How to Sneak Fitness Into the Most Relaxing of Vacations


Updated 09/07/10 11:08 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Healthy Date Ideas When Vacationing With a Friend

"Vacations are not meant for fitness." This quote is from a dear friend of mine; the two of us are driving down the coast for Labor Day. While it's true that I usually don't plan my vacations around fitness, I like being active — even when away from home! But I get it, it's Labor Day, the last hurrah before Summer ends, and my friend wants nothing but fun in the sun. Since she's doing all the Read more

Don't Let Camping Break the Bank — Rent Gear Instead


Updated 05/26/11 12:11 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Rent Camping, Biking, and Tennis Equipment From Stores Like REI and Lower Gear

I love renting bikes when I am on vacation. It's a great way to incorporate exercise when traveling and an easy way to test out the waters if you're thinking about buying one. But bikes aren't the only fitness-related things you can rent, which is something I learned when visiting my favorite outdoor gear store, Sports Basement. While I was waiting in line to make my purchase I was surprised to Read more

8 Frugal Summer Vacation Ideas


Updated 04/26/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Affordable Trips to Take

If you're thinking of forgoing your usual Summer travel plans due to high prices, you should consider these frugal trip ideas from Wise Bread. The sky is brighter, the air is warming up, and the layers of clothes are getting peeled off. That can only mean one thing — summer is near. One of the things that I love most about going on vacation is the chance to break out of my everyday routine, Read more

5 Ways to Make Fitness More Eco-Friendly


Updated 04/19/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco-Friendly Health and Fitness Tips

With Earth Day a few days away, there's never been a better time to think about ways to green your fitness. Here are ways to tweak your daily habits just a little bit to do your part to reduce, recycle, and reuse. Exercise outdoors: Skip the treadmill, stair climber, or stationary bike and go outside. You'll save money, reduce your consumption of energy and materials, and cut back on 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

10 Things You're Better Off Buying Used


Updated 03/06/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Things to Buy Secondhand

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! It's no secret consumers have less cash to burn these days than ever before, but there are plenty of ways to save that don't require diving headfirst into a sales bin. For some products, there's just no point paying full-price when you can find the same quality in a second-hand or used product. Pets Dropping hundreds of Read more

6 Questions to Find the Best City For Generation Y


Updated 11/28/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Cities For 20-Somethings

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! As young adults, many of us enjoy a unique time in our lives when we can relocate wherever we like. We’re often free from any significant ties, such as kids or a mortgage, that can tether us to a certain location. Plus, with the technological advances of the past decade, we need not fear losing touch with family and friends; we Read more

The Roommate Agreement: 7 Things To Talk About Before You Move In


Updated 11/09/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Roommate Agreement: 7 Things To Talk About Before You Move In

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Sharing an apartment or a house can be a very smart financial move: You’ll probably get more space than you would by yourself, you might be able to afford a nicer part of town, and it may give you room in your budget for extra saving. All the same, living with other people is tough, and the savings aren’t worth it if you end Read more

A Reader Buys Her First Bike and Preps For a Bike Race


Updated 10/25/11 2:53 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Buying Your First Bike and What to Expect in a Bike Race

Being a beginner cyclist didn't stop FitSugar reader bjeanne18 from participating in a 15k bike race! She shares what it was like to shop for a bike and prep for her big race day in our FitSugar Community. The 15K bike race was part of the Corporate Challenge. I signed up for the bike race and a 5K run and they are the first races I've ever competed in as long as you aren't counting elementary Read more

10 Things to Do With 10 Bucks: Spring Clean With These Fresh Tips


Updated 04/01/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

10 Things to Do With 10 Bucks: Spring Clean With These Fresh Tips

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You pulled out your spring purses and found a ten dollar bill inside one of them. Or you’ve budgeted carefully and have some extra cash. However it happens, we always love finding an extra $10 to spare at the end of the month. Hence our new series “10 Things To Do With $10″ — our picks of 10 major steals and fun, Read more