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While most of the country celebrates Bike to Work Day on the third Friday of May, San Francisco (home of Sugar HQ) will be celebrating it on Thursday, May 13. In honor of the day, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be serving coffee and snacks to cyclists throughout the city, as well as handing out free tote bags. There're also going to be a few pop-up bike mechanic stations, a raffle with Read more
How much do you love that the weather has warmed up? It puts me in such a great mood, since I am spending so much time outdoors. I have to say though, those pesky mosquitoes buzzing around, trying to bite me, send me running indoors to safety more often than not! I don't know what it is about me, but I must have pretty tasty blood because I get eaten alive. What I want to know is why mosquito Read more
This weekend get out and enjoy the season! Not only is it the end of National Park Week, but it's also a great time to celebrate Earth Day since you'll likely have more time to devote to outdoor activities. Since this week is all about getting out, enjoying, and appreciating the outdoors, you know you'll be working out while having fun. Here's how these Earth Day activities stack up in the Read more
Spring is a time for new beginnings, and that can be especially true if you're gearing up to take advantage of the warm Summer days. Even better about being able to spend as much time outside as you want? It can spur you on to try a new sport or activity. There's so much to do if you want to burn calories, tone, and get your heart rate up while having fun, from hiking the trails to dusting off Read more
Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can Read more
Spring seems to be in full force, so what's the best thing to do? Get outside! And while I love a good outdoor workout, I also love ways that incorporate being active with doing something fun. Here are my favorite ways to sneak fitness while enjoying the nice weather. Hiking. One of my favorite things to do is have a picnic outside when the weather starts getting better. But what better way to Read more
Spring is in full effect and we're definitely taking advantage. We've been hiking, swimming, and basically doing any other outdoor fitness activity you can throw at us. From the latest swimsuits to a water bottle that also doubles as a wine pack, check out which products have us excited to celebrate this string of warm weather! Read more
Kids and weddings don't always make the most natural partners. Brides often dislike pint-size guests' affinity for screaming out at inappropriate times and their tendency to hog the spotlight (don't they know she's the star!?), while kids can find the hours-long events mind-numbingly boring. Finding a way to make everybody happy can be tough, but follow our advice and odds are, the whole family Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! The weather is getting nice and you may have been bitten by the "run bug." To make the transition from indoor runs to the great outdoors seamless and safe, I compiled a list of my top five tricks to get the most out of your outdoor run. Whether you Read more
When it comes to looking your best on the beach, it's not all about how to build a six-pack or which exercises make your backside look the best in a bikini. In fact, having a healthy and strong back can make you feel your best on the beach in more ways than one. Here are some essential back exercises and why they will help you rock a swimsuit with confidence. Stand tall and slim: Wanna look five Read more
