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An active life can lead to injuries. When you play hard you are bound to hurt yourself. Sometimes ice is what you need, and other times heat is better. Both methods manipulate blood flow to the injured area and are beneficial in reducing pain as well as speeding the healing process. Heat increases circulation which boosts the supply of oxygen to the area and accelerates the removal of waste Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow her journey and other Olympic hopefuls on espnW.com. Say "camp" to an ordinary kid and she'll probably tell you about bonfires and sing-alongs and arts and crafts. Say it to an elite gymnast, and Read more
Whether you ran too hard, tried out your first TRX class, or woke up feeling unusually achy after a gym session, muscle soreness after working out is commonplace. While sore muscles are a sign that you're challenging your body, they can also put a damper on fitness goals. Here are seven ways to treat and prevent everyday soreness associated with working out. Massage: If you're looking to relax Read more
In this race, it's the tortoise that always wins! When party planner extraordinaire Kate Landers got over the shock of her newborn son's plagiocephaly (a flattened spot on the back or side of the head) and torticollis (shortened or damaged neck muscles) diagnoses, she knew she had to use her talents to raise more awareness of the issues. Known for her detail-oriented birthday parties (this was Read more
Shin splints are the bane of many new runners. The tight calves that accompany mileage increases can spell pain for the lower leg. If running causes any discomfort, take time off to allow your shin splints to heal. But you need not sit idle on the sidelines while you recuperate: ice massages help, too. A serious runner, my Equinox trainer reminded me of the healing combo of ice and massage to Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Baby, it's cold outside! But for those of us training, sans gym membership, or just yearning for some fresh air, we can't let the chilly weather keep us from an outdoor workout. If you find your morning runs too cold, have achy joints, or just want to make it through a run without wiping out, we hear you! Read more
Embrace the simpler side of holiday decorating — Houzz Make paper flower ornaments for a holiday party — Stylelist Home I adore this farmhouse addition — Apartment Therapy Skull paper ornaments are pretty cool — Craft Tour homes that are crafted from snow and ice — This Old House Thirty-one tips for an organized holiday season — Real Simple Get inspiration from these wonderful Read more
This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! So, I know you're not supposed to "dip your pen in company ink" . . . however, I have been going out on various dates with a co-worker who works in a different department. But I do see him several times a day. He's a little younger than me, I'm 26 and he is 23. He's very negative . . . if Read more
This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I have been with my boyfriend for over four years and we are very much in love. We live close by and we always spend weekends together. He is a great guy and I have no complaints about him. Recently we've been talking about moving in together, and we decided he would move in with me next Read more
David Beckham took his eldest sons Romeo and Brooklyn out for ice cream in Malibu yesterday. The Beckhams are spending their Summer days at the beach while they patiently await the birth of their first daughter. David's doing his best to keep the boys busy. He joined Brooklyn for a private surf lesson in the morning then ventured out to Maxfield with all three boys for a bit of retail therapy. Read more
