Fit For September: Must Haves


Updated 09/04/07 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Fit For September: Must Haves

"Thirty days has September" and with items like these you can make the most of those thirty days! Fall is beginning and it's back to school time! Even if you are not headed to class these five buys will help you be fit in and for September. To read about these must haves just read more Read more

5 Solutions to Beginner Bike Commuting Problems


Updated 05/18/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Start a Bike Commute

That fact that it's National Bike Month and the warmer Spring days may mean you have cycling on the brain. Whether you're participating in your city's Bike to Work program or you're starting a commuting routine, here are some solutions to your newbie concerns. I don't know my route: Finding a bike-friendly route is especially crucial if you're a cycling newbie, so before your actual commute, Read more

Wee! A Total-Body Playground Circuit Workout


Updated 05/07/12 10:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Playground Circuit Workout

Playgrounds aren't just for the kiddos. Why not use the equipment to do a little strength training after you run or bike ride through the park, or while your children are playing (might as well tone your tush rather than just sitting on it)? Check out this five-minute circuit workout to target your entire body from head to toe. For a full workout, repeat the circuit six times through for a total Read more

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week


Updated 05/01/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Year's Eve DVD Release Date

New Year's Eve Garry Marshall's latest ensemble comedy features a whole bushel of A-listers. Everyone from Ashton Kutcher to Robert De Niro makes an appearance in the flick that features stories of people experiencing New Year's Eve in New York City. The movie also stars Glee's Lea Michele as an aspiring singer, Michelle Pfeiffer as a woman on a mission to cross items off her bucket list, Zac Read more

8 Frugal Summer Vacation Ideas


Updated 04/26/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Affordable Trips to Take

If you're thinking of forgoing your usual Summer travel plans due to high prices, you should consider these frugal trip ideas from Wise Bread. The sky is brighter, the air is warming up, and the layers of clothes are getting peeled off. That can only mean one thing — summer is near. One of the things that I love most about going on vacation is the chance to break out of my everyday routine, Read more

Easy Ways to Green Your Fitness and Daily Routine


Updated 04/17/12 9:00 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Recycle Yoga Mats and Old Sneakers

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! You carry your own water bottle, use a reusable shopping bag, and sort your recyclables from the trash. Here are more easy ways to green your daily routine without thinking about it. Choose Wisely Look for eco-friendly companies when shopping for workout clothes and gear. Gaiam, Patagonia, and GoLite are just Read more

Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund Couple Up For a Bike Ride


Updated 02/03/12 7:46 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund Dating Pictures

Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund took to their bikes for a ride near her LA home yesterday. They practically matched in their gray sweats, but the outing wasn't all about exercising — Kirsten also put posters up to publicize her cat's disappearance. Kirsten and Garrett are together in California after spending a few days last month in Utah. They headed to Park City for the Sundance Film Read more

A Reader Shares Her Boredom-Busting Printable Indoor Cardio Workout


Updated 01/17/12 5:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Printable Indoor Cardio Workout For Treadmill, Elliptical, or Bike

Reader FitFabCities has a boredom-busting workout for your next stint on the treadmill, elliptical, or bike. She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community. Since you've all had Winter weather for awhile, you might be getting a little bored with your usual indoor-cardio workout. Well, here’s a new printable workout that you can do on any cardio machine, and it’s sure to beat your boredom. Read more

Staying Safe While You Cycle and Sightsee


Updated 06/14/11 4:52 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Use a Bike-Sharing Program

San Francisco, my fair foggy city, is pro-cycling, but when I travel I'm always awed by bike-sharing programs that are popping up in cities like Paris, London, Miami, and many others around the world. The concept is simple: pay a few dollars (and swipe your credit card as deposit) and you can easily hop on one of thousands of bikes stationed throughout a city and ride for as long as you like. Read more

5 Ways Spending Less Will Create More Happiness


Updated 12/02/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Ways Spending Less Will Create More Happiness

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Recently, New York Times columnist David Brooks wrote an op-ed piece about the “Haimish Line.” The Haimish Line is an invisible line sometimes crossed when you go from spending less to spending more — in doing so, Brooks contends, you often sacrifice warmth and connection to attain luxury and space. According to Brooks, Read more