Get Physical: Deep Clean Your Home


Updated 11/19/07 6:35 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Get Physical: Deep Clean Your Home

Deep cleaning is not just for Spring. I also like to scrub my house down before Winter sets in. It is inevitable that you’re going to be spending more time inside, and it's nice to hang out in a clean house. It is great idea to get the dust out from those hidden spots you rarely sweep or dust, as is scrubbing down the walls and windowsills to get rid of any mold that might be growing. Cleaning 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

From the Community: Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Activity


Updated 04/02/12 2:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic

Not sure what the difference between aerobic and anaerobic activity is? In our Get Fit For 2012 group, FitSugar reader meetcasey explains what each term means and why we should be doing both. Aerobic exercise requires the body to utilize oxygen to create energy. With anaerobic exercise, the body creates energy without extra oxygen — your body relies on its natural chemicals to create Read more

Do You Exercise More Than Most Americans?


Updated 03/20/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 22 comments

How Much Does the Average Person Exercise a Week?

Now that we're comfortably into the year, it's time to take a check: are those New Year's resolutions sticking or are they long forgotten? If you're like most Americans, you're keeping up with your workouts; new survey results from Gallup found that most of us exercise three times a week for at least 30 minutes. The results show that a small majority (51 percent) of Americans exercise at least Read more

Making Spring Cleaning Enjoyable and Efficient With These 9 Tips


Updated 03/11/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Efficient at Spring Cleaning

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Spring is in the air. OK, fine. It’s just the unseasonably warm winter. But we’re looking ahead to one of our favorite seasons, and nothing will make us better prepared to enjoy it than some serious Spring cleaning. Looking around and seeing your sparkling living room, free of dust bunnies at last, is guaranteed to put a Read more

Earn More Money By Changing Up Your Office Space


Updated 02/08/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make the Office More Comfortable

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work — in other words, the majority of our waking hours. And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem — and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home. There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing Read more

Cardio Workout: Full Body, 45-Minute Elliptical


Updated 02/06/12 3:15 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

45-Minute Full-Body Elliptical Workout

It might still be the weekend, but it's time to jump-start your fitness life after days off cooking, cleaning, and feasting. Rev up your metabolism with this 45-minute elliptical workout. Use the versatility of the machine to tone your legs, backside, arms (love the moving handles), and back while getting your heart rate up to burn some calories. We've even thrown a few intervals in to make the Read more