It's the new year and time to get back on track, jump-start your January, and get fit for 2012. Here at FitSugar, we're dedicating the next month to helping you set your path for the rest of the year. Each week we are breaking down some fitness fundamentals and giving away amazing prizes to help you get set to get fit! Check out all the amazing giveaways below from Under Armour, Asics, KIND Read more

When it comes to fit footwear, FitSugar readers get excited. What you put on your feet affects your entire workout, right? On our poll for your fave sneakers of 2010 New Balance won by a high margin, garnering 37 percent of the vote. Tied for second place for the title of favorite brand were running shoe giants Nike and Asics. Each brand received around 20 percent of your votes. I must admit Read more

I've already confessed my brand loyalty to Asics running shoes and admitted I'm currently harboring four pairs in my closet. One pair is super-old and worn out, I use them for walking in the rain and yardwork; one pair is a decent pair of running shoes that I'll wear on short runs; and another the awesome new Gel Kayano 17s I love. But the fourth pair, the pair waaay in the back, are the shoes I Read more

The New York Marathon is fast approaching, and I'm excited for Shalane Flanagan's debut at the distance. Running shoe giant Asics is one of the renowned race's sponsors and I am liking the sneaker company's new ad promoting the race. We all know that no matter the distance, no matter the setting, running releases more than just sweat. When I'm pounding the pavement, I sometimes feel like the Read more

As I've mentioned in the past, I'm a loyal Asics purchaser when it comes to running shoes, so when a pair of brand-new Gel Kayano 17s showed up at my desk, I couldn't wait to take them for a spin. My last pair of Gel Kayanos was the 14s, purchased two years ago, right before my first marathon. Since then, I've been running in the still-awesome but less expensive Gel Pulse or GT 2110, promising Read more

What you wear on your feet when you run or exercise affects the rest of your body, so it's important to choose a brand that fits well, is comfortable, and doesn't exceed your budget. When asked which brand you loved best in 2009, the majority of FitSugar readers chose Asics, for the second year in a row. I've never really had a thing for Asics, but maybe I'll give them another try, since so Read more