Fit Find Faves: Earth Friendly Finds


Updated 04/19/07 7:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Earth Day is this Sunday (4/22) and thought I would share some recent Fit Finds that will help celebrate taking care of our planet. Check 'em out!!!! SU3 found this great program. Nike Reuse a Shoe Program. They will recycle your old sneaks no matter the brand. Thinking about riding a bike to work, instead of driving everyday? atkoester found this cool Trek Lime Bicycle. I think riding Read more

Easy Ways to Green Your Fitness and Daily Routine


Updated 04/17/12 9:00 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Recycle Yoga Mats and Old Sneakers

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! You carry your own water bottle, use a reusable shopping bag, and sort your recyclables from the trash. Here are more easy ways to green your daily routine without thinking about it. Choose Wisely Look for eco-friendly companies when shopping for workout clothes and gear. Gaiam, Patagonia, and GoLite are just Read more

Don't Throw Out Those Used Sneaks! How to Recycle Old Fitness Gear


Updated 04/06/12 7:57 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Recycle Old Running Shoes

Exercising regularly means going through lots of fitness gear. Instead of just tossing out old kicks or a worn-out yoga mat, do something good for the Earth. Here are ways to recycle or reuse old workout gear. Sneakers Donate: You can toss them in a Goodwill bin, or send them to an organization that'll put them to good use. Soles4Souls's tag line is "Saving the world — one pair at a time." Read more

11 Things You Need to Throw Away


Updated 03/19/12 10:32 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Things to Throw Away

The first step to taking care of yourself and de-stressing is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house full of clutter can affect your mood negatively and make your personal space seem like a place you want to escape from, rather than something to look forward to coming home to. Organize a "throwing out" day every month to make sure that you don't have clutter building Read more

When to Ditch Your Old Sneaks and Where to Donate Them


Updated 11/07/11 11:39 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

When to Replace Running Sneakers and Where to Donate Them

You finally broke in your running kicks, and they fit as perfectly as a pair of socks. But wait, how long have you been wearing them? Is it already time to spring for a new pair? You're supposed to replace sneakers after 300 to 500 miles, but that's not too helpful if you're not keeping track of mileage and can't remember the date you bought your last pair. Over time, running shoes lose their Read more