The Lowdown on Hydrating Recovery Drinks


Updated 06/01/11 4:05 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Calorie Breakdown of Enhanced Water Drinks

Use this nutritional comparison chart the next time you go grab a thirst-quenching low-cal drink, and you'll be better informed about what selection to make. I've pitted the biggest brands against one another to see how they deliver in the nutrients and low-cal department. Labels can often be confusing, so hopefully this chart will help! Read more

Review: NUUN Hydration Tablets


Updated 02/06/09 9:07 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Review: NUUN Hydration Tablets

Staying well hydrated no longer needs to be a tasteless chore. NUUN hydration tablets make your water more palatable while loading it with electrolytes — and all this with only six calories (read "no added sugar") per 16-ounce serving. NUUN tablets dissolve in water, similar to Alka Seltzer, but NUUN tastes much better, and once the tablet has dissolved the bubbles disappear. The ratio is one Read more

Tips For Tackling Long Runs


Updated 03/12/12 7:16 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Long Distance Running Tips For Beginners

Many people sign up for races and marathons in the Summer, so Spring is the time to be training for them. If you're not used to running longer than three or four miles, here are some tips to help tackle longer distances. Don't skimp on gear. Splurge on good wicking socks to prevent blisters, a durable and comfortable pair of sneaks, wicking clothes that are seamless to prevent irritation and Read more

Cyber Monday Deals on Everything Fitness


Updated 11/29/11 10:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Fitness Cyber Monday Deals 2011

Even if you missed Black Friday, there are still a lot of shopping deals to be had tomorrow. Cyber Monday is when retailers present some of their best deals online — from free shipping to massively reduced items — or in some cases, they put the entire store on sale. If you're looking for fitness and health products, look no further. Just remember to act quick — most of these deals are 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

Interview With an Ultramarathoner: What It Takes to Run More Than a Marathon


Updated 07/26/11 2:40 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Interview With Ultramarathoner Deanna Stoppler

I run a few times a week, about 10 to 12 miles total, but I wouldn't consider myself a runner, especially not after interviewing Deanna Stoppler, an ultramarathoner. At 32 she has completed dozens of marathons and a handful of ultras — races that are longer than the typical 26.2 marathon distance. If you ever wondered what it takes to run such extreme distances, or why a person in their right Read more

You Asked: Muscle Twitch in My Back?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

You Asked: Muscle Twitch in My Back?

Dear Fit, I went to a four-day cleansing yoga intensive over the weekend. It was great. I felt so relaxed by the end of the retreat. Come Monday, though, back at my desk, a muscle in my back started twitching, just below my rib cage. I will admit it was a rough adjustment after four days on a yoga mat. The muscle kept twitching off and on all day; there was no pain but it was really annoying. Read more

Tips For Tackling Long Runs


Updated 03/08/12 4:58 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Tips For Tackling Long Runs

Many people sign up for races and marathons in the Summer, so now is the time to be training for them. If you're not used to running longer than three or four miles, here are some tips to help you tackle longer distances. Don't skimp on gear. Splurge on good wicking socks (to prevent blisters), a durable and comfortable pair of sneaks, wicking clothes that are seamless (to prevent irritation Read more

Beyond Moderation: The Hangover


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

How to Treat a Post-New Year's Eve Hangover

I have heard it said that the best cure for a hangover is to drink in moderation, but there are times when we all go a bit overboard . . . like New Year's Eve. If you had a few drinks too many, let me explain what is going on with your body and offer a few suggestions to help your get over your hangover. Symptom: Dehydration Your throat and mouth are dry due to dehydration, which is caused by Read more