Not Psyched to Sweat? Motivate a Workout in 5 Minutes or Less


Updated 04/26/12 2:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Quick Ways to Motivate a Workout

You work out every day at noon, but today, you just don't feel like it. When you're suffering from the workout blahs, you need a few techniques in your hydration tool belt to instantly inject some pep in your step. Think of these the next time you need quick motivation — you'll be in your sports bra and sneakers in no time! Ask Madonna for help: You know how you hear your favorite upbeat Read more

Need Fitness Motivation? Just Look at Your Dog


Updated 04/16/12 12:09 PM · Posted by · 14 comments

Use Your Dog as Exercise Motivation

Early in the morning, my dog Reuben is raring to go. He wakes me up with tons of licks, and paces coyly around the room until I pull my lazy bum out of bed. He can't wait to get outside, not only to "do his business," but to run and jump around, chase skittish squirrels, and play with his favorite squeaky ball. It's impossible to watch him happily zooming around with boundless amounts of energy 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

Buddy Up! 5 Workouts That Are Better With Friends


Updated 03/22/12 4:42 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Workouts to Do With a Friend

The benefits to having a workout buddy are myriad, but sometimes a fitness friend just gets in the way. Whether you want a talk-free run, or need to train hard for an upcoming tri, sometimes you need to go at it alone. That doesn't mean flying solo all the time though! Check out these five workouts made better with a friend. Read more

Keep Going: Expert Tips For Staying on Track


Updated 03/08/12 3:09 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Advice For Sticking to an Exercise Routine

With all that's going on in your life, chances are that sometimes sticking to a workout routine is a challenge. Fortunately, even the best have been there, too. We've rounded up five simple tips from celebrity trainers, food lovers, and more (even the First Lady!) to see how they keep themselves motivated when all they want to do is quit or reach for those french fries. Read on for their advice. Read more

No Excuses! Motivational Quotes to Get You Moving


Updated 04/13/12 7:54 AM · Posted by · 12 comments

Motivational Fitness Quotes

Too tired. Don't have time. It's too cold. Can't find a sports bra. Whatever your excuse, these motivational quotes are the antidote to skipping your workout. Some of these quotes might be familiar, others not — regardless, they will get you moving. Source: Pinterest, Pinterest, Pinterest, Pinterest, and Pinterest Read more

Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Morning Workout


Updated 02/09/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Morning Exercise Mistakes and Fixes

If you work or go to school full time, getting your sweat on in the wee hours of the morn is probably the only time you can fit it in. Kudos to you for resisting the urge to hit the snooze button and skip out. Make setting your alarm and pulling yourself out of bed worth all the effort and avoid these morning exercise mistakes. Not eating: It's super early, but you need to eat in order to fuel Read more

4 Lazy Moves That Boost Your Health


Updated 01/30/12 5:21 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Lazy Ways to Improve Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips By the editors of Prevention Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). Read more

5 Indoor Cardio Workouts For Outdoorsy Types


Updated 01/29/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Indoor Workouts For Those Who Love the Outdoors

The good news is that there are lots of Winter sports to take advantage of all the snow, but the bad news is that all the cold may force you to move your normal workout routine inside. If you absolutely loathe an indoor workout, try one of these five workouts — you'll think you're deep in the outdoors! Read more

3 Things to Monitor During Every Workout


Updated 01/26/12 6:15 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

What to Monitor During Workouts

Maintaining a workout routine can be mostly about having the motivation to get up and get out. Even so, you should also have a plan for what you should watch out for while you're sweating. To get the most of your workout, make sure that you're monitoring these stats while you exercise. Heart rate: You should monitor your heart rate so that you are reaching your cardio goals, such as the right Read more