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Before I've even had a chance to plan my Thanksgiving menu, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has already predicted what fitness trends will be hot in 2011. While a lot of things on the list are a continuation of past trends — think boot camps and fitness tech — there are a few surprising items on the list. Economic upswing: With the economy doing better, people will start Read more
The American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine have updated the physical activity guidelines for healthy adults. The new guidelines have the addition of weight lifting and vigorous aerobic exercise while also are more specific on how many days a week people should work out. Previous, the guidelines stated: "Every U.S. adult should accumulate 30 minutes or more of Read more
A survey taken by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has revealed the trends in commercial, corporate, clinical, and community fitness program environments. So if you're one of those who wants to be ahead of the trends (fitness and otherwise) here they are: Children and Obesity. Program development to reduce obesity among children was the number-one trend identified in the survey. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! With spring in full swing, we've already said goodbye to the winter blues. But as you enjoy the milder weather and longer days, keep in mind that Memorial Day weekend is merely a month away — meaning it's almost time for bikinis and short shorts! So, is one month enough time to score your best body yet? It sure is, Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health related questions. Dear DrSugar, I am trying to lose weight by dieting and know I should eat fewer calories than I am burning daily. I am wondering how big the calorie deficit should be to still be safe. I am trying to exercise (using the elliptical) a couple of days of week for at least a half an hour. Also what is the minimum amount of Read more
DrSugar is in the house! She's here to answer your health-related questions, and this week she's discussing training after a cold. Dear DrSugar, I'm training for my first half marathon. I'm getting rid of a lingering cold but I'm still trying to keep up with my training so I don't fall behind but it has been difficult. I can't run without my heart racing and having to stop after a minute or so Read more
