Winterize Your Running: Pre-Heat Your Sneakers


Updated 01/28/09 8:14 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Winterize Your Running: Pre-Heat Your Sneakers

Running in cold weather can be extremely invigorating. As long as you plan ahead for icy terrain and frigid temps, you can avoid falling or getting frostbite. Your extremities are the first things to get cold, so for your hands, windproof running gloves are essential. To keep your feet warm, try this little tip. Use your blow dryer to heat your sneakers with some hot air. Heat each shoe for 15 Read more

Sexism, Stereotypes, and the Super Bowl: Recent Ads That Sexualize Women


Updated 02/06/12 7:57 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Women in Super Bowl Ads

Sex sells — especially for Super Bowl ads — and year after year, major companies try to get away with the raciest, steamiest ads possible, often at the expense of women. Cars, food, technology — it doesn't matter what the product is; these ads throw in a hot, skin-baring woman for distraction and buzz. Ahead of the big game tomorrow, let's look back at some of the most scandalous ads in Read more

How to Green Your Running


Updated 04/22/11 9:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Green Your Running

You might already take your own bags to the grocery store and keep your hot showers short, but there are always new ways to go green. Take running for instance. It's already fairly eco-friendly, but there is always room for improvement. Here are some simple ways to make your sneaker time a bit more green: Create eco-friendly racing habits: Many of us like to test our mettle among other runners, Read more

5 Things: Avoid Getting Sick at the Gym


Updated 10/10/11 11:08 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

How to Avoid Germs at the Gym

Getting weekly exercise is a great way to strengthen your immune system and benefit your overall health, but working out at a gym can be like walking into a germ factory. You're working out and breathing hard so closely to others, sharing air, equipment, and probably coming in contact with their sweat and bacteria. Here are a few tips on how to avoid germs at the gym. Wash your hands once you Read more