Get Physical: Quadribent Side-by-Side Recumbent Bike


Updated 08/20/07 1:26 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Get Physical: Quadribent Side-by-Side Recumbent Bike

When I have to get somewhere on my bike, I love traveling solo. When I'm going for a long, scenic bike ride for exercise, I must have someone with me, for conversation, and for safety. If you love the ease and comfort of riding a recumbent bike, you've got to check out this 2-person quadribent side-by-side recumbent bike. Talk about riding together. This tandem recumbent bike is so much Read more

Ways to Ramp Up Workouts For Holiday Indulging


Updated 12/23/11 3:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Lose Holiday Weight Gain

Confession: I've thrown in the towel when it comes to healthy holiday eating. Between the cocktail parties, office treats, and elaborate dinners, it seems near impossible! To compensate for my indulgences, I am ramping up my fitness regimen. (Recent studies confirm that regular exercise minimizes weight gain that comes from a fatty, high-calorie diet.) If holiday indulgences also have the best of Read more

Geeking Out Over Velomobiles: The Bikes That Nerds Will Love


Updated 07/29/11 7:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Velomobile US Tour

We love eco-friendly modes of transportation here on GeekSugar, but the best way to get around without a carbon footprint is by, well, using your feet. Or in this case, legs. These Velomobiles are the perfect combination of self-powered transport and geeky style. These pod-like contraptions are actually recumbent bikes with an outer shell that keeps you protected from wind, rain, and bugs, and, Read more

Best Cardio Machines For Your Booty


Updated 09/17/11 10:17 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

Cardio Machines That Work Your Butt

A lot of times when we hit the cardio machines at the gym our ultimate goal is a toned-all-over look, but what if you could get all-over-body toning with emphasizing your booty? Um, yes please. Researchers looked at the most popular cardio machines to find out which work out bums the most. Here are the results (FYI, the more glutes activated, the more your butt is working): Treadmill (jogging): Read more