Winterize Your Running: Breathe Through Your Nose


Updated 11/21/08 6:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Winterize Your Running: Breathe Through Your Nose

If running is your go-to exercise and you're trying to have a treadmill-free Winter, let me remind you about the importance of breathing through your nose. Cold, Winter air is dry and breathing through your mouth increases the dryness while decreasing the temperature of the air. Because your lungs do not like dry air, you can experience asthma-like symptoms, like wheezing and coughing, when you Read more

Everyday Activities That Make Your Allergies Worse


Updated 04/27/12 1:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Things That Make Allergies Worse

Most of us are psyched for warmer weather, but allergy sufferers are cursing runny noses, congestion, red eyes, and itchy throats. You may not realize it, but here are the everyday things that can aggravate your symptoms. Exercising outside is a no-brainer when temps start going up, but not so for those allergic to pollen. If you can't bear to skip outdoor workouts, try to exercise early in the Read more

Emma Stone's Amazing Ab Workout


Updated 04/11/12 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Emma Stone's Pilates Workout Routine

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! She played a frumpy reporter in The Help, but in real life, Emma Stone is the epitome of young Hollywood glamour. The 24-year-old made the transition from child actor to leading lady look effortless, but Stone puts plenty of hard work into every project she tackles, including her Pilates workout. "There's not much to Read more

4 Pranayama Techniques to Help You Breathe Easy


Updated 05/20/12 4:27 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

4 Styles of Yoga Breathing Explained

In yoga, pranayama is considered the art of breathing, and knowing different pranyama techniques will help support a strong practice and get you feeling all kinds of awesome. Because the Sanskrit can be a little confusing, here are explanations of four pranayama techniques to help you on your way to better breathing. Ujjayi pranayama: Integral to Ashtanga and many a Vinyasa class, ujjayi Read more

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Online Dating Profile


Updated 03/30/12 10:17 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ways to Clean Up Your Online Dating Profile

Spring is officially here, and the new season is the perfect time to set out on some new dating endeavors. If you're heading out with friends to enjoy the pleasant weather, complementing your girlfriend adventures with online dates can hopefully add to the springtime fun. If you feel like your profile isn't working, or if you're getting loads of messages you're not into, you're in luck. I've got Read more

Embarrassing Yoga Moments: Don't Let Them Happen to You


Updated 03/24/12 8:56 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Embarrassing Yoga Class Moments and How to Prevent Them

Yoga class is supposed to be all serene and spiritual, but it's hard to feel enlightened when you break the silence by loudly breaking wind. We're all adults, so we shouldn't feel embarrassed, but it's hard to bounce back into bliss after such an awkward distraction. Plenty can happen during a yoga class to make you want to crawl under your mat and hide, and although you can't prevent everything, Read more

Become a Crow Master: 5 Steps to Get You There


Updated 03/15/12 10:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Do Crow Pose

No doubt about it, Crow pose is a challenge, but definitely one you can master. If conquering Crow is on your yoga agenda, here are some tips to get you balancing on your hands. Another Round of Push-Ups Arm balances like Crow are all about upper body strength. You can strengthen your arms and shoulders with all the vinyasas you do in class, but if you're itching to do Crow, do upper body work Read more

Antibiotics Worthless Against Most Sinus Infections, Study Says


Updated 02/17/12 10:02 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Natural Ways to Relieve Sinus Infections

When suffering from the pain and pressure of a sinus infection, getting a prescription for antibiotics becomes priority number one. New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association put this practice into question. Hold onto your tissues folks — scientists found antibiotics don't ease patients' symptoms any faster than placebo pills. The small study included 166 adults Read more

8 Ways to Prevent Getting Sick at Work


Updated 01/17/12 4:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Prevent Getting Sick at Work

If you work in an office full of people, your chances of coming in contact with germs are that much higher. Arm yourself against colds, the flu, and stomach bugs with these essential tips. Wash hands often and keep hand sanitizer on your desk. Once a week disinfect the things you touch regularly including your keyboard, mouse, phone, pens, stapler, scissors, and even the outside of your Read more

How to Lose 5 Pounds in 5 Minutes


Updated 01/04/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Posture-Building Moves to Look Slimmer

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Pumpkin pie, Christmas cookies, potato latkes, mashed potatoes and gravy . . . We're all guilty of overindulging in December but getting back on track doesn't have to be as difficult as it sounds. It may take weeks to melt away those post-holiday pounds but it's easy to create the illusion you haven't gained an ounce Read more