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The stars were out on Sunday for the 25th annual Los Angeles Marathon: Shia Labeouf, Sean Astin, and Gordon Ramsay joined almost 25,000 runners on the 26.2-mile journey that went from Dodger Stadium to the Santa Monica Pier. Audrina Partridge even ran a couple of miles for charity. And while it was a mostly celebratory day, the Los Angeles Times reports the unfortunate news that a 21-year-old man Read more
The New York City Marathon is over now, but many people are still in training for future races such as the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon (Nov. 16), the Philadelphia Marathon, (Nov. 23), and the Atlanta Marathon (Nov. 27). There's just something about conquering the distance of 26.2 miles that inspires so many people. Training for a marathon is a healthy aspiration, but if running this Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more
Eating enough fiber, saying no to cigarettes, limiting your alcohol intake, and seeing your doctor for annual cancer screenings are all ways to encourage a long, healthy life. But according to Dr. Mike Evans, associate professor of family medicine and public health at the University of Toronto, the single best thing you can do to take care of yourself is move your body 30 minutes every Read more
Dancing With the Stars alum Erin Andrews hops on the CrossFit train — Self Celeb trainer Rich Barretta on the workout that gets Liv Tyler red-carpet ready — Vital Juice An NYC marathoner shares her story, 26.2 miles later — Losing Weight in the City Why one workout a day isn't enough for Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima — Fit Celeb You're one workout closer to perfect posture — Read more
You aim to eat right and exercise most of the time, but we all stray from our healthy path every once in a while . . . and sometimes that's a good thing. Here are some ways you can cut yourself some slack and actually make yourself healthier at the same time. Skip a Workout It's recommended to get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, but rest days are important too, especially if you had an Read more
The moments after a race are just important as the training leading up to the race and the miles logged during. Marathons are extremely demanding physically, which is why the first few hours after a marathon are crucial for muscle recovery and repair. Proper pre-marathon training is also key, as it will help prepare your body for the marathon, and help it to recover faster. Now that you've set Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Sign Up for a Race — Nothing gets you motivated like a deadline. Some favorite races: Skirt Chasers, in which women get a 3-minute head start before the men are let loose; New York's Fun Run and Happy Hour, which features post-race drink specials; and the Zooma Half Marathon & 10K series, which includes post-race Read more
You know the lede here, dear reader: Having a child inevitably changes your life forever. It's a deep, affirming, complicated and challenging adventure. Most of us say we want to buy a house, get in better shape and become better people before we become parents, but personal development and achieving smaller goals just for you is also a significant quest. Before you start planning for a Read more
You love your friend and you love working out with her — problem is, she is stronger, faster, and in better shape than you. Whether you go jogging together, are planning to run your first marathon together, or attend the same exercise classes together, it can be challenging at times to keep up with a friend who is at an advanced fitness level, when you just aren't there quite yet. Good news Read more
