Do you take the stairs whenever possible?


Updated 05/27/07 7:14 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 28 comments

Do you take the stairs whenever possible?

When trying to incorporate fitness into daily life common advice is to walk as much as possible and to take the stairs whenever possible. So I am curious... Do you take the stairs whenever possible? Yes! I always take the stairs. No way! I never take the stairs. Sometimes - it depends if I am wearing heels. Other - tell me below. Read more

Dispel These Common Complaints and Start a Love Affair With Running


Updated 05/07/12 12:18 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Common Running Complaints

You want to love running, you do, but every time you head out for a run, you end up hating it even more. Check out some of the most common complaints below, and find out how you can turn your relationship with running around for the better. "My Knee, My Back, My Feet — Everything Hurts" Pounding the pavement is not easy on the body, and one reason for aches and pains is poor running form. Read more

ESPN Broadcaster Jenn Brown's Wedding Workout and Dress Fitting Diet Tips


Updated 05/01/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wedding Advice From Jenn Brown on ESPN

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! As the reporter of ESPN's College GameDay for football and basketball Jenn Brown travels almost 70 percent of the year. That might sound like a dream job, but when your dream wedding is coming up, all those late night drive-thru dinners and wonky work hours can take a toll on your shape! We caught up with Read more

5 Ways to Make Fitness More Eco-Friendly


Updated 04/19/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco-Friendly Health and Fitness Tips

With Earth Day a few days away, there's never been a better time to think about ways to green your fitness. Here are ways to tweak your daily habits just a little bit to do your part to reduce, recycle, and reuse. Exercise outdoors: Skip the treadmill, stair climber, or stationary bike and go outside. You'll save money, reduce your consumption of energy and materials, and cut back on 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

Race Up the Empire State Building Is Tonight!


Updated 02/25/12 6:05 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Empire State Building Run-Up Is February 8, 2012

I'm all for jogging up stairs to warm up before a run, and I've even come to love running hills. But running straight up the 86 flights of stairs it takes to get to the top of the Empire State building seems grueling. That's just what the 650 brave souls who are entered in the 35th Annual Empire State Building Run-Up Race are doing tonight. Keep reading to find out how long it took last year's Read more

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


Updated 02/06/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Being a Sports Fan Is Good For Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more

Customize Your Furniture With Ornate O'verlays


Updated 01/25/12 4:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Transform Ikea Furniture Staples

Everyone's doing it. Are you? You've probably seen them around the web. The O'verlays craze is taking Ikea hacking to a new level, churning out impressive before and after pictures that are going viral. Compatible with MALM, RAST, PAX, EXPEDIT, EFFEKTIV, and LACK collections from Ikea, these lightweight fretwork panels transform mass furniture staples into personalized focal points for any room. Read more

Group Therapy: My Friend Is in Abusive Relationship


Updated 01/08/12 12:00 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Friend in Abusive Relationship

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'm very concerned for the physical safety and mental health of my friend. She started seeing this guy about five months ago. Two months into their relationship, he cheated on her. She accepted this and justified this because she had moved away for school (only an hour away) and he was Read more

5 Healthy Breaks to Take Every Workday


Updated 12/21/11 2:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Ways to Take a Break During the Work Day

If you're prone to sitting down most of the day at work, chances are you're often in need of a break. Here are five ways to keep your body feeling healthy and happy during those eight hours in your chair. Rest your eyes: Those pupils need a rest. Reduce eye strain by closing your eyes or looking away from your screen for a few seconds every 15 minutes. Here are more tips for keeping your eyes Read more