How to Bike to Work Without Sacrificing Money or Style


Updated 05/18/11 11:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Reasons Why You Should Bike to Work

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! The cool breeze, scenic view, money saved on gas — biking is one of those leisurely Summer workouts that not only helps tone the legs (and slim the wallet), but it also blasts about 500 calories per hour! This week kicks off National Bike to Work Week and the only proper celebration includes leaving the car at home and Read more

Gadgets, Gizmos, and Apparel to Keep You Safe on Your Bike


Updated 07/19/11 12:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bike Safety Gear

With the hefty price of gas these days, National Bike to Work Week couldn't have come at a better time. Biking to work is not only good for the environment because it helps to reduce greenhouse emissions, but you're also raising awareness about the presence of cyclists on the streets. When biking, make sure to exercise caution and use common sense to ensure your safety on the roads. Here are some Read more

It's National Bike-to-Work Week: Are You Participating?


Updated 05/16/11 2:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Participating in Bike-to-Work Week

For most of the country, it's National Bike-to-Work week from May 16 through 20, which caps off with National Bike-to-Work Day on May 20. The annual event coincides with National Bike Month and serves many purposes. First, it encourages all of us to get out of our cars and onto our bikes, and, secondly, it helps raise awareness to the presence of cyclists on the streets. It's also just really fun Read more

One Fit Job: Personal Trainer


Updated 07/19/11 12:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What It's Like to Be a Personal Trainer

During hard economic times, desk-bound fitness fanatics often start considering career switches to more active professions, like becoming a personal trainer. The job is considerably more vigorous than sitting in front of a computer day in and day out. To get the skinny on the daily dos of working as a trainer, I spoke with Equinox personal trainer Lauren Fairbanks, 26. She loves her job, colorful Read more