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Your Top 5 Fitness Items
I can't live without my Manduka yoga mat and moisture-wicking oh-so-supportive sports bra — well I mean, I can't exercise without them. You shared your top five favorite fitness items, so in case you're looking for some inspiration in the form of gear, check out what your fellow FitSugar readers can't live without. "1) My Nike Lunarglide running shoes; 2) My Trek rode bike; 3) My iPod; 4) Read more
Get Your Butt in Gear: be present Simplicity Pant
Some days when I work out, I love to wear tight clothes. I can see my alignment and technique better, and it makes me feel feminine and sexy. Then there are other days when I want to be more comfortable in looser fitting clothes. If you can relate, check out the new Simplicity Pant made by be present. I'm in love with this company's other gorgeous tops and bottoms because they fit well, and are Read more
Get Your Butt in Gear: SkirtSport
I think of myself as a jock just because I played sports in high school. But really, I am just a grown up girl with two very girly daughters. I've been celebrating my more feminine side and have wholeheartedly embraced pink (thanks to my pink loving daughters), and now I want to run fast in a skirt!!! Thanks to SkirtSports I can. They are pioneering a new trend in women's fitness apparel - Read more
5 Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Run
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! The weather is getting nice and you may have been bitten by the "run bug." To make the transition from indoor runs to the great outdoors seamless and safe, I compiled a list of my top five tricks to get the most out of your outdoor run. Whether you Read more
No Crunching Required: Ball Pass Ab Exercise
Kick your abs into gear with this great exercise — no crunching require! All you need is an exercise ball and to watch this short video to help you master the move. The ball pass exercise works your abdominals as they stabilize the torso against the weight of your arms and legs moving away from your center. Try it! Read more
Fresh New Balance Fitness Tips
Nothing can take a workout from zero to 60 quite like the best (and cutest) exercise gear, starting with your feet. Lucky for us workout wild ones, New Balance knows how to keep your exercise fresh. How? With the new Superlight Superfresh walking shoes. Revolutionary REVlite for lightweight cushioning is as supportive as it is sassy, offering your tootsies full ground contact and supporting your Read more
Dispel These Common Complaints and Start a Love Affair With Running
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
Fresh New Workout Style
It's no secret that workout routines can get a little mundane . . . Especially if your exercise gear doesn't get you excited anymore. Luckily, New Balance knows how important it is to bring a breath of fresh air to your sweat sessions, starting with your feet! With the new Superlight Superfresh walking shoe, you'll breathe new life into each step. How? New Balance starts with comfort — your Read more
5 Ways to Make Fitness More Eco-Friendly
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
