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If you belong to a gym, you may have seen this weird UFO-looking piece of equipment lying around. It's known as a balance board. When used for strength training exercises, it's a great tool for runners, skiers, tennis players, and yogis because it helps improve coordination and balancing abilities. It can also help target weak areas such as wrists and ankles that are often overlooked. There's no Read more
Nintendo is out to prove that video games and fitness are not mutually exclusive. They recently unveiled the Balance Board, a Wii video game accessory for their soon to be released Wii Fit games. I have to say geeksugar and I are super excited about this new development. The Balance Board looks somewhat like a scale but it is really a gaming controller. When you stand on the board it senses Read more
Looking to improve your balance and your overall mobility? The Fitter Balance Board ($39.99) can improve your strength and coordination. Balance boards like this one can increase the strength of the muscles in your feet, ankles and legs, not to mention your core. Doing this enhances your efficiency of running (and other activities) and lowers your risk of injury. There are two levels which Read more
Usually it's the season finales of Grey's Anatomy that leave us in the lurch, but this week's episode has its very own jaw-dropping cliffhanger. As the residents scramble to figure out whether they will stay in Seattle or move on to greener pastures, every character on the show has something to ruminate on. The party line this week comes from Dr. Webber, who says, "Make sure your ringer's on," as Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Luke Cyphers Dara Torres once wrote a book called Age Is Just a Number. Nowadays, though, the feel-good story of the 2008 Olympics admits to, well, feeling her age. Torres won two silver medals as a 41-year-old mother and swimmer in Beijing, but she harbors no illusions about repeating the feat four years later. "You Read more
What do backyard chickens and 11 Olympic medals have in common? Natalie Coughlin, that's what. The gold medalist and world champion is gearing up for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, while cultivating a healthy interest in all things food-related. From growing vegetables in her own backyard in Lafayette, CA to her highly effective method of kitchen organization, Natalie gives us the scoop on Read more
If you're trying to lose weight, exercising and eating right is the way to go. However, the fact that exercise by nature burns energy may make you feel like eating anything and everything as soon as you're done working out — making balancing exercise with eating right difficult. A few studies have found that feeling famished after a normal workout may not just be about replenishing calories Read more
When it comes to outdoor decorating, don't settle for one staid set of patio furniture — mix it up by choosing various seating options, tables, and other pieces from a variety of sources. By mixing pattern, color, and materials, you'll create a bohemian modern vibe for your patio or deck space. Read more
Learn how to be a better contributor to your office brainstorming sessions with these tips from LearnVest. When was the last time you brainstormed? Was it over a group assignment in high school? Maybe over a particularly challenging DIY project? Or was it this week, at work? Brainstorming is a tried-and-true way many managers encourage their employees to generate ideas. The goal is to get people Read more
Does paying for college overwhelm you? Here's a helpful post from Kiplinger. College students who borrow graduate with an average of $25,250 in debt. That's the equivalent of a new-car purchase or a down payment on a home. Even if some borrowing is inevitable for you, first explore other options to help you pay for college. Coverdells, 529 plans and Roth IRAs come with tax advantages for college Read more
