Do You Put a Workout Schedule on Your Calendar?


Updated 11/13/11 11:13 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Schedule Workouts on a Calendar

Work, school, social life, family — life gets busy, which, for some, means exercise gets put on the back burner. There are a lot of tricks and tips to squeezing workouts into busy days. From filling pockets of the day with short bursts of activity to turning a social outing into an active one, there's almost no valid excuse to not work out! But for people who need a little more organization in Read more

Turn Up the Heat When Temps Drops: Fall Fitness Dates


Updated 09/16/11 12:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fitness Ideas to Do With a Boyfriend

A hot and sunny Summer is hard to beat, but certain fitness activities feel unbearable when the sun is beating down on you. Say hello to Fall! The season's cooler temps make exercising outdoors a little more manageable and a little less hot and sweaty. But, if keeping things hot is your thing, grab your honey and try one of these Fall fitness activities together — they're guaranteed to create a Read more

Score a Date and Go on Vacation: 4 Ways Exercise Can Help Your Social Life


Updated 08/03/11 9:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Exercise Helps a Social Life

The benefits of exercise go way beyond a killer bod and healthy heart; it can also help boost a sagging social life. From working on existing friendships to making new ones, find out how keeping active may score you the love of your life, your dream vacation, and more! Ladies' Night — Whether it's hitting the gym after work or going on a weekend hike, exercise is an easy way to schedule in Read more

Get Fit With Dad on Father's Day


Updated 06/17/11 8:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Incorporate Fitness on Father's Day

A Father's Day gift is a great way to honor the dads in your life, but I bet they'd love some quality time with you even more. Instead of the typical Father's Day brunch, make time to do something active with them. I've picked out a few "classic dad" activities to inspire you, but ultimately you know what's best for your own dad. Since this day is all about him, think of something he'd really Read more

Best Places to Get Fit and Flirty


Updated 02/11/11 2:16 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Fitness Activities to Meet Single Guys

It's almost Valentine's Day, but there's no reason to feel that you need to be in a relationship to celebrate. Sometimes celebrating on your own or with friends is even more fun! But if this time of year makes you wish that you had a special someone, there's no harm in trying to go out and make that happen. If you're single and want to meet a partner who is just as into being fit as you are, it's Read more

How to Date Without Breaking Your Healthy Resolutions


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Stay Healthy and Fit While Dating

Nighttime wining and dining can devastate your healthy daytime habits, whether you're with a special someone or your closest friends. Those delightfully decadent appetizers, simmering entrees, cocktails, and desserts add up quick, and it's hard to hit the gym afterward when there's fun to be had out on the town. Sunny Summer days and nights make for hot and healthy dates, but there are plenty of Read more

Is Going to the Gym the Perfect Date?


Updated 10/07/10 5:56 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Make a Date Out of the Gym

After a long workday I was excited to get a call from my boyfriend — he had planned the "perfect date" for us. Rushing home to get ready, I was puzzled when he showed up in a t-shirt and carpenter pants. The "perfect date" I envisioned involved a little something more than the faded team building shirt he was wearing. "Get excited," he said, "we are going to the climbing gym!" OK, here's the Read more

Fun Fitness-Focused Friend Date Ideas


Updated 02/11/11 3:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Fitness Date Ideas

The right fitness buddy can help you stay on track, but your get fit dates don't have to be exclusive to the gym. Plan a fun friend date that will zap calories without you even realizing you're working it out. Here are some seasonal suggestions that will allow you to catch up sans a calorie-heavy happy hour. Take a jog/walk at the beach or in the park — An hour of jogging, walking, and Read more

Celebrate Summer Lovin': 10 Healthy Date Activities


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Date Ideas and Activities

Uh-oh! Like it or not, the final days of Summer are driftin' away. If you're looking to take a vacation from your usual workouts, take advantage of the season and carve out some time with your favorite cutie or health-minded pal for a calorie-burning date. Tell me more, tell me more, you say? Here are a few of my favorites activities to cool you off, heat things up, and keep you moving. Read more

Are You Going on a Fitness Date For Valentine's Day?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Stay Healthy by Going on a Fitness Date For Valentine's Day

I am super excited for this weekend to start. Instead of a fancy dinner or a box of chocolates, the mister and I are celebrating Valentine's Day by spending the weekend rock climbing in Yosemite. We're splurging a little though — instead of roughing it in a tent like we normally do, we've got a room booked at a nearby bed and breakfast and a couples massage scheduled for Saturday evening. I'm Read more