Fit Travel Tip: Plan for the Weather


Updated 09/18/08 2:31 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Fit Travel Tip: Plan for the Weather

Good intentions of exercising while traveling can lead to less than positive results if you don't keep an eye on the weather changes. During a recent trip to Florida, I brought all my workout gear with the high hopes of doing workouts on the beach during my vacation. On the first day I went out, I was exhausted and dripping with sweat within minutes and had to stop. The Florida heat and sun were Read more

Fit Travel Tip: Inquire About Fit Amenities at Your Hotel


Updated 09/11/08 7:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Fit Travel Tip: Inquire About Fit Amenities at Your Hotel

I recently took a trip out to Lake Tahoe and stayed at the Hyatt Regency there. I've always been a fan of Hyatt hotels because they tend to have great gyms and fitness programs for their guests. With its new StayFit program, most Hyatt gyms are open 24 hours a day so you can work out whenever you want. Now, the Hyatt is also offering some pretty sweet in-room fitness amenities. Since we were Read more

Fitness Travel Tip: Stretch It Out


Updated 09/10/07 10:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Fitness Travel Tip: Stretch It Out

For some of us, a vacation does not always entail hitting the gym for rigorous workouts. If your idea of a vacation is lounging around and relaxing, take it as an opportunity to work on your stretching. If feeling good is the goal of your vacation, I can assure you that 10-15 minutes of stretching will get you well on your way to feeling good. If your vacation is over and you haven't been Read more

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Earn More Money

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more

3 Tips For Germ-Free Travel


Updated 05/08/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Germ-Free Travel

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Whether you're going by boat, plane, train, or automobile, travel bugs are bound to greet you. Here, some cringe-worthy stats on germs and traveling — and tips on how you can take a trip unscathed. Stay Hydrated According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the air inside planes has anywhere from 10 Read more

How to Travel to a Destination Race With Success


Updated 04/23/12 5:32 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Traveling to a Marathon

Competing in a race is already a challenge in itself; add to that a bit of travel, and you've got a new set of factors to consider. To find out how to achieve race-day success when traveling across the country — or world — we went straight to the expert, Thom Gilligan, founder of Marathon Tours, a specialized travel agency for runners that provides travel packages to destination marathons. Read more

Nip Slips and Other Things That Can Ruin a Yoga Class


Updated 04/13/12 7:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Have a Good Yoga Class

Just as you can have a bad day at the gym, you can also have a rotten time at the yoga studio. To make sure you always have an awesome experience on your mat, make sure to avoid the following mistakes in your next class. Excuse me, I think your boob fell out of your shirt: No one is paying much attention to your outfit, but it will cause a scene if a too-loose shirt causes a bit of indecent Read more

Lil Links: The Five Germs to Stay Away From in Preschool


Updated 04/02/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lil Links: The Five Germs to Stay Away From in Preschool

The 5 worst germs tots catch in preschool — The Stir Taylor Armstrong throws her daughter a $60,000 birthday party — Celebrity Baby Scoop Maggie Gyllenhaal is expecting a baby girl — Celebrity Baby Blog How to manage motherhood without multitasking — FitPregnancy 12 tips for staying comfortable when traveling while pregnant — Parenting The US autism rate is on the rise — The Read more

Tracy Anderson Talks Pregnancy and Postpregnancy Fitness Tips For Celebs and Real Women


Updated 03/26/12 8:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tracy Anderson Pregnancy Fitness Tips

We recently sat down with celeb trainer Tracy Anderson to talk all about her new pregnancy DVDs, which are set to be released next month. (Stay tuned for some exclusive exercise routines Tracy created for FitSugar and LilSugar.) Tracy, who's expecting a daughter in May, opened up to us about her own pregnancies, her celeb clients, and how real women should approach pregnancy before, during, and Read more

Lil Links: The Amazing Way an iPad Helped an Autistic Boy Overcome Obstacles


Updated 03/09/12 5:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iPad Helps Autistic Boy Overcome Obstacles

An iPad helps a severely autistic boy overcome obstacles for his Bar Mitzvah — The Stir Kristin Cavallari talks pregnancy cravings — Celebrity Baby Scoop Soleil Moon Frye shares travel tips — Celebrity Baby Blog Should this word be removed from the English language? – HuffPost Parents Organizing and storage solutions for kids' clutter – Real Simple Six San Francisco moms show off Read more