Running 101: Sneaker Lingo


Updated 02/07/09 2:09 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Running 101: Sneaker Lingo

If you take care of your feet, ankles, knees, and hips, you should be able to pound the pavement for a good long while. Sneakers are important — you just got to love your kicks. Running shoes are designed to not only to cushion the impact of each stride, but also to support your foot and, in some cases, help correct gait and faulty biomechanics. When shopping for shoes, you need to know your Read more

We All Say "I Do!" How to Incorporate Your Own Kids Into a Second Wedding


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Including Your Own Children in Your Wedding

A marriage between two individuals is a tremendously significant merge on its own. But add in kids and the event takes on an entirely new meaning. Whether the bride, groom, or both parties have children from previous relationships, ensuring that they feel included in their parent's next life step begins even before the proposal. The good news is that getting your newly blended family off to the Read more

3 Snacking Habits to Break Now


Updated 03/16/12 3:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

3 Ways Snacking Makes You Fat and How to Fix the Problems

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! These noshing habits could be the reason your scale is stalled By Karen Ansel, RD, Prevention We do it in the car, on the train, in front of the TV, on the phone, and even in bed. For too many of us, snacking has become so automatic that our brains barely register the hand-to-mouth motion. And it's not as if we're Read more

How Supermodel Miranda Kerr Got Her Prebaby Body Back


Updated 04/13/12 9:46 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Miranda Kerr's Postbaby Workout Routine

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Sure, your chances of becoming a Victoria's Secret model may be as remote as winning the lottery, but looking like one is an entirely different story. When Miranda Kerr needed to tone up fast after giving birth to son Flynn with actor Orlando Bloom, she turned to FITiST celebrity trainer Andie Hecker to whip her back Read more

4 Moves to Say Goodbye to Saddlebags


Updated 02/09/12 11:39 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Exercise Routine For Getting Rid of Saddlebags

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're saddled with saddlebags, you probably think you got the short end of the family gene pool stick. But, lucky for you, those pesky fat deposits surrounding your hips, thighs, and butt are far easier to banish than, say, Great Aunt Hilda or your bossy big sister. "Saddlebags are largely determined by genetics, Read more

Mistakes You're Making on the Pilates Mat


Updated 02/07/12 5:16 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Common Mistakes in Pilates Mat Classes

Mat classes are the most affordable way to reap the benefits of Pilates. Taught across the country at gyms and private studios, group classes mean you don't have an instructor cuing and correcting your every move. Make the most of your time on the mat and be mindful of these common mistakes I've seen in classes over the years. Not Going Deep There are many benefits to Pilates, but getting in Read more

The Kinect Board of Awesomeness


Updated 01/17/12 5:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kinect-Powered Tablet Skateboard Video

We've been waiting for Kinect to acquire some practical purpose in everyday life. Sure, we love the virtual sports, and the dancing games make for adorable celebrity home movies, but we've got to be able to do something more with the amazing motion sensor technology! Mobile app developer Chaotic Moon harnessed the power of Kinect along with the unreleased Samsung Windows 8 tablet to create a Read more

Samsung's Super OLED 55-Inch TV is Smart


Updated 01/11/12 7:29 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Samsung Super OLED TV

Samsung announced a sexy and sleek 55-inch Super OLED screen at its press conference today. The set comes with a super-slim bezel, a built-in camera, and a microphone for motion and voice control, along with dual processors to run apps, and of course, 3D capability. Read more

8 Money-Saving Beauty Tips


Updated 12/12/11 1:16 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Easy Money-Saving Makeup Tips

In need of a few good tips? Check out this great story from OnSugar blog Beauty and the Budget: Of course, we'd all love to have a major beauty stash, but sometimes we just don't have all of those cool tools at our disposal. When you're in need of a quick beauty fix, here are a few tips to get you through! Read more

How to Buy the Right Running Shoe


Updated 11/22/11 12:51 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips on Buying Running Shoes

Buying the right running shoe takes time. Finding a shoe that works with your running style and foot usually means an in-store visit to a running specialty store for expert advice. A good running shoe store will look at your foot type, normal running distance, past or current injuries, pronation, foot length, and instep height, along with other parameters, says Lori Shannon, owner of women's Read more