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I love running with my dog, Bonnie, because it's a way for us to both get some exercise and fresh air, and I know I appreciate the company. It makes me feel a little safer when running alone, and it also makes the time go by faster. Before you lace up your running shoes and leash up your dog too, consider these pet exercise tips. It's not good for puppies' developing muscles and bones to run Read more
Things are really heating up — the weather, that is — so use rising temps as an excuse to create a doggie athlete routine for Spring. I've come up with five activities to start a fitness plan, so find inspiration and get started now! Source: Flickr User Emery_Way Read more
We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. What's your New Year's resolution for 2012? To exercise more? To be more productive? We bet "a more honest and open relationship" isn't on many of your lists. That's because tons of people put their relationships on autopilot, hoping the kinks will just work themselves out — and then they argue each and every day, Read more
As the parent of a 12-year-old Parson Russell Terrier, I've been fortunate to watch Lily age gracefully into her twilight years while maintaining much of her spunk and agility. But each day I encounter clear signals that she's achieved senior citizen status: the onset of cataracts makes her timid around now-blurry strangers, and bathroom breaks are a frequent necessity (or so our carpet has Read more
With those cute faces, it's hard to resist giving pets that extra treat (or four.) Still, after time, little indulgences turn into a lot of pounds and long-term risks of arthritis, heart and liver problems, diabetes, and more. Not good. If you're looking to lose weight (on a furry friend), exercise is just one part — get my feeding tips when you start this slideshow. Read more
It's Memorial Day and I'm using today to take an extra long walk with my Boston. He's a fairly energetic dog who can walk quite quickly (as long as it's not too hot), and we're gonna go on a street roaming adventure! I know some of you have big dogs and others have little ones, so everyone's speed needs will be different. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when taking to the streets with your Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If her gangbuster stint on Glee had you convinced Gwyneth Paltrow was strictly into show tunes, think again. The avid exerciser keeps her heart pumping to remixes of Top 40 hits (and yes, her husband's band made the cut). The actress, who's showed off her own musical chops on Glee and in Country Strong, works out with Read more
Dog, plus too much food, plus not enough exercise, equals one flabby little Fido. Although a roly-poly pooch might look cute, obesity poses the same health risks for your pet as it does for you. Diet and exercise are key, but if you're having trouble slimming down Sparky, here are some services that can help. Pooch to 5K Yes, you read correctly. Just like the Couch to 5K for humans, there's a Read more
