And the 2008 Health and Fitness Trends Are . . .


Updated 11/07/08 1:27 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

And the 2008 Health and Fitness Trends Are . . .

It seems that the predicted fitness trends for 2008 are pretty similar to those we saw in 2007, though this year we're seeing more of a focus on the specifics, rather than large generalizations. Here are the top ten health and fitness trends for 2008: Educated and experienced fitness professionals. More organizations are seeking accreditation for academic and certification programs for fitness Read more

Geeks We Love: An MP3 Maker of History


Updated 04/30/12 4:09 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Inventor of the First MP3 Player

Arguably one of the most important tech inventions of our generation, the MP3 player didn't just invent itself. For that, we can thank Kane Kramer. He may not be a household name, but Kramer developed the first portable digital audio player 20 years before it became industry standard. In 1979, he designed the IXI digital audio player, the first of its kind to transfer and store music to-go. The Read more

Good News: We're Not Getting Any Fatter


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Study Says American Obesity Rates Have Hit a Plateau

Obesity seems to have reached a state of crisis in the United States: it's more harmful than smoking, junk food is as addictive as heroin, and the latest wave of reality shows are all about helping people lose weight to save their lives. Here's the good news — according to new data from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), obesity rates in America are not getting worse. But Read more