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For most of the country, it's National Bike-to-Work week from May 16 through 20, which caps off with National Bike-to-Work Day on May 20. The annual event coincides with National Bike Month and serves many purposes. First, it encourages all of us to get out of our cars and onto our bikes, and, secondly, it helps raise awareness to the presence of cyclists on the streets. It's also just really fun Read more
The merry month of May is all about tooling around on two wheels for me — between the Tour of California and National Bike Month, I'm in cyclist heaven. Biking burns calories, decreases your carbon footprint, and can help your wallet. Commuting by bike can save you dough — no money for gas, tolls, or parking. In fact, the personal finance magazine Kiplinger's has created a bike commuter Read more
It is Bike to Work Week and many cities sponsored Bike to Work Day today (or yesterday). So I wanted to check in and see if any of you biked to work this week. Did you BIKE TO WORK this week? YES!!!! I biked to work today! I biked to work ealier in the week!!! Everyday is BIKE TO WORK day for me. I cannot bike to work, but I rode my bike this week. I do not Read more
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
If you're into running, there's no doubt you've heard the buzz about barefoot running. It's become trendy for a reason: running barefoot can help you have better form and technique, preventing injury and pain. Runners aren't the only ones who can benefit from ditching their footwear. If walking is your exercise of choice, here are some reasons you'll want to try going barefoot. Active and Read more
Being in a relationship is so exciting that spending so much time together can cause your healthy lifestyle to fly out the window. You may even adopt some of your partner's unhealthy habits. That can add up to some extra pounds on the scale, so here are some tips to prevent weight gain while dating. Remember that eating an extra 500 calories a day will make you gain a pound in one week, so be Read more
For many who have stuck to their healthy ways all week long, the weekend is a time to loosen up the reigns a little, ignore weight-loss rules, and indulge in some high-calorie Cinco de Mayo goodness. If you're not careful though, an entire weekend of living it up could make you gain the pounds you've worked so hard to keep off all week. Here are some ways to splurge a little this weekend and not Read more
If the movie trailer for The Five-Year Engagement is any indication, then we're in for a treat! The romantic comedy is set to hit theaters tomorrow, and to celebrate, we're taking a look at how its star Emily Blunt stays so healthy and fit. She lets herself indulge: Emily has been vocal about avoiding strict diets (with the exception of shaping up for a few movie roles), instead choosing to Read more
With Earth Day a few days away, there's never been a better time to think about ways to green your fitness. Here are ways to tweak your daily habits just a little bit to do your part to reduce, recycle, and reuse. Exercise outdoors: Skip the treadmill, stair climber, or stationary bike and go outside. You'll save money, reduce your consumption of energy and materials, and cut back on Read more
Here's another post from our friends at Circle of Moms! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and motherhood stories from our partners at Circle of Moms, including this post from Kim Westerman about giving up your toddler's nap. It's one o'clock in the afternoon — do you know where your toddler is? All his friends are fast asleep, napping soundly after lunch. But your little one is Read more
