All the Right Gear For Summer Hikes


Updated 07/13/11 7:47 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Essential Gear For Summer Hiking

Take to the hiking trails this Summer with the proper shoes, equipment, and apparel to help make your day — or night — excursion as effortless and enjoyable as possible. Just as it's a good idea to have the proper gear for Spring, hiking enthusiasts should also keep a stash of items suited for Summer hikes. Here are some Read more

Stay Hydrated With Reusable Earth-Friendly Water Bottles


Updated 04/18/11 1:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reusable BPA-Free Water Bottles

This Friday marks the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. In honor of this important day dedicated to Mother Earth, we're striving to green our workouts and invest in workout gear that is created using sustainable methods and is made with eco-friendly materials. Plastic water bottles are filling up our landfills and taking a toll on our health, which is why it's important to have a reusable bottle. Read more

Gear Review: Klean Kanteen Insulated Water Bottle


Updated 06/13/10 10:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

New Klean Kanteen Insulated Bottles Keep Water Cold For 24 hours

I have found my new Summer best friend. I am not exaggerating when I say that Klean Kanteen's new Insulated Water Bottle ($26) is the best invention I've seen in a while. Though the concept is simple — this bottle keeps your cold water cold, and your hot beverages hot — it's really changed my life for the better. After all, it's the simple pleasures in life that make it all worthwhile, Read more

Have You Lost Your Reusable Water Bottle?


Updated 04/22/11 12:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 29 comments

Have You Lost Your Reusable Water Bottle?

I am on my fifth reusable water bottle. From leaving them at the gym and on the bus, I've managed to work my way through water bottles. I can't help but think I'm being counter productive here and they're not cheap either, Sigg and Klean Kanteen both start at around $20 a bottle. I'm curious, as we're all trying to keep hydrated while doing our part to stop using plastic water bottles and start Read more

Gear Review: Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle


Updated 05/24/08 2:22 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Gear Review: Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle

I'm sure you've heard the bad news. Polycarbonate water bottles that contain the chemical Bisphenol A, like the ever popular ones made by Nalgene, are probably bad for you. Studies show that hard, clear plastics might possibly cause cancerous tumors, urinary tract problems, and early puberty. With news like that, you're probably in the market for a new, safer water bottle. Enter Klean Read more

Keep BPA Away: 3 "Healthy" Foods to Avoid (and 3 Safer Alternatives)


Updated 04/10/12 1:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Foods That Contain BPA

With the BPA scare of '08, just about everyone I know ditched their plastic water bottles for a Klean Kanteen, Lifefactory, or BPA-free Nalgene. Reusable water bottles aren't the only things to be wary of — there's BPA lurking in other everyday products. Although the FDA believes low levels of BPA exposure aren't harmful to people, it's not clear how much exposure that means. To minimize your Read more

7 Reasons Your Yoga Instructor Might Yell at You (and How to Handle It)


Updated 04/06/12 4:09 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Yoga Instructors Don't Like

Yoga instructors are often the calmest people you'll meet, but when their beliefs are grounded in strict yoga principle and technique, they may sometimes put their foot down during practice. Here are some reasons your yoga teacher might reprimand you during class. Drinking water: Practicing yoga is about building your energy or prana, otherwise known as your fire. Some by-the-book instructors Read more

Healthy Beach Essentials For Memorial Day Weekend


Updated 05/24/11 2:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Beach Accessories

To most of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of Summer, when we can finally go camping, host an outdoor barbecue, or head to the beach for an evening bonfire. If you're planning on being beach-bound this weekend, here are some items to take with you to ensure fun in the sun and also staying protected from the Read more