Learn to Love: Burpees


Updated 03/03/11 5:26 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 27 comments

Learn to Love: Burpees

I hadn't done a burpee since high school basketball practice (when you missed your free throw shots, you had to do accumulative burpees) and I can't really say I missed them. Well, luckily I was reintroduced to them by my pals at Fitness Fixation and the Ice Chamber and I have once again grown fond of this crazy full body exercise. If you have never done a burpee, read this little tutorial and Read more

5 Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Run


Updated 05/03/12 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Outdoor Running

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


Updated 05/02/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do the 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


Updated 05/02/12 6:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

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


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

Fresh New Workout Style


Updated 05/01/12 3:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

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


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

Healthy Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund


Updated 04/16/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Use Your Tax Refund For Fitness

Hopefully by now you've been able to file your taxes (if you haven't, don't worry, you still have one more day!). If you're lucky enough to be getting a tax refund this year, here's how to use those dollars to fund a healthy routine. Stock up your home gym: No time to trek to the gym every day? With the right home gym equipment, you'll have no excuses to skip a workout. To help you get started, Read more

When to Replace Your Exercise Essentials


Updated 03/26/12 4:08 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

When to Replace Exercise Gear

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! To get the best results from your workout — and stay safe, too — you can't keep ignoring the necessary upkeep and replacement of your most important items. "It's worth it, especially since most gear is fairly inexpensive and other gear may have useful upgrades," says Corey Twedt, NordicTrack Research and Read more

Foolproof Ways to Motivate a Weekend Workout on Friday Night


Updated 04/13/12 1:22 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Motivation For a Weekend Workout

You worked hard all week long, and all you want to do on Saturday is chill and do nothing. But if you lace up your sneakers and burn some calories, you know you'll probably feel good. If you have a tough time exercising on the weekend, here are some ways to get psyched about it, and do all the prep work the night before. Choose your gear: The night before, choose your outfit and lay it right Read more