Unique Ways to Burn 100 Calories


Updated 05/16/08 11:31 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 31 comments

Unique Ways to Burn 100 Calories

We are always looking for new ways to burn an extra hundred calories throughout our days, right? Women's Health has come up with 100 unique, and I mean unique, ways to burn 100 more calories this summer. Some of them are downright silly, but heck, maybe shearing sheep is in your future so check out my ten favorites from their list: 1. Slather on lip balm 765 times. 2. Relive the '80s. Lip sync Read more

Burn 100 Calories Every Day This Week


Updated 01/22/07 5:56 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Burn 100 Calories Every Day This Week

Looking to burn off a few more calories this week? There are many simple things you can do to effortlessly burn 100 calories. So implement them into your week to burn off a whooping 700 calories by the end of the week, and that is before even stepping foot in the gym! Sunday: Vacuuming for 25 minutes around your home will burn just about 100 calories. Monday: Walking (briskly) for fifteen Read more

How to Manage Sweat During Your Workout


Updated 05/20/12 3:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Combat Sweat During a Workout

I love a workout that makes me sweat — it means I'm helping my heart stay healthy and burning calories at the same time. But a sweaty workout does have its downside. Here's how to manage your sweat while you work out. Save your pores: You know to towel off after a particularly grueling workout, but it's also important to have a clean face before you start your workout; sweating through dirt Read more

Thinking About a Juice Cleanse? 4 Ways It Can Cause Weight Gain


Updated 05/18/12 11:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Will I Gain Weight From a Juice Cleanse?

Whether it's to improve energy, clear acne, Spring clean the digestive system, or shed a few pounds, juice cleansing is all the rage now. Even celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Richie are buzzing about the benefits of liquid detoxing. Before you splurge on a juicer or lay down the dough for a liquid detox program, learn how a juice cleanse may lead to weight gain. Hard-to-measure liquid Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

3 Reasons to Increase the Incline on Your Treadmill


Updated 04/10/12 9:52 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Why You Should Increase the Incline on the Treadmill

Whether or not you love the treadmill incline as much as Jennifer Aniston does, increasing it is an efficient and smart way to get the most out of your run. Here are three important reasons to up the incline on your treadmill. Calorie burn: Upping the incline, even just a little bit, will help you burn a few extra calories with just a little more effort. Going from a zero-percent incline to Read more

Walk This Way: The Benefits of Walking


Updated 04/04/12 12:07 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Why Walking Is a Good Way to Exercise

Around here, there's no exercise we don't love. Yoga, running, and rock climbing all have a place in our hearts. But we don't discount the most unassuming exercise of all, walking. It's a great no-fuss way to exercise (all you need are comfortable walking shoes!), and a moderately intense pace — 100 steps per minute — is the key to losing weight. If you're in the mood for taking advantage of Read more

3 Moves to Melt Away Your Muffin Top


Updated 04/05/12 7:09 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Exercises to Get Rid of a Muffin Top

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! The snow has finally melted, but are you ready to embrace your favorite short shorts? If a newfound muffin top is making you wary of ditching your cozy Winter layers, rest assured, there are plenty of ways to whittle away those extra pounds without hitting the gym seven days a week. "Muffin tops are a problem spot for Read more

No-Sweat Ways to Burn 100 Calories in 30 Minutes


Updated 01/20/12 2:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Burn 100 Calories Without Sweating

Sometimes you just don't want to sweat. Or you're so exhausted from the week's workouts that you can't give it your all. You can still burn a decent number of calories with some low-impact activities. Here are a number of no-sweat ways to burn 100 calories in 30 minutes. Walking: Stretch your limbs and breathe some fresh air without the hard impact that comes from running. Walking at a Read more

Jackie Warner's 5 Favorite Jump Rope Moves


Updated 03/21/12 4:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jackie Warner's Jump Rope Workout

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Are you tired of jumping through hoops to keep your sweat sessions interesting? Instead of doing the same humdrum routine week after week, why not get a jump start on your next workout by jumping rope? Self reported in March that it's the #1 way to melt fat! "Jumping rope using my cardioacceleration technique will get Read more