Two Reasons to Run Uphill and Three Tips to Get You to the Top


Updated 04/19/11 4:59 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Why Running Hills Is Good Training

Hopefully you have hopped off the ol' treadmill now that it's Spring and are running in the great out-of-doors. A major challenge of taking your running to the streets is hills. Many runners avoid the incline, but here are some reasons why you shouldn't skip the hills and tricks for mastering the climb. Running hills works your upper leg muscles more than running on flat ground. It also Read more

Why Running Isn't Helping You Lose Weight


Updated 05/11/12 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Running Doesn't Help With Weight Loss

You started running months ago, yet every time you hop on the scale, you're let down by the results. What gives? While running does burn mega calories, here are some reasons you may not be seeing the weight-loss results you're after. Postrun Pig-Outs Burning tons of calories can cause a famished feeling afterward, but it's important to fuel wisely. Choose junk food as your recovery food and not Read more

3 Reasons to Increase the Incline on Your Treadmill


Updated 05/27/12 8:22 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Why You Should Increase the Incline on the Treadmill

Whether or not you love the treadmill incline as much as Jennifer Aniston does, increasing it is an efficient and smart way to get the most out of your run. Here are three important reasons to up the incline on your treadmill. Calorie burn: Upping the incline, even just a little bit, will help you burn a few extra calories with just a little more effort. Going from a zero-percent incline to Read more

21 Jump Street: You Have the Right to Laugh Out Loud


Updated 03/17/12 5:55 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

21 Jump Street Movie Review

There's lots of action in 21 Jump Street — car chases, shootouts, two mismatched partners — but the real reason to see it is that it's side-splittingly funny from beginning to end. Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill play Jenko and Schmidt, two relatively new cops whose incompetency lands them in an undercover program in high schools. Their assignment is to root out the dealers and suppliers of a Read more

Improve Your Running With Squats


Updated 02/28/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Runners Should Do Squats

Don't skip out on strength training just because you think running is the ultimate form of exercise. Building a little muscle should be part of every runner's cross-training fitness routine. Squats, a classic lower-body move, is great for runners for these four reasons. Prevent knee injuries: Knee pain is one of the most common injuries runners face. Aside from wearing supportive sneakers and Read more

The Five Best Races For Women


Updated 02/15/12 6:52 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Races For Women From Marathons to 5Ks

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea Sage Steele, SportsCenter anchor, is preparing to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World on Feb. 26 and hoping to fall in love with running in the process. Follow Sage’s journey on espnW.com. Women's races offer a decidedly different vibe than their coed Read more

Faster, Harder, Longer: How to Maximize a Treadmill Workout


Updated 05/27/12 8:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Treadmill Tips to Burn More Calories, Build Muscle, and Run Faster

Numb fingers. Black ice. Risk of frostbite. These are all common reasons to skip running outside in Winter and take refuge in a warm, dry gym. Treadmills might feel safer, but you might even find the workout feels a little easier. Don't sell yourself short! Use these tips to upgrade your treadmill time and maximize the benefits of your run. To Burn More Calories Do intervals. Running at a Read more

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


Updated 02/28/12 9:06 PM · Posted by · 8 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

90210 "Smoked Turkey": Most Scandalous Moments


Updated 11/23/11 10:49 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

90210 "Smoked Turkey" Recap

Thanksgiving brings unseasonably warm weather on this week’s 90210, but the temperature isn’t the only thing heating up in Beverly Hills. Tensions rise between Ivy and Raj, as well as Naomi and Austin, with only one couple managing to work out their problems by the episode’s end. Silver’s reconciliation with Navid seems less likely when she makes a move on an older man, and Liam’s Read more

How to Know If You've Hit a Workout Plateau and What to Do About It


Updated 11/11/11 9:52 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mistakes That Lead to Fitness Plateaus

Trips to the gym have finally become apart of your weekday routine. You've been feeling great and looking even better up until this point, but for some reason, you're not feeling the burn anymore. Welcome to the workout plateau club! It happens to all of us, usually around the one or two-month mark, when the scale stays at the same number, and your body becomes immune to the stresses of Read more