Gear Review: Icebreaker GT260 Rapid Leggings


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Review of Icebreaker GT260 Leggings

When it comes to working out or playing on the weekends, I'm an outdoors girl. Where I live, it never gets too cold during the Winter, but in Tahoe or Yosemite — my weekend getaway spots — it can be downright frigid. That's why I was stoked to try out a new pair of leggings on my Valentine's Day climbing trip. Rock climbing when you're cold is not fun. It can be really difficult to get Read more

Get Your Butt in Gear: Patagonia Capilene Baselayer


Updated 12/04/07 6:03 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Get Your Butt in Gear:  Patagonia Capilene Baselayer

Now that we're coming up on the end of August, the mornings and evenings are beginning to cool down. If you love to workout during this time of day, your shorty shorts and tank top just aren't going to cut it. You'll need a thin extra layer to keep you warm. I absolutely love this Capilene 1 Scoop from Patagonia. It's soft, silky, and very comfortable. You can layer it over a tank top, or Read more

Cross-Country Skiing Tips For Newbies


Updated 12/24/11 10:55 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Beginner Cross-Country Skiing Tips

Downhill skiing is a blast, but if you're not in the mood to race against frigid winds or deal with crazy crowded lift lines, try cross-country skiing this Winter. It may not be speedy, but cross-country skiing will tone your upper and lower body, give you a great cardio workout, and burn almost 500 calories in one hour! Like snowshoeing, cross-country is more social than downhill skiing since Read more