Healthy happy you.
I've always been opposed to seeing the gym as a pick-up spot, since the gym is not a bar. However, after reading a recent article on eDiets, I can see the other point of view. If exercise is a major part of your life and you want to find someone else with the same priorities, what's a better place than the gym to find that person. I mean obviously he works out, so it's a start. I guess the main Read more
What do backyard chickens and 11 Olympic medals have in common? Natalie Coughlin, that's what. The gold medalist and world champion is gearing up for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, while cultivating a healthy interest in all things food-related. From growing vegetables in her own backyard in Lafayette, CA to her highly effective method of kitchen organization, Natalie gives us the scoop on Read more
FitSugar reader meetcasey interviewed CrossFit expert Robert Sax, owner of the CrossFit Amped Gym, and posted the Q&A in our Get Fit For 2012 community group. Check out what Robert had to say about this rising fitness trend! Meet the Expert: Robert Sax Can you begin by telling us a little about yourself? I am 27 years old and a Capricorn (yes, that’s the goat). I’m originally from Read more
Yesterday, I shared a sneak peek of Courteney Cox's beautiful new home, which will be featured in the July/August issue of Elle Decor. The home was designed by Courteney's good friend Trip Haenisch, and Courteney was personally involved in every step of the redesign. Trip took a few moments out of his busy schedule recently to chat with me about what it was like to design her home. Take a look Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Fancy home gym equipment, organic food and a wardrobe of the latest fitness apparel can be pricey, but consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch says that doesn't have to be the case. "As a young girl, I tagged along with my mom on shopping trips and learned that you don't have to spend a lot to look good," she Read more
Weight loss is no easy journey, and the following story told by the OnSugar blog, Lynsanity: Healthy Recipes Even He Will Eat is one that many of us may find familiar. This is her first blog post, so let's welcome her to the community! I have always been on a diet. ALWAYS. I was quite plump at a young age and my mother put me on one. In fifth grade my favorite after school activity was Tae-Bo, Read more
The benefits of exercise go way beyond a killer bod and healthy heart; it can also help boost a sagging social life. From working on existing friendships to making new ones, find out how keeping active may score you the love of your life, your dream vacation, and more! Ladies' Night — Whether it's hitting the gym after work or going on a weekend hike, exercise is an easy way to schedule in Read more
This Christmas I was excited about all the fitness-related gifts I received, especially a new resistance band kit. It's been raining a lot lately, and as a result I haven't been able to ride my bike to the gym as much as I'd like. It's a bummer, but using my resistance bands at home has kept me from going nuts. I use them to tone and strengthen as well as stretch. And even though it's not exactly Read more
