Up and at 'Em! Calorie Burners For Memorial Day


Updated 05/25/12 6:15 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ways to Burn Calories on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is more than just good barbecue! Why not throw in some fun activities so those treats don't expand your waistline? Here are a handful of ways to burn at least 200 calories this holiday. The best part is that they are all fun group activities, so it won't feel like you are working out at all! Calories burned based on a 130-pound woman. Calculate a more accurate burn stat for your Read more

6 Ways to Burn More Calories at the Gym


Updated 03/01/12 4:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Burn More Calories at the Gym

Who doesn't want to get a better workout in less time? Here are six ways to burn more calories the next time you hit the gym. Do a few extra sets: One minute of push-ups burns eight calories and one minute of crunches also burns eight calories. Complete three extra sets of each and that's 48 extra calories burned. Do five extra minutes of cardio: You'll burn an extra 56 calories on the Read more

Cardio Comparison: Calories Burned in 30 Minutes


Updated 02/23/12 6:41 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Exercise Burns the Most Calories?

Cardio is a must for a whole slew of health reasons: it's good for your heart, increases energy, helps reduce your risk of certain conditions like osteoporosis and diabetes, helps you sleep better, and boosts your immune system, to name a few! Of course, cardio is also essential if you're trying to fit into the jeans you wore in college. If weight loss is your main reason for doing cardio, make Read more

Your Run Burned How Many Calories?


Updated 05/10/12 1:08 AM · Posted by · 20 comments

Chart Calories Burned While Running

Whether you run on a treadmill and glance at the display, or keep track of your run outside with a device, it's nice to know how many calories you're burning, especially if weight loss is one of your goals. Here's a nifty chart to let you know what your pace and workout time translates to in calories burned. It can also help you figure out how intensely and how long you need to exercise in Read more

6 Ways to Burn More Calories in Your Yoga Class


Updated 01/30/12 9:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Burn More Calories in Yoga Class

Yoga classes aren't meant to be huge calorie-burners — increasing strength and flexibility and acquiring a sense of calmness and bliss, these are more the focus when moving through postures. You still burn calories, though, and with these tips, you can burn more the next time you hop on your mat. Source: Thinkstock Read more

How Many Extra Calories Incline Really Burns


Updated 02/18/12 3:49 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Calories Burned on Treadmill With Incline

Pumping up the incline on the treadmill not only tones your tush and legs, increases your endurance, and can help you improve your speed, it also burns crazy calories — significantly more than with no incline. Need a little more proof? Check out the chart below for some inspiring numbers. *All calculations are based on a 130-pound woman. Read more

Little Choices Healthy People Make Every Day


Updated 01/21/12 8:14 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Habits of Healthy People

You know what it takes to be healthy — a well-balanced diet, regular exercise, and the motivation to stick to both. But reaching these broad-arching goals can be a tougher than just saying them. A better bet is to break up your healthy must dos into smaller choices that you can make every day while you inch yourself closer to your major goals. Are you making the best little choices for a Read more

No-Sweat Ways to Burn 100 Calories in 30 Minutes


Updated 01/20/12 2:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Burn 100 Calories Without Sweating

Sometimes you just don't want to sweat. Or you're so exhausted from the week's workouts that you can't give it your all. You can still burn a decent number of calories with some low-impact activities. Here are a number of no-sweat ways to burn 100 calories in 30 minutes. Walking: Stretch your limbs and breathe some fresh air without the hard impact that comes from running. Walking at a Read more

Treadmill vs. Stationary Bike


Updated 02/18/12 1:03 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 42 comments

Calories Burned on Treadmill vs. Stationary Bike

When it comes to working out some people love the treadmill and others are all about using a stationary bike. Is one better at burning more calories though? Take this quiz to find out. *All calculations are based on a 130-pound woman. Take the Quiz Read more