Simple Ways to Make Sure Your Bike Fits Your Body


Updated 05/12/11 4:31 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Make Sure Your Bike Fits Your Body

The merry month of May is also National Bike Month. So hop on your bicycle to celebrate. Don't worry if it has been years since you pedaled about town, because the good thing about cycling is it's just like riding a bike that you never forget how to ride one. However, the proper fit can make your return to two wheels much more pleasant. Here are few simple ways to size up your cycle. Bike Read more

How to Avoid Gaining Weight While Dating


Updated 05/04/12 5:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Tips on Avoiding Weight Gain While Dating

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

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

6 Reasons to Row Your Way to Fit While Burning 800 Calories


Updated 08/18/11 10:26 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Taking an Indo-Row Workout Class

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Once upon a time, rowing was considered a man's sport, beloved by preppy Ivy League boys and lake fishermen. Times have changed. Here's what happened: we ladies found out it was fun. You know what else is fun? Being toned. And, contrary to popular belief, rowing accomplishes that for more than just your upper body. Just 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