Get Physical: A Hilarious Game of Badminton


Updated 06/18/07 7:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Get Physical:  A Hilarious Game of Badminton

I don't know what it is about playing badminton, but that game is just so funny to me. I love the dinky racquets, the flimsy net and of course the shuttlecock (I call it a birdy) - it seems to have a mind of its own! The game is pretty simple. All you need is 1 net, 1 birdy, 2-4 rackets, and 2-4 players. After you set the net up, you try hitting the birdy over the net, and your opponent hits Read more

5 Ways Spending Less Will Create More Happiness


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5 Ways Spending Less Will Create More Happiness

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Recently, New York Times columnist David Brooks wrote an op-ed piece about the “Haimish Line.” The Haimish Line is an invisible line sometimes crossed when you go from spending less to spending more — in doing so, Brooks contends, you often sacrifice warmth and connection to attain luxury and space. According to Brooks, Read more

Maria Sharapova Talks Tennis, Travel, and Her Sweet Tooth


Updated 08/31/11 12:05 PM · Posted by Self · 0 comments

Maria Sharpova Interview at the 2011 US Open

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! It's official, NYC has tennis fever! The courtside champs have been spotted around the Big Apple as they're in town for this week's US Open Tennis Championship. Selfers mingled with tennis greats at the 12th Annual BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis including James Blake, Rafael Nadal, Mardy Fish, and Vera Zvonareva were also in Read more

Trendsetting Cruiser Bikes For Spring


Updated 04/21/11 8:28 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 1 comment

Best Cruiser Bikes

As the days grow longer and we eagerly await the arrival of warm Summer nights, many of you will be embracing this season by moving your workouts outside. For some that means taking your runs from the treadmill to the streets, or getting out your outdoor activity gear — which may include tennis rackets, rollerblades, or bicycles. Biking is a great way to burn calories, enjoy the outdoors, and Read more

Exercise With the Fam Like Matt Damon


Updated 07/21/11 7:49 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Matt Damon Bike Riding With His Family Pictures

Holy cuteness! Now I love Matt Damon even more for showing his loved ones how important it is to stay active by heading out for a family bike ride in Vancouver. When you get moving together, not only do your children learn that exercise in an important part of life, but it also encourages the grown-ups to fit exercise into their busy schedules. Aside from renting bikes and touring around a new Read more

Spring Clean Your Closet to Jump-Start Your Workout Routine


Updated 03/15/11 11:40 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 0 comments

How Cleaning Your Closet Can Motivate You to Work Out

I take pride in the overall aesthetic and organization of my closet. After my relaxing morning ritual, I continue to keep stress levels to a minimum when opening my clean closet — clean being the operative word here. A messy closet can add unnecessary stress to your life and waste precious minutes of your day. And not only that, but sprucing up your closet can do wonders for your mind and Read more