Bike With Your Dog: Walky Dog


Updated 06/08/07 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Bike With Your Dog: Walky Dog

If you're anything like me you have major guilt doing any kind of outdoor activity without your beloved dog. Hopping on my bike would be a lot more rewarding if I could bring Bear (my dog) along, but it's just too dangerous. Ah, those puppy dog eyes are a killer though, aren't they... So with this in mind, some imaginative dog lovers have created the Walky Dog ($39.95), which is a bicycle dog Read more

Easy Ways to Green Your Fitness and Daily Routine


Updated 04/17/12 9:00 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Recycle Yoga Mats and Old Sneakers

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! You carry your own water bottle, use a reusable shopping bag, and sort your recyclables from the trash. Here are more easy ways to green your daily routine without thinking about it. Choose Wisely Look for eco-friendly companies when shopping for workout clothes and gear. Gaiam, Patagonia, and GoLite are just Read more

Celebrate Daylight Saving With an Evening Workout Outside


Updated 03/09/12 4:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Daylight Saving Time Is March 11, 2012

It's that time of the year to "spring ahead!" Although you'll set your clocks ahead and lose an hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, you'll be gaining an extra hour of sunshine in the evening. That means if you couldn't pull yourself out of bed for morning workouts in the Fall and Winter (when the mornings were brightest), you can now shift your workouts to the early evening, when it'll still be Read more

Why Everyone Wants to Work at Google


Updated 01/19/12 5:39 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Google Perks 2012

It didn't surprise me that Google was rated the best company to work for this year by Fortune. The tech giant has consistently been in the top five firms to work for in the last few years. Although the interview process is grueling, many will say it's well worth their efforts. Here are some of the reasons people want to work at Google: Free lunch and dinner by gourmet chefs. Convenient on-site Read more

Yoga Class: Studio vs. Gym


Updated 01/12/12 6:45 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Yoga Studio Classes vs. Gym Yoga Classes

With all the New Year's resolutions floating around, if "trying yoga" is on your list, you're probably wondering where the best place to practice is. With yoga's increased popularity, just about every gym offers yoga classes on their schedule in between Body Pump and Spinning, but there are also studios on every corner that teach yoga exclusively. Keep reading to find out which place you'd prefer Read more

How I Convinced My Hubby Not to Hate Running


Updated 12/05/11 12:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Your Partner to Like Running

My husband loves his bike and he loves his skis, but he's never been much of a slip-on-your-sneaks-and-go-for-a-run kind of guy. That is until now. Wooed him with gear: To replace his cotton tube socks, sweatpants, and high school t-shirts, I got him some wicking socks, real running pants, and merino wool shirts. He was amazed that after a run there were no blisters or chafing from his loose Read more

Easy Ways to Double Up on Workouts


Updated 11/30/11 4:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ideas For Double Workouts

Some days one workout just doesn't seem like enough. If you feel like getting in double the workouts, either to increase your calorie burn, to work different muscles, or just because you love exercising, here are some easy ways to make it happen. Bike to your 90-minute yoga class. Hit your gym's pool to swim laps for 30 minutes and take a Body Pump class afterward. Go for a run outside or on Read more

Tom Brady Has a Playful Park Day With Ben and Gisele's Pup, Vida


Updated 11/28/11 1:50 PM · Posted by · 12 comments

Tom Brady and Ben Brady Boston Park Pictures

Tom Brady biked to the park in Boston to meet his son Benjamin Brady, who walked there with his nannies, today. Tom took turns planting affectionate kisses on not only Ben, but also Gisele's dog, Vida, who came along in Tom's bike basket. After a successful Monday night football win for Tom and the Patriots, he enjoyed a Thanksgiving in New England with Ben. Tom will be back on the field again on Read more

The Roommate Agreement: 7 Things To Talk About Before You Move In


Updated 11/09/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Roommate Agreement: 7 Things To Talk About Before You Move In

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Sharing an apartment or a house can be a very smart financial move: You’ll probably get more space than you would by yourself, you might be able to afford a nicer part of town, and it may give you room in your budget for extra saving. All the same, living with other people is tough, and the savings aren’t worth it if you end Read more

How to Be Safe When Exercising Solo


Updated 08/09/11 8:59 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Safety Tips For Exercising Alone

I went trail running yesterday and on my way back, I got a call from my mom. She was furious that I went by myself saying, "Do you know what kind of weirdos hang out in the woods?!" I assured her that I wouldn't have gone if I felt at risk, but I saw her point. There are perks to exercising alone, like time to be in silence and think and the ability to push yourself as hard or as easy as you Read more