A solid warmup sets you up for a solid workout. When it comes to prepping for strength training, an active warmup primes the joints and muscles, prepping them for the heavy lifting. Lauren, my Equinox trainer, introduced me to these moves, and after a little light cardio — for me, it's five minutes running on a treadmill at a 6 mph pace, but the elliptical or a little jump rope would work — Read more

Caught in a rut on the treadmill? FitSugar reader FitFabCities has created a 40-minute treadmill workout that is certain to get you excited about the gym again! I'm not afraid to say it: I love the treadmill. I know, I know, my fellow runners out there probably gasp in horror at the thought of spending even 30 minutes "running but going nowhere," but I love it. I love staying dry, I love Read more

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Jessica Girdwain We get it: you want to lose the jiggle but don’t want to blacklist your favorite eats, count every single calorie, or overdose on gym hours. The great news is, you can drop weight without dieting: experts say making small change-ups to your day is one of the best ways to lose. We grilled Read more

Running is just about the best form of exercise (if your knees and back can take it) for so many reasons. It's cheap, you can do it anywhere, it burns major calories, and tones your thighs and bum beautifully. But sticking to the straight and narrow on all your runs can mean you're selling yourself short. To make your runs more effective, you need to mix it up. Vary your workout with one of these Read more

I don't know about you, but I like to do things I am good at — especially in the gym. Much to my chagrin, it has become quite clear that the moves I have been avoiding, like side lunges and side stepping squats, are exercises my body needs. After three reps of these lateral moves, my muscles are screaming to quit because the glute muscles on the sides of my pelvis are weak. After a Read more

One big problem when spotting a dog off leash is trying to decide if the pup is welcoming or wary! While I'd never recommend simply approaching all animals you spy as if they are friendly and disease-free, it's better to be safe than sorry and know how to react. Just like advice goes in the wild, running away is not a good option! Citizen Canine is a great resource for advice on approaching a dog Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! When we calculate how many calories we burn in a day (in order to justify dessert!), we often only consider workouts — running, strength training, Zumba, etc. But the truth is, there are other extracurricular activities (ahem . . . sex) that should be counted in that tally. From a good romp to holiday shopping, we asked Read more

Now that school is officially out, the track at your local middle or high school is probably available for your running pleasure. Whether running around a track is new to you or a place you've always worked out, the monotony can be very calming and meditative, but it can also be extremely boring. I know it's not the most exciting place to get your run on, but since it's also not the most popular Read more