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Score Free Gym Passes

FitSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0700

If your outdoor routine is getting cut short due to weather and air quality, or if you're just ready to take your fitness to a new level then you may want to think about joining a gym.

I know it sounds daunting, but there are a lot of gyms out there just dying to give you a free guest pass so you can try out their facilities. Gymticket.com has done the preliminary work for you so all you have to do is search for a nearby gym and show up. You can even print your free guest passes directly from the site, which means you'll avoid dealing with potentially pushy salespeople (at least in the beginning). So take your time and try out all the gyms near you until you find the one that you'll actually end up going to. You may even find that you actually enjoy going to the gym.

P.L.O.W. - Continue the 4th of July Fun!

FitSugar — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:30:00 -0700

Being that the Fourth of July falls during the middle of the week this year, you may have taken the opportunity (like me) to drag out the celebration through this weekend. Maybe you're not feeling like working out to "Proud to Be An American," but these songs are good enough to get you moving on the treadmill, and at all the tasty barbecues you'll be attending.

"Free As A Bird" - The Beatles, 4:26
"Miss Independent" - Kelly Clarkson, 3:34
"Free" - Mya, 5:18
"Freedom" - George Michael, 6:20
"Lump" - Presidents of the United States of America, 2:14
"Free" - Donavon Frankenreiter, 2:29
"Declare Independence" - Bjork, 4:13
"American Idiot" - Green Day, 2:53
"Independence Day" - Martina McBride, 3:26

Total PLOW = 35:28

Did I miss any? Then let me know in the comments section below.

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Get In-Line: Free Skate Lessons

FitSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 11:45:00 -0700

Want to take inline skating lessons for free this May?

FreeSkateLesson.com is a coalition of skate schools providing free inline skating lessons on Free Skate Lesson Day, May 12th in 2007. The goal of Free Skate Day is to introduce more people to the sport of skating and absolutely no experience is required to take a free lesson. Register now to participate in Free Skate Lesson Day and maybe you'll start to incorporate skating int your workout routine. The best part? If you are not able to attend Free Skate Lesson Day on May 12th, your local skate school should provide you with a two-for-one free lesson discount. For more information and to register for a free lesson, visit FreeSkateLesson.com.

Fit's Tip: An 130 pound person can burn around 420 calories per hour rollerblading, so you'll definitely burn a lot of calories while learning! Plus, I am sure you'll have fun.

FREE Golf Lessons During May!

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:30:00 -0700

In my opinion, golf is a great sport for anyone to try. The only problem is that it can get a little expensive, which can be a big deterrent from the sport.

This May, Play Golf America is hosting an event where they are offering FREE golf lessons from PGA professionals all month long. All you have to do is visit PlayGolfAmerica.com to find a pro near you and sign up.

Plus, now you'll have a reason to invest in that super cute golf gear from Puma I was telling you about.

FREE Sample Alert: Alavert Allergy Medication

FitSugar — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:30:00 -0700

It's FREE sample alert time again and this time it's allergy medication. I'd say it's very appropriate since this is one of the worst allergy seasons ever.

Alavert, the makers of the quick-dissolving tablets that melt in your mouth and provide non-drowsy, 24-hour allergy relief are offering FREE samples right now. They come in two flavors - Original Mint and Citrus Burst. Personally, I like to keep some form of allergy relief in my purse in case I have a run in with a cat (or blossoming tree for that matter) -- Sample sized Alavert tabs are perfect for just that, especially since water is not needed to take Alavert.

To get your free samples, just visit here and fill out the information along with answering two questions on your current allergy medication preference. It's super quick, I promise.

Yogatoday.com: Free Yoga Classes

FitSugar — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0700

What could be better than an invigorating yoga class everyday? How about if it were FREE?

Jennifer24 posted a wonderful suggestion in the Yoga Stretch and Tell Group called Yoga Workout Free!!!

She wanted to let us know about Yogatoday.com, a website that allows you to download 1-hour yoga classes that are absolutely FREE. They offer a new one everyday, so you'll never get bored. Experienced instructors lead the classes in the beautiful, inspiring setting of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Their intention is to make yoga accessible to everyone, everywhere. In our fast-paced, busy lives, yoga offers us a chance to slow down, relax, and reflect, which everyone can benefit from.

When you click on a video, you can watch the class immediately, or download it to your computer or iPod for later viewing. I love this idea, because a lot of people I know want to go to yoga classes regularly, but that can get really expensive. Plus, people might not have the time to physically go to a yoga class, and now they don't have to. They can follow along with the video anywhere, anytime, and not have to pay a penny.

The only downfall is that there are a bunch of commercials in the beginning of each video, but you can just fast forward right through them.

A couple of months ago I told you about Yogatoday.com, but I'm so glad Jennifer24 reminded us - thanks for sharing this wonderful tip. Everyone needs to know about free yoga classes.

Spread the SOYJOY: They're Free!

FitSugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:04:09 -0700

I've never actually tried these nutrition bars from SOYJOY, but that's okay because they'll send me (and you too) 3 bars to try for free. They want you to try 1, and promise to share the other 2 with your friends. Give them your info and you should receive the bars in about 3-4 weeks.

These bars are made with soy, butter, frozen egg, dried fruits like raisins, papaya, mango, and pineapple, and almonds. There are 4 flavors that sound very tasty - Raisin Almond, Mango Coconut, Apple, and Berry.

Soy protein is a complete protein, so this could be a great afternoon snack to give you a pep in your step. Not only that, soy enhances bone density and can help to reduce your risk of certain cancers.

Has anyone ever tried them? I'd be curious to know what you thought, so tell me below.

Starter Arms: Exercise Video

FitSugar — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0800

Here is the third installment of the Test Case series: Starter Arms. This video is all about toning the upper arms to get you ready for springtime tank tops.

You will need a set of 5 to 8 pound dumbbells. If you don't have weights experiment with soup cans or full water bottles. Try to do this every other day for 2 weeks and see if your arm tone changes. Consider it an experiment or a challenge.

Some of the exercises are done with just one weight, but experiment and see if you can handle using both. Feel free to repeat the series once or twice.

Why not print this chart out to take these moves to the gym.

FREE Viactiv Flavor Glide Samples

FitSugar — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 03:30:00 -0800

Are you getting enough calcium to keep your bones strong? Most women aren't, but you can.

New Viactiv Flavor Glides dietary supplements are a new easy to swallow caplet from the company that brought us the popular calcium chews. Currently there are two flavors, the Vanilla-flavored Calcium Flavor Glides that contain 500mg of calcium plus vitamins D and K. The Berry Breeze flavored Multi-Vitamin Flavor Glides are a women's formula with 24 vitamins and minerals. Most supplements seem to be like horse pills to me, but these are supposed to be small enough that those of us who have a hard time swallowing things on command should be able to take a flavor glide with ease. In fact it is easy to swallow guaranteed so if you can't, you get your money back.

With new products come free samples (yay!), so get yours by filling out a super short (3 questions) survey.

Tone Your Love Handles: Exercise Video

FitSugar — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:00:00 -0800

This video is all about toning up your love handles. Yep - just in time for Valentine's Day. While you may not be able to pick and choose the body parts where you lose fat, you can spot tone an area. To lose weight at your waist you need to commit to a cardio workout plan which will help you lose fat all over. Toning up the muscles under those love handles will both strengthen your core and give you a firmer look through your waist.

So give a little love to your love handles; I am sure they will enjoy the attention. There is now a printer friendly version of the love handle workout so you can take it with you to the gym.