At Least Your Dog Can Be Fit


Updated 05/18/07 6:52 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

At Least Your Dog Can Be Fit

I recently went to the Humane Society to donate some old blankets and I saw one very overweight pooch that was rescued from an elderly woman's home. She just kept feeding the doggy a ton of food, but wasn't able to take him out for long walks. Tons of food + No exercise = Fat dog, not a positive equation. I just came across something to "cure" this problem. It's called the Happy Runner Read more

Phillip Phillips Is America's New Idol


Updated 05/24/12 10:18 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

American Idol Finale 2012 Pictures

American Idol closed out its 11th season in LA tonight and crowned Phillip Phillips the winner! The two-hour season finale brought out some of music's biggest stars like Rihanna, Chaka Khan, John Fogerty, and Dream Girls legend Jennifer Holliday, who joined finalist Jessica Sanchez on stage for an unforgettable duet of "And I'm Telling You." The judges also got in on the action. Steven Tyler and Read more

You're Fired! 20 Signs That a Pink Slip Is Coming


Updated 05/10/12 4:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Will I Be Fired?

If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before 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

Don't Forget These Stretches After a Run


Updated 04/13/12 4:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Postrunning Stretches For Hips, IT Band, and Calves

After your run, your legs are probably in need of a good stretch. But it's not all quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Don't forget these areas when stretching after your jog. Hip flexors: Combat all that forward propelling (and desk sitting) with stretches that open up and loosen those all-important hip flexors. Tight hip flexors can lead to back pain and a limited range of motion, so make sure you Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: White House Garden Turns Into an Outdoor Yoga Studio


Updated 04/12/12 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga at the White House Garden 2012

Watch as the White House garden turns into a yoga studio — Mind Body Green Is your nail polish on the most toxic list? Think twice before your next mani — Cafe Mom Mingle away your middle: how to lose weight without missing happy hour — Fitness The pics don't lie. See just how much sugar is in your favorite drink — Fitnessista Skip the takeout and make healthy ponzu Asian chicken — Read more

Walk This Way: The Benefits of Walking


Updated 04/04/12 12:07 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Why Walking Is a Good Way to Exercise

Around here, there's no exercise we don't love. Yoga, running, and rock climbing all have a place in our hearts. But we don't discount the most unassuming exercise of all, walking. It's a great no-fuss way to exercise (all you need are comfortable walking shoes!), and a moderately intense pace — 100 steps per minute — is the key to losing weight. If you're in the mood for taking advantage of Read more

Daily Tech: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Mass Effect 3


Updated 02/17/12 11:10 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Mass Effect 3 Video Game in Space

EA launches copies of Mass Effect 3 as an asteroid-sized promotional stunt — Geekosystem Google skirted privacy settings to track your iPhone — Newser Supervillains really should take over these abandoned landmarks — Cracked A happy weekend to you with a 24-hour live HD panda cam — Tecca Nevada's the first state to allow self-driving cars — Dvice Custom-made Blade Runner Legos Read more

Ways to Keep Knee Pain at Bay


Updated 01/26/12 6:50 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

What to Do to Prevent Knee Pain

When a good workout leaves my muscles sore, I know I'm getting stronger every day and revel in the pain. But when a long run leaves me with achy knees, I'm reminded that I'm getting a little bit older and a little more creaky. Unfortunately, my knees have been talking back a lot lately — just another reminder that as your age increases so does the amount of time you need to spend doing body Read more

Shoe Review: Mizuno Wave Rider 15


Updated 12/16/11 3:16 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Mizuno Wave Rider 15 Women's Running Shoe Review

I'm a Mizuno fan — the company's roster of running shoes has something for every serious runner (or any type of runner who's serious about getting the right gear). So I was happy to test out the Wave Rider 15 ($115), the newest model in a line of shoes that has proven to be one of Mizuno's most popular since it was introduced 15 years ago. I was a little wary about trying the Wave Riders, Read more