least 100 steps per minute in order for it to be considered moderate intensity. A pedometer is a great tool to use when you're strolling along, since it tells you how many steps you've taken. You can also check it to make sure you're taking enough steps within a certain number of time in order to get your Read more

Walk This Way: The Benefits of Walking


Updated 04/04/12 12:07 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Why Walking Is a Good Way to Exercise

Around here, there's no exercise we don't love. Yoga, running, and rock climbing all have a place in our hearts. But we don't discount the most unassuming exercise of all, walking. It's a great no-fuss way to exercise (all you need are comfortable walking shoes!), and a moderately intense pace — 100 steps per minute — is the key to losing weight. If you're in the mood for taking advantage of Read more

Top 10 Mistakes You Make on the Elliptical Trainer


Updated 01/16/12 10:31 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Top 10 Mistakes You Make on the Elliptical Trainer

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Lisa Hoehn, Prevention As the weather drops, more and more people head straight to one machine in their gym — the elliptical trainer. According to a 2008 report from the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association, the number of users of elliptical trainers in health clubs grew sevenfold from Read more

4 More Facts You Don't Know About Calories


Updated 01/09/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Calories Help You Lose Weight

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you'll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more

How to Get Your Metabolism Moving


Updated 12/30/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Boost Your Metabolism to Lose Weight Faster

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good. By Paige Greenfield Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — Read more

3 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight at the Gym


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Aren't I Losing Weight at the Gym?

You go to the gym, work out, but you still aren't losing any weight. What gives? It's a frustrating scenario but not an impossible one to change. Here are three reasons you aren't losing weight at the gym and what to do about them. You're Not Doing Enough (Intense) Cardio Aerobic activity is the most efficient way to burn calories, so make sure you are consistent with cardio workouts. We Read more

Refinish Your Kitchen Cabinets With One Easy Product


Updated 03/22/12 4:34 PM · Posted by · 50 comments

Review of Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations and Cabinet Refinishing Products

If I were to ask you, "Are you proud of your kitchen?" I would venture to guess that most of you would respond, "No." Considering that the average age of the American home in 35 years, many of you have may inherited an old kitchen with laminate floor tile and countertops or dingy, dated cabinetry that doesn't look exactly as you'd wish. With home prices down 30 to 50 percent, most consumers are Read more