What Type of Bike is Right For You?


Updated 10/27/08 11:44 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

What Type of Bike is Right For You?

Are you looking to get a new bike this summer? It can be pretty overwhelming to choose the right one once you see them all lined up at the store. The best way to find a bike that is right for you is to ask yourself "What kind of rider am I?" Are you planning on riding on rocky terrain or do you plan on sticking to paved roads and bike paths? Are you a racer looking for a speedy, lightweight Read more

In Defense of the Chronically Late Mom


Updated 02/09/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mom's Defense For Being Late For School

We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Betsy Shaw about being late for school. If I were to wear a scarlet letter it would be T. T for tardy. T for turd ball. T for totally inept mother. We are late for school with such alarming Read more

Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund Couple Up For a Bike Ride


Updated 02/03/12 7:46 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund Dating Pictures

Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund took to their bikes for a ride near her LA home yesterday. They practically matched in their gray sweats, but the outing wasn't all about exercising — Kirsten also put posters up to publicize her cat's disappearance. Kirsten and Garrett are together in California after spending a few days last month in Utah. They headed to Park City for the Sundance Film Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: The Scoop on Kendra Wilkinson's Nutty Diet


Updated 01/19/12 12:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kendra Wilkinson's Nut-Based Diet

Kendra Wilkinson is a complete nut when it comes to her diet — Cafe Mom Soothe yo self: 5 ways to reduce postworkout soreness — HuffPost Healthy Living Get the scoop on which yogurts are really good for you — Real Simple Dr. Travis Stork on health and what he really thinks about Stevia — Peanut Butter Fingers How to get results from only two workouts per week — Shape Super Bowl snack Read more

Speakers That Can Go Anywhere: Turtle Shell by Outdoor Technology


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Speakers For Your Bike From Outdoor Technology

Taking your tunes with you wherever you roam is easy with an MP3 player and some solid headphones, but what if you're riding a bike, hanging at the lake with some friends, or camping? Enter the Turtle Shell by Outdoor Technology. This small speaker was made to hit the road (or trail) with you. The geometric-shaped speaker fits in the palm of your hand, is water-resistant, comes with a built-in Read more

Ways to Keep Knee Pain at Bay


Updated 01/11/12 3:19 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

What to Do to Prevent Knee Pain

When a good workout leaves my muscles sore, I know I'm getting stronger every day and revel in the pain. But when a long run leaves me with achy knees, I'm reminded that I'm getting a little bit older and a little more creaky. Unfortunately, my knees have been talking back a lot lately — just another reminder that as your age increases so does the amount of time you need to spend doing body Read more

Get Outside! Cold-Weather Exercising Tips For Winter


Updated 12/16/11 2:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Exercising Outdoors in the Winter

Going for an outdoor run or bike ride when it's 40 degrees outside might not seem like your idea of a good time. The treadmill offers warmth, but exercising outdoors breaks up the monotony of the gym, increases calorie burn, and can also help performance increase. Follow these cold-weather tips for exercising outdoors, and you'll find that Winter workouts aren't as daunting as you think. What Read more

How I Convinced My Hubby Not to Hate Running


Updated 12/05/11 12:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Your Partner to Like Running

My husband loves his bike and he loves his skis, but he's never been much of a slip-on-your-sneaks-and-go-for-a-run kind of guy. That is until now. Wooed him with gear: To replace his cotton tube socks, sweatpants, and high school t-shirts, I got him some wicking socks, real running pants, and merino wool shirts. He was amazed that after a run there were no blisters or chafing from his loose Read more

Announcing the 2012 Independent Spirit Award Nominees


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2012 Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Full List

Kate Beckinsale and Anthony Mackie were up early this morning to present the nominees for the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Artist and Take Shelter lead the pack with five nominations apiece. Right behind it was Drive, which picked up four nods, including one for leading man Ryan Gosling. The Descendants also scored four nominations, though George Clooney was left off the list this Read more

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


Updated 10/25/11 2:53 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 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