Fitness Gear for Your Yard


Updated 08/08/08 11:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Fitness Gear for Your Yard

There are thousands of ways to play outside in the Summer months. Here are some fitness gear and games for your yard or a park BBQ that may not burn as many calories as going for an hour long bike ride, but they're fun for the whole family. Source Read more

Bikini-Clad Selena Gomez Snaps Pictures With Fans and Snacks on Fries Poolside


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Selena Gomez Bikini Pictures in Brazil

Selena Gomez pulled on her jean shorts after spending Saturday poolside in Rio de Janeiro. She and a friend relaxed on lounge chairs, snacked on french fries, and met with fans during the sunny day. Selena's bikini time came during a break from her stage duties in Brazil, where she performed two shows over the weekend. She'll continue her tour with a stop in Argentina before wrapping things up in Read more

Bacteria Is Not Bliss: How to Keep Your Yoga Mat Clean and Germ-Free


Updated 01/24/12 10:22 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Keep Yoga Mat Clean

We're knee-deep in cold and flu season and although practicing yoga is a great way to strengthen your muscles and your immune system, doing Child's Pose with your face pressed into a dirty, germy mat is a surefire way to sign yourself up for a case of the sicks. You can protect yourself by keeping your mat clean with these tips. Bring a towel to class to absorb your sweat, and also wear long Read more

How to Prevent a Bad Running Day


Updated 01/14/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Prevent a Bad Running Day

Some days I slip on my sports bra and sneaks and I feel so light and strong — like I could keep going and going. Other days it seems like my legs are trudging through mud. What gives? We can't prevent bad running days entirely, but here are a few things you can do in order to have more good days than bad. Get enough sleep the night before. Hit the hay early enough so you get seven to nine Read more

5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Started Running


Updated 01/10/12 6:17 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Beginner Running Tips

When I first started running, I hated it. I suffered from blisters, unsupported bosoms, and irritated skin from seams, and it seemed insanely hard. I wish someone had sat me down and told me these basic tips and tricks to help smooth my transition from non-runner to runner. If you're just starting out on your own journey pounding the pavement or treadmill belt, here are things you should know Read more

Not Feeling It? How to Motivate Yourself For a Winter Run


Updated 12/21/11 11:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Motivate For a Winter Run

It's 20 degrees, the sky is dull and gray, and you're shivering inside just thinking about gearing up for an outdoor run. No wonder you're having a hard time motivating yourself. When a chilly Winter's day is the hurdle keeping you from going running, here are some ways to inspire a cold-weather workout. Warm up your clothes: Pop your sports bra, shirts, pants, and even your socks in the dryer Read more

Get Outside! Cold-Weather Exercising Tips For Winter


Updated 12/16/11 2:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Exercising Outdoors in the Winter

Going for an outdoor run or bike ride when it's 40 degrees outside might not seem like your idea of a good time. The treadmill offers warmth, but exercising outdoors breaks up the monotony of the gym, increases calorie burn, and can also help performance increase. Follow these cold-weather tips for exercising outdoors, and you'll find that Winter workouts aren't as daunting as you think. What Read more

Shoe Review: Mizuno Wave Rider 15


Updated 12/16/11 3:16 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Mizuno Wave Rider 15 Women's Running Shoe Review

I'm a Mizuno fan — the company's roster of running shoes has something for every serious runner (or any type of runner who's serious about getting the right gear). So I was happy to test out the Wave Rider 15 ($115), the newest model in a line of shoes that has proven to be one of Mizuno's most popular since it was introduced 15 years ago. I was a little wary about trying the Wave Riders, Read more

Vacations: The Best Time to Try New Fitness Classes


Updated 12/08/11 4:22 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 1 comment

Reasons to Work Out on Vacation

Some may leave their gym shorts and running shoes at home when they jet off for a vacation, but FitSugar readers make it a point to sneak fitness into their schedules while traveling. And I commend you for doing so, because when you've got a mai tai in one hand and a gripping novel in the other, it can take a lot of willpower to head to the gym. Working out while on vacation can actually be an Read more

Reflective Gear to Keep Your Outdoor Runs Safe and Warm


Updated 10/20/11 2:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cold-Weather Reflective Gear For Running Outside

There may be more than a few good reasons to take your runs outside this Fall, but that doesn't mean that the shorter days and colder temps aren't going to make it harder for you to stay motivated. Before you hit the trails, make sure you stay safe and warm by bundling up in reflective gear that's perfect for low-visibility evenings. Here are five of our favorite cold-weather reflective tops and Read more