Get Physical: Go For a Jog Together


Updated 05/22/07 7:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Get Physical: Go For a Jog Together

I know this one seems relatively basic, but one of the best ways to get out and about with your partner-in-crime (husband, best friend, mom, etc) is by going for a good ol' jog. My husband loves running outside and so do I, but sometimes neither of us feel like going at it alone, especially on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. This weekend you and a partner should dust off the old running shoes and Read more

3 Sexy Valentine's Day Dates to Keep You Healthy and Fit


Updated 02/08/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy and Sexy Date Ideas For Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is always a good excuse to heat things up, and there's always a healthy, fun, and sexy way to celebrate the love-filled day, whether you're spending the holiday with friends or that special someone! Girls Night Out: Pole Dancing Class A pole dancing class is a frisky way for friends to celebrate Valentine's Day together. It's a little intimidating to swing around a pole while also Read more

Christy Turlington Brings Sexy Back


Updated 11/03/11 4:54 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christy Turlington's Beauty Tips and Interview

  We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Christy Turlington is a mother, wife, supermodel, student, and humanitarian (whew!). She's also the face of Avon's new scent, Step into Sexy. Inspired by her famously stilettoed life, we spoke to the all-American beauty about, what else? How to look and feel sexier. This is what she said. Read more

Wedding Prep: Couples That Work Out Together, Stay Together


Updated 04/26/11 1:35 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Getting in Shape For the Wedding With Your Significant Other

Planning fun fitness outings with your spouse-to-be makes it that much easier to get in shape for your upcoming wedding. The fact that your partner is crime is joining you in your workout endeavors, means you can be adventurous by planning weekend hiking dates, kick up your heels on a Friday night, or maybe even take the sweat session to the beach like Olympic athlete Kerri Walsh and her hubby. Read more

Social Dieting: The Best Way to Slim


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Active Friends Can Help You Lose Weight

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! This just in! Mice who socialize with their "friends" in an active environment are slimmer and have flatter bellies than their lonely, lazy counterparts. So can humans learn a thing or two from sexy, skinny rodents? To find out how being more "socially active" can help you shed pounds, we spoke to Tom Holland, owner of Read more

Move It or Lose It! How to Motivate a Lazy Friend to Exercise


Updated 09/23/11 10:15 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Motivate a Friend to Work Out

You've found yourself a workout buddy; maybe you even joined a fitness meet-up group. The problem is your workout partner would rather lift a pint of ice cream than a set of dumbbells. Before you give up on her completely, try these tips to help spur her into action. After all, one of the biggest selling points of having an exercise buddy is to keep each other motivated! A compliment goes a 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

Mwa! Health Benefits of Smooching


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Health Benefits of Kissing

Whether you're making out with a new Summer fling or smacking lips with your partner of 10 years, kissing isn't just for fun, it's also good for your health. Here are some reasons you should spend a little more time smooching. Getting into a serious French kissing session increases saliva production, which helps to wash away bacteria. This means kissing can help prevent tooth decay and Read more

Burn Calories Doing the Heart-Pumping Lindy Hop Dance


Updated 07/20/11 12:15 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Lindy Hop Dance Exercise Tips

Lindy Hop is a type of swing dance that was popularized in Harlem during the '20s and '30s to syncopated rhythms from musicians like Lionel Hampton or Glenn Miller. It's a cross between the Charleston and jazz dance and includes fast spins and flexed foot steps. If you've never done partner dancing, Lindy Hop is a great genre to learn because the steps are fairly easy, even for the least Read more

FITSUGAR SNEAK PEEK: I once was lost but now...


Updated 03/31/11 12:52 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

FITSUGAR SNEAK PEEK: I once was lost but now...

Hey guys: Get excited, because FitSugar is coming soon! See below for a sneak peek: ...I have found The Garmin Forerunner! If you're like me and have zero sense of direction but love to take scenic jogs and hikes, you'll want one. Garmin, the GPS company that keeps you on course in your car, has come up with a way to keep you on course (literally and figuratively) in your workout. The Forerunner Read more