Why I "heart" Swimming


Updated 03/13/07 7:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Why I "heart" Swimming

I love swimming. I really, really do. What is cool is the American Council of Exercise backs me up on this one. So if you are not already in love with the pool here are a few reasons to consider starting an affair with swimming. The buoyancy of water reduces the "weight" of a person by about 90 percent, so it is a great form of cardio if you have problems with any of your weight bearing Read more

A Cancer Survivor's Goal: 50 Triathlons by Her 50th Birthday


Updated 05/04/12 10:08 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Woman's Goal to Do 50 Triathlons by Age 50

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Julia Savacool It's a good thing Jenn Sommermann discovered triathlons when she did. "I was turning 40 years old, and my friend and I were looking for a way to commemorate the occasion," Sommermann said. "We decided to train for a triathlon." Because Sommermann was on the East Coast and her friend was on the West, Read more

Crystal Renn Snags Her First Cover as a Blonde


Updated 04/18/12 11:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Crystal Renn Blond Hair

We're excited to bring you the best fashion finds, shopping stories, and style news from one of our favorite sites, Fashionista. Today, they're giving us a look at Crystal Renn's latest look. When Crystal Renn dyed her dark brown hair and signature dark bushy brows white blonde the immediate response from fans and fashion fanatics was not so enthusiastic. An example from one of our commenters? Read more

How to Begin a New Outdoor Cardio Routine


Updated 04/16/12 4:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Start an Outdoor Exercise Routine

Has the warm weather gotten you inspired to start a new outdoor cardio routine? Whether you've set your eyes on running, biking, or swimming, here are some things to remember before you begin. Biking Investing in a bike is exciting — once you find the perfect one for you, you'll be inspired to explore your town, take a long weekend bike ride, maybe even commute to work! But the process of Read more

How to Deal With PMS Symptoms and Still Work Out


Updated 04/10/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fitness Tips For PMS Symptoms

From pimples to bloating, cramps to spontaneously bursting into tears, PMS and period symptoms not only have the ability to ruin your day, but they can also put a damper on working out. Since exercise actually alleviates many of these uncomfortable feelings, here are some of the best ways to handle common PMS symptoms while working out. Bloating: Swelling in your lower abdomen doesn't always Read more

The Biggest Reasons Your Ab Exercises Aren't Working


Updated 04/10/12 4:42 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Biggest Reasons Your Ab Exercises Aren't Working

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! If you're struggling to see your six-pack, you could be making one of these mistakes. By Jenna Bergen, Prevention As the weather warms and Spring break approaches, we're all forced to do that same rather scary thing: unearth the bathing suit and take a good, hard look in the mirror. I did it just last week and was Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Retirement


Updated 04/16/12 1:28 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Invest For Retirement

Does the topic of retirement make you scratch your head? LearnVest breaks it down for you in simple terms. You know what’s awesome? Retirement. No, really. Imagine it: Waking up every day to head to your favorite yoga/art/synchronized swimming class. Catching up with friends daily. Starting (and finishing) every book or movie that catches your eye. It’s the ultimate extended vacation, and Read more

From the Community: Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Activity


Updated 04/02/12 2:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic

Not sure what the difference between aerobic and anaerobic activity is? In our Get Fit For 2012 group, FitSugar reader meetcasey explains what each term means and why we should be doing both. Aerobic exercise requires the body to utilize oxygen to create energy. With anaerobic exercise, the body creates energy without extra oxygen — your body relies on its natural chemicals to create Read more

Food For the Seoul: A Korean Cuisine Primer


Updated 03/17/12 6:33 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Basic Korean Foods and Ingredients

Source: Flickr User aemosion The Korean Peninsula's position between China and Japan might lead you to believe that the cuisine is heavily influenced by both countries, but over the centuries, Korean food has developed into a genre quite distinct from its neighbors. Perhaps best known for smoky barbecue and spicy pickled cabbage kimchi, the cuisine actually is heavy on seafood and vegetables Read more

Tax Updates and Benefits For Going Green


Updated 02/27/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Green Tax Benefits

Going green can save you some green during tax time. If you are attempting to improve the environment, or just cut the cost of your personal energy use, the tax law may provide a tax benefit for your good citizenship. Kathy Pickering, executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block, shares some potential benefits for energy-savers. There are many tax changes that have been implemented, Read more