Running Tip: Run From Your Pelvis


Updated 06/19/08 3:40 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Running Tip: Run From Your Pelvis

I am going to be honest here and confess that there comes a point in every run when I would just like to stop running altogether. Either my feet feel tired or my lungs don't feel like working that hard. I'm not alone in this, am I? I have learned that running is a mental game, so I take these moments to refocus my energy on my pelvis. Thinking of leading from my pelvis, instead of my legs or Read more

Back to Basics: Finding Neutral Spine


Updated 05/29/08 3:16 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Back to Basics:  Finding Neutral Spine

The concept of neutral spine sounds easy. You maintain the natural curves of your spine while doing an exercise – like an upper abdominal curl. Keeping neutral means the muscles in your back will be working along with your abs and when you get your abs and back to fire together you are working your core. Also, it is more difficult to recruit your leg muscles to help you cheat when you Read more

6 Ways to Sit Less Every Day


Updated 01/22/12 8:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Decrease the Amount of Time You Sit For Your Health

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Sarah Kehoe Need help being less sedentary? Here are the best ways to sit less and move more, from easiest to hardest. Pace on the phone Invest in a two-way speakerphone, a superlong phone-to-ear cord, or a quality headset so you can be more mobile while you chat. Even if you simply stand while on the phone, Read more

Ways to Keep Knee Pain at Bay


Updated 01/11/12 3:19 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

What to Do to Prevent Knee Pain

When a good workout leaves my muscles sore, I know I'm getting stronger every day and revel in the pain. But when a long run leaves me with achy knees, I'm reminded that I'm getting a little bit older and a little more creaky. Unfortunately, my knees have been talking back a lot lately — just another reminder that as your age increases so does the amount of time you need to spend doing body Read more

Check Yourself: Running Form To-Do List


Updated 01/19/12 4:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Simple Tips to Improve Your Running Form

Whether you're new to running since Jan. 1 or just trying to find your fitness groove, running can be difficult to love 24/7. When my affection for running wanes, one thing that helps bring back the love is technique. When out for a run, I go through this simple list to check my form. It makes me a mindful runner, which helps not only avoid injury but also helps me find my stride once Read more

Breathe Deeply, Improve Your Running


Updated 12/27/11 9:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pilates Breathing Can Help Your Running and Cycling

Breathing. You're doing it right now without even thinking about it. Put a little thought into the action, and you just might find yourself soaring through your next tempo run. When you're going the distance running, swimming, cycling, and even rowing you need to power your muscles with fresh oxygen. To do this, you need to breathe deeply. Unfortunately, most of us are just breathing into our Read more

What Not to Do in Downward Facing Dog


Updated 01/04/12 6:18 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Do Downward-Facing Dog Properly

From your first class to your 100th, Downward Facing Dog is probably the pose you do most often. That's why it's important to do the pose correctly; not only to avoid injury, but to also make it as comfortable and effective as possible. Here are four don'ts when it comes to Down Dogging. Tense shoulders: It doesn't look like it, but this pose is all about upper-body strength. If your arms and Read more

Reese Witherspoon's "Om"-azing Arm Workout


Updated 12/14/11 4:20 AM · Posted by Self · 0 comments

Reese Witherspoon's Yoga-Inspired Arm Workout

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Reese Witherspoon may be one of Hollywood's most in-demand leading ladies, but don't expect the Oscar winner to solicit any special treatment during her tri-weekly yoga sessions. "We've done private training a few times but she usually comes to the group class," says YogaHop owner Matthew Reyes, who has trained Read more

Show Your Running Knees Some Love


Updated 12/06/11 11:19 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

How Runners Prevent Knee Pain

Running as a convenient form of cardio may be the bee's knees, but it can leave my knees aching. Although studies have found there is no connection between running and an increased risk for arthritis, here are some easy ways to show your knees some love. Stay flexible: Tight hamstrings or quads can prevent the knee from going through its full range of motion, which can negatively impact the Read more

Katy Perry Laughs Off Divorce Rumors


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Celebrity News Stories For December 1, 2011 Early Edition

Katy Perry laughs off divorce rumors — People Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina is an online sensation — and she's back on Twitter! — SI Hot Clicks Mariah Carey's Christmas song is as good as we hoped! — Lainey Gossip You'll be shocked at how much Daniel Day-Lewis looks like Honest Abe — Huffington Post Carey Mulligan talks about her sex-heavy movie Shame — The Daily Beast Is there Read more