Bike to Work Safely and Stylishly


Updated 07/07/11 5:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Bike to Work Safely and Stylishly

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. To get where you're going safely and in style, use these simple rules from two of our favorite bike commuters. Go chic. "You don't need to go all spandex crazy to ride your bike to work and heels are definitely okay! It's actually easier to bike in heels than it is to walk in them," says Jessica Bosanko, inveterate Read more

5 Solutions to Beginner Bike Commuting Problems


Updated 05/18/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Start a Bike Commute

That fact that it's National Bike Month and the warmer Spring days may mean you have cycling on the brain. Whether you're participating in your city's Bike to Work program or you're starting a commuting routine, here are some solutions to your newbie concerns. I don't know my route: Finding a bike-friendly route is especially crucial if you're a cycling newbie, so before your actual commute, Read more

5 Tips to Planning Your First Bike Commute


Updated 05/14/12 10:08 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bike Commuting Tips

Want to be leaner, have more money, and do your part in helping the environment? It’s as easy as riding a bike — to work that is! While the idea of two-wheeling to work might seem daunting, these five steps from The Big Book of Bicycling ($22) will take you from gas guzzler to bike commuter in no time. Think on Two Wheels — The next time you drive (or ride the bus) to work, think like a Read more

May Is National Bike Month!


Updated 05/05/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

May Is National Bike Month

Now that the April showers have passed and the air is heavy with the scent of springtime blooms, it's time to get biking. May is National Bike Month and the League of American Bicyclists wants you to get out and get riding. Check out the organization's website to find bike-centric events in your area, along with tips for commuting via bike, and more! Now, what we want to know is . . . 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

3 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With Your Workout


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

How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While You Exercise

Now that it's April, we're thinking about Earth Day, when we celebrate our continuing commitment to reduce waste and do our part for the planet. Calculating and reducing your carbon footprint, the amount of environment-unfriendly emissions it takes to make it through your day, is one important way to go eco. So how does your workout factor in? Here are three ways to reduce your carbon footprint Read more

The Best Indoor Workout Classes (Because It's Freezing Outside!)


Updated 01/18/12 6:27 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Best Indoor Workouts For Winter

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are lots (and I mean, lots) of reasons why my motivation to work out during the Winter plummets — from the snowy commute to freezing cold winds to the cold, dry air that hits my chest with such force that it becomes hard to breathe. (Ahem, there's a reason I sign up for races that are after September — this Read more

How to Bike to Work Without Sacrificing Money or Style


Updated 05/18/11 11:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Reasons Why You Should Bike to Work

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! The cool breeze, scenic view, money saved on gas — biking is one of those leisurely Summer workouts that not only helps tone the legs (and slim the wallet), but it also blasts about 500 calories per hour! This week kicks off National Bike to Work Week and the only proper celebration includes leaving the car at home and Read more

6 Questions to Find the Best City For Generation Y


Updated 11/28/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Cities For 20-Somethings

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! As young adults, many of us enjoy a unique time in our lives when we can relocate wherever we like. We’re often free from any significant ties, such as kids or a mortgage, that can tether us to a certain location. Plus, with the technological advances of the past decade, we need not fear losing touch with family and friends; we Read more

First Steps When Shopping For a Bike


Updated 07/01/11 10:33 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Bike Shopping Tips

I'm in a cycling state of mind, and not just because the Tour de France starts this weekend. After a stint roaming around city streets while I was on vacation, I'm hooked on finding the best bike to do the same at home. But as a beginner city cyclist I'm overwhelmed by all the information and choices available. To dip my feet in the bicycling waters, I checked out the bikes at Lombardi's Read more