Get Your Butt in Gear: be present Simplicity Pant


Updated 10/26/07 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Get Your Butt in Gear:  be present Simplicity Pant

Some days when I work out, I love to wear tight clothes. I can see my alignment and technique better, and it makes me feel feminine and sexy. Then there are other days when I want to be more comfortable in looser fitting clothes. If you can relate, check out the new Simplicity Pant made by be present. I'm in love with this company's other gorgeous tops and bottoms because they fit well, and are Read more

Get in Gear: Salomon Vest


Updated 04/07/07 11:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Get in Gear:  Salomon Vest

I love exercising in the Spring, and even though it's warmer than it was a month ago, you still need to wear some kind of layer to keep you warm. You don't necessarily need a big long-sleeved jacket, so this is the perfect time of year to sport a vest. Check out this one from Salomon. It's made out of "ActiLite," a fabric that is abrasion resistant, moisture wicking, and breathable. When Read more

Affordable Fitness Tops to Stock Your Wardrobe


Updated 05/04/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cheap Fitness Tops For Spring

When stocking my workout wardrobe, I'm all about splurging when it's worth the money — like on high-performance running capris and sports bras that are made to support and hold. But when it comes to fitness tops, I stick to light, breathable, and, most importantly, inexpensive tops that are affordable enough to buy by the multiples. Luckily, there's no end to options that fit, flatter, and work Read more

Shop Spring's Irresistible Punchout Trend — Perforated Details


Updated 04/30/12 12:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Perforated Pieces For Spring 2012

Each season it seems as though there's a new take on sheer styles, and for Spring 2012, your usual see-through pieces have that extra something special: a modern mix between full-on mesh and classic cutouts. The laser-cut look is huge this year, and we spotted perforated details on many a Spring runway. From shoes to bags, dresses to shorts, designers offered up lightweight, breathable pieces, Read more

5 Places to Find Cute, Cheap Workout Clothes


Updated 04/10/12 7:07 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Cute, Cheap Fitness Clothes Shopping

Having killer workout gear can help motivate you to stick with a routine, but that doesn't mean you have to invest in an all-Lululemon wardrobe. If you're looking for activewear that's cute, cheap, and somewhere in between a ratty old t-shirt and whole-paycheck performance wear, here are five inexpensive options. Old Navy: The retailer known for cheap basics has an activewear line that also lays Read more

Gear Review: Adidas Adizero Rush Shoe


Updated 04/06/12 7:14 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Adidas Adizero Rush Women's Shoe Review

If you're in the market for a minimalist running shoe, you may want to check out the new Adizero Rush running shoe from Adidas ($100). Each shoe clocks in at only 6.2 ounces but doesn't skimp on support. I recently tested a pair during my three-to-four-mile runs; here's what I thought of the line. I'm a sucker for a minimalist shoe, but even I was surprised at just how lightweight the Adizero Read more

Burberry Beauty Launches Four New Shades of Foundation


Updated 03/26/12 1:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Burberry Beauty Foundation For Darker Skin Tones

Designer Christopher Bailey is a man of his word. Back in 2010, we spoke to the Burberry creative director when Burberry Beauty first launched at Nordstrom. At the time, the line had no foundations for women with dark skin tones, but Bailey promised that some were on the way. Now, the makeup line has delivered, with four new foundation shades for darker skin tones. "People like the fact that Read more

When to Replace Your Exercise Essentials


Updated 03/26/12 4:08 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

When to Replace Exercise Gear

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! To get the best results from your workout — and stay safe, too — you can't keep ignoring the necessary upkeep and replacement of your most important items. "It's worth it, especially since most gear is fairly inexpensive and other gear may have useful upgrades," says Corey Twedt, NordicTrack Research and Read more

The Prettiest, Sexiest Spring Lingerie to Slip Into Right Now


Updated 03/19/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Spring Lingerie 2012

Spring is the time for an ultimate wardrobe refresh — even our underthings are getting a makeover. In fresh brights, breathable fabrics, and lacy finishes, these pieces capitalize on the season's call to lighten up. Like Natalia Vodianova in Etam's adorably femme intimates, we're seeking underthings as eye-catching as the Spring wear we're layering over top (because you can never underestimate Read more

Light as a Feather: 3 Must-Have Spring Fitness Jackets


Updated 03/07/12 2:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Light Spring Workout Jackets

The ever-changing Spring weather can make it difficult to dress appropriately — at the beginning of your outdoor workout, it might be chilly and wet, yet in an instant the clouds could part to reveal a sunny, hot, and sticky day. It's important to be prepared for whatever climate you are exposed to during your training session, that way you aren't tempted to turn around and head inside before Read more