All the Right Gear For Summer Hikes


Updated 07/13/11 7:47 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Essential Gear For Summer Hiking

Take to the hiking trails this Summer with the proper shoes, equipment, and apparel to help make your day — or night — excursion as effortless and enjoyable as possible. Just as it's a good idea to have the proper gear for Spring, hiking enthusiasts should also keep a stash of items suited for Summer hikes. Here are some Read more

New Moms: Get This Gear and Get Your Prebaby Body Back


Updated 07/11/11 1:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gear to Help Moms Get in Shape

When you finally get the go-ahead from your doc to start exercising after having your baby (usually at about six to eight weeks postpartum), you may find it hard to leave your little one to fit in some exercise. That doesn't mean you have to abandon all hopes for getting your prebaby body back. Here are some must haves for new moms to help you drop the pounds you gained during pregnancy. Read more

Carry-On Only? Here's What Workout Essentials to Include


Updated 07/11/11 9:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pack These Workout Clothes in Carry-On Suitcases

I wish I was handed a quarter for every time one of my travel companions said, "You should just do carry-on" or asked, "Why don't you pack lighter?" Whenever I do try to pack lighter, I find my workout wear gets left out. There are lots of compact gym essentials that can easily fit in a suitcase, but when it comes right down to the basics, how do you know what to take? Here are some options I Read more

Gear Review: DoD Fitness Tools


Updated 07/06/11 6:07 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Workout Equipment That Reduces Joint Pain

Tightness in the wrists, a kink in the neck, and discomfort in the knees — these pains can disrupt a great workout, interfering with the benefits of toning exercises or yoga poses. DoD Fitness (the acronym stands for Do or Die) created a line of foamy products to help reduce discomfort in the wrists, neck, and knees during poses that typically strain these areas. We tried the Set of All Three Read more

Jackie Warner's Calorie-Blasting Power Pyramid Workout


Updated 05/26/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Jackie Warner Workout

Work your entire body pyramid-style with celeb trainer Jackie Warner in just 10 minutes. Each time-saving exercise combines two moves, making the workout efficient and effective. To build strength and torch calories, you'll work your muscles to exhaustion. Grab some dumbbells and get ready to work out with Jackie. Looking for more? Tone your upper body in 10 with this workout for sexy sculpted Read more

Our Ultimate Swimsuit Guide — Get the Best Fit For Your Body


Updated 05/25/12 6:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Swimsuit For Your Body Shopping Guide 2012

Finding the perfect Summer suit can seem like an impossible task, especially when you don't know quite what you're looking for. We're putting an end to all that with our ultimate guide to getting the right fit for your body. With the help of swimwear fit and style expert Audrey Jimenez over at Everything But Water, we're breaking down the best fit tips for every body type and the best styles to Read more

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Earn More Money

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more

Bob Harper on How to Get The Biggest Loser Results at Home: Pick a Workout You Enjoy!


Updated 05/23/12 4:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Biggest Loser's Bob Harper on His at-Home Weight Loss Tips

If you watch The Biggest Loser, then you already know that trainer Bob Harper gets results. We caught up with Bob, who explained how anyone can apply the same techniques he uses on The Biggest Loser to everyday life. Learn what Bob's perfect 30-minute workout looks like and his secret to losing weight when you only have 15 minutes to spare. Read more

Kirsten Dunst Makes the Whole Pajamas-on-the-Plane Thing Chic — Here's the Trick


Updated 05/23/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kirsten Dunst Pajama Trend May 2012

Before Kirsten Dunst hit the Cannes red carpet in her two respectively stunning looks, she boarded a plane at Heathrow in her pajamas. Well, not exactly — playing to the season's pajama-dressing trend in a silky Louis Vuitton pajama top and skinny black pants, she executed the chicest kind of comfortable travel style. We love that it's both a relaxed Summer look and a cheeky nod to the "don'ts" Read more

Work Out in Comfort With These Maternity Activewear Picks!


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

Maternity Activewear Product Review

Since working out with a bun in the oven can be challenging for a wide variety of reasons, it's important that your workout clothes are comfy. We've done the leg work for you and tested a handful of pieces of maternity fitness gear, both tops and bottoms. Watch the video and learn what our FitSugarTV host Zelana, pregnant herself, has to say about these five activewear picks. *$20 gift card will Read more