5 Ways to Ease Sore Muscles


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

How to Ease Sore Muscles After a Hard Workout

Three nights of late bouldering sessions at the gym, and I feel like a zombie who's been hit by a truck. Sore muscles are never comfortable, but I wear them with a badge of honor knowing I pushed my body a little harder than usual. But days after I have gone a little (or a lot) overboard, relief is definitely in order. Here are my go-to ways of easing sore muscles after an intense workout. Read more

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms


Updated 05/12/12 7:10 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Prenatal Yoga Sequence For Tight Hips and Hamstrings

Yoga is the perfect exercise for expectant mommas, not only to increase strength and flexibility, but it can also ease common pregnancy woes such as a sore lower back and heartburn. It can also help you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly expands. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in Read more

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms


Updated 05/12/12 7:16 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms

Yoga is the perfect exercise for expectant mommas, not only to increase strength and flexibility, but it can also ease common pregnancy woes such as a sore lower back and heartburn. It can also help you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly expands. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in Read more

For Better Sleep, Do These 3 Things 20 Minutes Before Bed


Updated 05/10/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do Before Bed to Sleep Better

We spend about a third of our lives in slumberland, but many people complain of not sleeping well. If you have a tough time falling asleep or you toss and turn in the middle of the night, try exercising during the day and limiting alcohol and caffeine a few hours before bedtime. But if you are doing this already and still have troubles, here are three things to do immediately before hitting the 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

5 Things to Do Before, During, and After an Intense Workout


Updated 04/13/12 10:17 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Perform Well During a Workout

You may make the switch from a morning spin class to after-work runs with ease, but there are a few things that should be consistent in every workout. Find out what things you should always do during an intense workout session: Fuel up: Exercising on an empty stomach won't make you burn more calories, but it can make your workout much more difficult. Don't set yourself up for failure; eat a Read more

3 Unexpected Ways to Improve Your Workout


Updated 03/25/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cold Hands and Other Ways to Affect Your Workout

Your workout can be affected by your mood, what you ate during the day, and your energy levels, among other factors. But there are also simple, unexpected ways you can ensure you're at your best before, during, and after your exercise. Find out what they are below! Before: You know that coffee energizes you, so it may not seem so odd that this beverage can help you when you're working out. But Read more

5 Ways to Show Your Running Feet Some Love


Updated 03/09/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips to Ease Sore Runner's Feet and Prevent Injury

A runner's feet take quite the beating with all the repetitive pounding, sweating, and muscle exertion. Here are five ways to help ease soreness and prevent foot injuries that could sideline your running routine. Grab a tennis ball: If you have a loving friend who's offering to rub your feet regularly, that's great, but most of us don't have that luxury. Instead, perform a little self-massage Read more

Ease Sore Muscles with Cherry Juice


Updated 01/31/12 11:44 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Ease Sore Muscles with Cherry Juice

Cherry juice has long been know for its tartness but what about for its pain relief? Research out of the University of Vermont found that drinking a bottle of the cherry juice blend twice a day for three days before exercise and for four days afterwards eased muscle soreness compared to those who did not drink the juice blend. So if your favorite excuse for not working out is getting sore, stop Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Eat Your Favorite Foods Without Getting Fat


Updated 02/16/12 10:52 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat Whatever You Want and Not Gain Weight

Eat what you want without gaining a pound — Prevention Buddy up! A six-minute fitness routine to do with a friend — Fitness Ease sore muscles with these proven remedies — HuffPost Healthy Living How to have a love affair with fitness — Shape Put your booty on blast with this backside-burning workout — The Fitnessista An arugula salad you can't help but fall in love with — Eating Read more