Track Your Runs Online: Runner+


Updated 09/06/07 1:07 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Track Your Runs Online: Runner+

I've heard a lot of people talk about how much they love their Nike iPod sport kit, but many have also mentioned hating the Nike Plus site that goes along with it. RUNNER+ is a brand new online social network for runners who don't want to use Nike's site, but do want to achieve more through community and technology. RUNNER+ provides forums, groups, challenges, run mapping, member tips & Read more

"Do I Have the Right to Be Upset?"


Updated 05/12/12 3:18 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Did I Do Something Wrong?

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I met this dude on an online dating site, because that's what people do nowadays and also I'm shy so it provides a medium for me that's less intimidating. I create a profile and in three hours we find each other and we talk from about midnight until 6am about everything pretty much. It was so Read more

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


Updated 02/06/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Being a Sports Fan Is Good For Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more

From the Community: the Best Exercise You Aren't Doing


Updated 01/23/12 10:28 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Heel and Foot Stretches For Injury Prevention

FitSugar community member (and fitness instructor) livinginthin has shared a how-to on an overlooked exercise that everyone should be doing. Running, cycling, squatting, jumping, curling, crunches, and lunging — you do it all, right? Well, the one move you aren’t doing is probably the one that can keep you doing all those things (and more), pain and injury-free for a lifetime. What is it? Read more

A Reader Buys Her First Bike and Preps For a Bike Race


Updated 10/25/11 2:53 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Buying Your First Bike and What to Expect in a Bike Race

Being a beginner cyclist didn't stop FitSugar reader bjeanne18 from participating in a 15k bike race! She shares what it was like to shop for a bike and prep for her big race day in our FitSugar Community. The 15K bike race was part of the Corporate Challenge. I signed up for the bike race and a 5K run and they are the first races I've ever competed in as long as you aren't counting elementary Read more

Entrepreneurship 101: Q&A With Emily Dubner of Baking For Good


Updated 04/15/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Entrepreneurship 101: Q&A With Emily Dubner of Baking For Good

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! As part of our Entrepreneurship 101 series, we sit down with female entrepreneurs who inspire us and, we hope, will inspire you. Whether your goal is to start a little something on the side or to leave your current job in order to pursue your passion full-time, take heart that starting your own business may not be as hard as it Read more

Score a Date and Go on Vacation: 4 Ways Exercise Can Help Your Social Life


Updated 08/03/11 9:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Exercise Helps a Social Life

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

Shop For Healthy and Organic Foods Without Breaking the Bank


Updated 07/18/11 6:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Save Money When Buying Healthy, Organic Food

Buying healthy, organic food can be expensive, but there are ways to save money when grocery shopping. From joining a CSA to choosing the right cut of beef, find out how to keep your kitchen stocked with healthy, local, and organic foods while staying well within your food budget! Join a CSA Becoming a member of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is an easy way to save money on organic Read more

Gear Review: Nike+ SportWatch GPS


Updated 11/17/11 1:22 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Review of Nike+ SportWatch GPS

It was only a matter of time before Nike created a GPS sports watch. The company introduced the Nike+ system five years ago, so adding a new component to the system seemed the right way to celebrate the half decade mark. And following its tradition of innovative design, this watch is good looking. Much more stylin' than other GPS watches out there with a relatively slim profile and easy-to-read Read more

Last Chance to Fill Out an Emmy Ballot!


Updated 10/25/11 3:50 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Last Chance to Fill Out an Emmy Ballot!

The Emmys are tomorrow night, so time is running out to get ready! We're giving you all the opportunity to predict the big winners of the night with two awesome ballots. First we've got our printable ballot for you to fill out at home on the big night — check it out here. Then kick things up a notch with our online ballot. Make these decisions wisely, because the community user with the most Read more