Staying Safe While You Cycle and Sightsee


Updated 06/14/11 4:52 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Use a Bike-Sharing Program

San Francisco, my fair foggy city, is pro-cycling, but when I travel I'm always awed by bike-sharing programs that are popping up in cities like Paris, London, Miami, and many others around the world. The concept is simple: pay a few dollars (and swipe your credit card as deposit) and you can easily hop on one of thousands of bikes stationed throughout a city and ride for as long as you like. Read more

Four Ways to Sneak Fitness Into Spring Days


Updated 05/01/11 6:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Ways to Burn Calories Outside For Spring

Spring seems to be in full force, so what's the best thing to do? Get outside! And while I love a good outdoor workout, I also love ways that incorporate being active with doing something fun. Here are my favorite ways to sneak fitness while enjoying the nice weather. Hiking. One of my favorite things to do is have a picnic outside when the weather starts getting better. But what better way to Read more

How to Indulge on Vacation Without Busting Your Bikini


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Tips to Prevent Weight Gain on Vacation

You worked so hard to get your body slim and sculpted for your Summer vacation. And now that you've made it to your sunny and sandy destination, you're ready to slip off your cover-up, plop yourself onto a lounge chair, and sip down a fruity cocktail. Go ahead, you deserve to do whatever you want and enjoy yourself, but before you do, here are some ways you can live it up without letting yourself Read more

5 Reasons to Ride


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Biking Saves Money, the Planet, and Helps Your Health

Biking is my favorite form of locomotion. The world moves by at the perfect pace when pedaling. You can take in the view and still feel the wind in your face. Riding a bike is a great green way to get around since you can travel a greater distance in a shorter time when compared to walking, and it can be faster than driving, depending on gridlock traffic. Here are five reasons to bike to work, Read more