How to Maintain Your Routine Despite Your Social Life


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Maintaining Weight While Dating and Being Social

Whether you're completely single, dating, living with your love or married, any semblance of a social life makes staying fit and maintaining an exercise routine that much harder. Directing your body to the gym or trail when your heart wants to gallivant with lovers or friends (or your children need your time and love) just isn't an easy task. I typically scoff at articles pegging weight gain to Read more

If You Agree to a Fitness Date, You Better Know What You're Doing


Updated 12/14/10 10:38 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Embarrassing Fitness Date Story

While indulging in my guilty pleasure of this week's episode of 90210, one scene hit close to home. One character, Naomi, has no idea how to surf but agrees to a surfing date with a guy she has a crush on, pretending she knows what she's doing. "How hard can it be?" she says. You can guess how this worked out, and it wasn't pretty. While this plotline has probably shown up in most comedies and Read more

How to Stay on a Healthy Track This Weekend


Updated 11/13/10 4:05 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Tips For Being Healthy on the Weekend

Even if you know how to maintain your healthy lifestyle no matter what day of the week it is, busy weekends can get the best of any of us. In the midst of taking care of the kids, going out with friends, or just running errands, your health may take a backseat. So here are three great tips to keep in mind this weekend. Get in a long social workout. Weekends are the perfect time for a longer Read more

Ain't Got Wheels? Rent a Bike For the Day


Updated 05/15/10 3:05 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Rent a Bike For a Fun Fitness Date

In the Sweet on Biking community group, FitSugar reader GirlieGossip posted about the fun weekend she and her girlfriends had renting bikes. A few months ago I went on a girl's weekend with friends in Hermosa Beach and we wanted to cruise the waterfront, but didn't have bikes at the house we rented. Luckily, we found a great cycle shop and rented bikes for less than $20 for the day. We Read more

The Ultimate Date: Indoor Rock Climbing


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 7 comments

Rock Climbing Makes a Great Date

Women That Rock (Climb) community members Spacekatgal and her husband Spacekatdude give you their take on why indoor rock climbing makes a perfect fitness-inspired date. Spacekatdude and I are married, so we're always looking for fun new things to do. Recently, we decided to give indoor rock climbing a shot! We totally loved it! We wanted to post a bit about it for newbies. We each signed up Read more

Make It a Summer Date: Batting Cages


Updated 06/03/09 5:28 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Make It a Summer Date: Batting Cages

Cycling and hiking are awesome Summer activities to do with your honey, but they're not the only ones. Do something different on your next fitness date and pay a visit to your local batting cages. Even if you were the kid picking grass in right field during middle school during baseball games, I promise you'll have a blast when you're swinging bats in the sunshine. You don't need to bring your Read more

Fit Tip: Schedule a Fitness Date So You Can't Skip Out


Updated 05/12/09 8:57 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Fit Tip: Schedule a Fitness Date So You Can't Skip Out

I'm a fan of early morning workouts because they make the rest of my day better. The problem is, once your alarm goes off, it's so easy to roll over, hit the snooze button, and skip out. You wouldn't be able to sleep in if you knew someone was counting on you to show up though, right? So whatever time you like to workout, schedule a fitness date either with a friend, fellow runner, or a Read more

Back on Track: Make a Fitness Date


Updated 08/10/08 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Back on Track: Make a Fitness Date

Maybe you're inspired to workout after watching some of the Olympic games. Or maybe you had one too many slices of peach pie this weekend and feel the need to add some cardio to your life. Regardless, now is the time to pencil in some workouts for the upcoming week. Get out your calendar, find your address book, and make a fitness date with a friend. Instead of gabbing while getting your nails Read more

Make Your Next Date a Fitness Date


Updated 11/05/07 9:15 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Make Your Next Date a Fitness Date

Dating can definitely put a damper on your healthy lifestyle. All those drinks, popcorn at the movies, decadent dinners out, and late-night talks over gelato are bound to mess up your healthy routine. I'm not saying you should forgo all that delicious food and never eat out, but why not throw some active dates in there as well? Here are some ideas: Meet at your gym (he can use your guest pass) Read more

Fitness Date Ideas For Couples


Updated 02/07/12 4:40 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Fitness Dates For Couples

Whether you're dating or in a relationship, all that eating out and hours of cuddling on the couch can put a damper on a healthy lifestyle. Instead of choosing dates that revolve around decadent food, too many cocktails, or periods of inactivity, get some exercise with your honey. Here are some of our favorite fit and healthy date ideas. Read more