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I love a dynamic warmup, even more for feet. Before running, hiking, or dancing, it's a good idea to prime your feet and ankles for moving with a simple circular motion. Add these rolls to your warmup routine. Do at least 10 in each direction with each foot. Follow up with some toe walking and some heel walks. Then add a little calf stretch and your feet will be ready to move. Get Flash to Read more
No matter your fitness passion, from snowboarding to CrossFit, you likely do squats in your sweat sessions — they're a fitness staple. Sometimes, the more simple the move, the more careless we become when doing it, and before you know it you have sloppy squats. Here are four common mistakes that plague the standard squat. Next time you head to the gym, take a little time to get back to basics Read more
As devoted as we are to wearing boots year-round, once Fall rolls around they pretty much become a necessity. With so many styles to choose from, boot shopping can get a bit daunting — so we've culled the best pairs from the Fall '11 runways and broken them down by silhouette, making for a pretty seamless shopping event. From short and sweet ankle booties to supersexy over-the-knee styles, Read more
With another effortlessly pulled-together style moment, SJP sets the bar high for on-the-go get-ups. Her playful palette and spot-on styling makes this casual look one we're coveting for our own daily routine, thanks to a bright, boxy pink jacket and luxe suede accouterments including her gorgeous Salvatore Ferragamo bag. But the best part is really just the simple roll of her jeans — the cuff Read more
Have you rounded out your Fall shopping list yet? No piece works for women of every size, shape, and form better than a chic, flattering pair of pants. The right ones cannot only slim you down or add curves, but also act as a polished canvas for any plain tee, statement necklace, or pair of sneakers. For 2011, the offerings range from pleated and printed to flared and fitted, and we're excited to Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Lady Gaga has finally dropped her latest masterpiece, and Born This Way was born to inspire our workouts. The '80s-inspired opus is full of gym-ready grooves, from Eurodisco to Latin rhythms. Let's get moving! Gaga training sessions with Harley Pasternak consist of a 25-minute routine combining strength and cardio. The Read more
I like things easy. And easy means a convenient way to stay fit but doesn't take too much time out of my day. Easy solution? A home gym. What's not to love — all the equipment you need to stay fit, no gym membership required. It's hard, however, to keep a home gym as equipment-ready as your neighborhood gym if you don't have the space (or the money). Luckily, just a few basics are all you Read more
Even with the longer days of the Summer months, I sometimes feel like there is so much training to do and so little time to pack it in. Upping your mileage certainly brings increased stamina, so you can "bring it" at your races, but it can also mean increased injury risk. Overuse injuries are the bane of any runner's well-laid training plans. And that is where some prehab comes into play. You can Read more
Running can take its toll on your knees and having tight muscles and soft tissue around the very important knee joint can increase the toll we runners pay. That is why stretching is so very important. This stretch targets the iliotibial band (ITB), the thick band of fascia that runs down the outside of the thigh, and it is important because when the ITB gets tight it can pull the knee cap out Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Hi! I had a question for DrSugar. I am wondering why my joints — knees and hips — are so squeaky and creaky. I don't feel any pain but I am curious if this might indicate potential problems later on? When I roll my shoulders, I feel like all of the little bones are rolling noisily together. I notice the creakiness in Read more
