Running on a Treadmill vs. Running Outdoors


Updated 12/15/09 10:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Running on a Treadmill vs. Running Outdoors

You may opt to run on a treadmill because it is convenient but you may be choosing the treadmill because it is easier as well. Have you ever run three miles on a treadmill and thought, "That was a piece of cake," but then when you run three miles outside you think, "I thought I was in shape; that was so hard!" The reason is that running on a treadmill is a lot different than running outdoors and Read more

Cool Capture: Boston Clouds


Updated 05/24/12 1:16 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Boston Clouds Picture

This capture of Boston fog in motion was submitted with our #CoolCapture tag on Twitter by MadYellowGirl. Have you been testing out your photography skills and have a snapshot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #CoolCapture tag. Your pics might be featured on the GeekSugar homepage! Read more

4 Easy, Breezy Outfits For Your Festive Memorial Day Weekend Agenda


Updated 05/24/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Memorial Day Outfit Ideas

With Memorial Day weekend ahead, and your BBQ and rooftop cocktail hour plans set in motion, there's not a ton of time to think about what you'll be wearing. That's where we come in: we've culled four shoppable looks that will put you at the top of your off-duty styling game and take minimal effort to re-create. From a more laid-back version of evening glamour — breezy pleated skirts paired Read more

Barre Workouts are Expensive! Try This At-Home Alternative Instead


Updated 05/24/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

At-Home Barre Workout Ideas

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more

From the Fit Community: The Best Cardio Machine For Your Body


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Which Cardio Machine Is Best?

Which cardio machine is right for you? FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV asks an expert for the answers. She shared what she found in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. The stair master, the stationary bike, and the elliptical — we all have our favorite cardio machine at the gym, but which one is the best one for your body? We asked Dr. Yoav Suprun, DPT, a McKenzie physical therapist at Canyon Read more

The Makeup Tool That Will Change the Way You Apply Mascara


Updated 05/21/12 10:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Apply Mascara With a Fan Brush

You could argue that the eyes are the most important part of the face (windows to the soul and all that). For a makeup artist, never has a sentiment rang more true. The eyes are a canvas for many creative colors and techniques, but the last thing you want to do is taint your carefully applied shadows and liners with spidery or clumpy lashes. Floriane David of Make Up For Ever Academy admits Read more

Video of the Day: The Art of Legos


Updated 05/18/12 12:20 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

PBS Art of Lego YouTube Documentary

We've long been of the mindset that Legos aren't just a nostalgic toy of yesteryear. The latest in PBS' Off Book web series, "Lego Art," discusses how the plastic bricks have evolved into a legitimate art form. Watch as three Lego artists detail their craft from months spent filming stop-motion videos, emotional sculptures, and portraits worthy of any mantelpiece. Read more

Ginger For Motion Sickness: FACT


Updated 03/22/11 10:42 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Ginger For Motion Sickness:  FACT

I can tell you for certain that being adventurous and being prone to motion sickness is not a great combination. There are various OTC medications one can take for motion sickness, but they leave me drowsy. However, ginger just really fires me up and it has been proven to reduce symptoms of motion sickness. Several studies have found ginger to be effective against nausea from seasickness and Read more

Download of the Day: artCircles


Updated 05/16/12 7:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Art Gallery App

ArtCircles, a free iPad app, lets you spin through classic and contemporary art based on colors, words, or curators. Search for things like "blue," "van Gogh," and "kiss," to pull up art circles relevant to those key words. Tap the painting to learn about the piece's history and its artist and to even buy a framed print for your home collection. The app makes it a breeze to discover new Read more

Learn to Eye Contour in Two Simple Steps


Updated 05/16/12 4:03 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Contour Your Eyes With Eye Shadow

You have heard all about the benefits of face contouring, but do you know the makeup artist's secret for chiseled eyes? Find out how to contour eyes with these tips from Make Up For Ever Academy's Lead Educator in New York, Floriane David. 1. Start with a highlighter in a shimmering shade. Using a medium-sized makeup brush, concentrate a dot of this bright shade on the center of your eye. Read more