Learn Your Burn: Labor Day Activities


Updated 09/04/11 2:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Calories Burned While Doing Activities

This long Labor Day weekend, many of us have been taking advantage of the Summer sun, finally getting to that home renovation, or maybe just relaxing. No matter what you're doing, busy holidays may mean taking a break from your grueling workout routine. Not to worry, your leisure time can still be a calorie buster. Find out how many calories your holiday plans have been whittling away. All Read more

5 Football Watching Exercises


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Activities to Do While Watching Football

Asking you to step away from the television in the midst of football season and Thanksgiving may be like asking the 49ers to win the 2010 Super Bowl — it ain't gonna happen. So if you are among the millions of Americans that feels compelled to watch endless hours of pigskin activity, I implore you to get some exercise in while doing it. Turn it into a competition or game with your fellow Read more

What Does It Really Mean to Be Physically Active?


Updated 12/09/08 5:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

What Does It Really Mean to Be Physically Active?

The US Department of Health and Human Services sets guidelines every two years for the minimum recommended aerobic physical activity required to positively impact our health, and those requirements often change as new research occurs. What do you know about these guidelines and the Americans who have been meeting them? Source Take the Quiz Read more

Reasons For Lack of Physical Activity at Daycare Revealed


Updated 05/13/08 12:48 PM · Posted by babysugar · 11 comments

Reasons For Lack of Physical Activity at Daycare Revealed

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute presented a study to the Pediatric Academic Societies that said flip flops, lack of warm clothes, and in some cases, less than enthusiastic caretakers were to blame for the lack of physical activity in youngsters. In 34 child care centers, caretakers sat with researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to dish on child activities. Read more

Want an Active Career?


Updated 12/01/06 9:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Want an Active Career?

Are you looking for a new job? Not sure you want to sit at a desk all day? ActiveCareers is an online data base that searches for current job openings in any career that may be associated with fitness, health and wellness. It is not only for industry professionals but for anyone looking to get into the fitness industry including positions in management, marketing, and the like. So check it Read more

Bush Gets Physical With Us


Updated 11/06/06 10:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 27 comments

Bush Gets Physical With Us

MSNBC reported recently that the Bush administration is going to get more involved when it comes to our physical activity. To find out how Bush is going to be with us while we're at the gym, read more Read more

From the Fit Community: The Best Cardio Machine For Your Body


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Which Cardio Machine Is Best?

Which cardio machine is right for you? FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV asks an expert for the answers. She shared what she found in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. The stair master, the stationary bike, and the elliptical — we all have our favorite cardio machine at the gym, but which one is the best one for your body? We asked Dr. Yoav Suprun, DPT, a McKenzie physical therapist at Canyon Read more

5 Reasons Being a Single Man is Kind of Overrated


Updated 05/11/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Single Overrated

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Damon Young names five reasons being a single man is overrated. While most will probably remember 2012 as the "Year Of The YOLO" (and by "most" I mean "like seven people"), it holds special significance for me because it’ll likely be the first year since 2002 where I spent the entire year single. I Read more

11 Ways to Love Yourself More


Updated 05/09/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Love Yourself

There's no magic recipe for self-confidence, but there are certainly a few everyday habits that can set you on the right path. Whether you're stressed, overcommitted, bored, or simply insecure, we've come up with some quick tips to help you boost your self-esteem and maintain a positive attitude. Struggling to feel good about yourself? Here are 11 simple ways to love yourself more: Surround Read more