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Running up hills is tough, which is why many runners avoid them as much as cotton socks. Incorporating hills into your runs is the best way to increase your speed, build your endurance, and tone your lower body — something running on the flats just won't do. In order to power up those steep rises, you'll need strong quads, calves, hamstrings, and glutes. Here are five exercises all runners Read more
I know that I should embrace the incline while I'm running, but most of the time the thought of running hills and trudging along an angled treadmill fills me with unease. The more I think about it, though, the more I realize I should be loving the hills — and why you should, too. Here's why: You'll burn more calories. There's a pretty big difference between a totally flat treadmill and one Read more
Whether you're training for a race, upping your mileage, or just staying in shape with long runs in the park or around the neighborhood, it's easy to get stuck in a route rut. I find it hard to switch up my route, especially if I'm doing an early morning run. It's simple, mostly flat, and I know exactly how far I'm running every time. After a few weeks of five-mile morning runs around the park Read more
I've slowly come to love running uphill. At first my booty and hamstrings would burn unbearably, and I'd have trouble breathing. It takes a while to train your body to conquer hills, and one trick I practice is to be mindful of my posture. Give this a try the next time you're faced with a hill. Instead of leaning your chest forward to trek uphill, run with your hips pressing forward so that your Read more
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
Amid all the speculation about Fifty Shades of Grey casting, we offered some humble suggestions for the role of Christian. We're also wondering who should play Anastasia. Meanwhile, Selena Gomez made a hilarious Fifty Shades parody for Funny or Die. Everyone is abuzz about Leonardo DiCaprio's '20s role after seeing the trailer for The Great Gatsby and the intriguing pictures. James Bond came Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Over the next few months, families will travel across the U.S. via plane, train or car during summer road trips. Kacie Fischer will be covering the same distance (nearly 4,000 miles, on her route), but on inline skates. . . and in just 74 days. If she reaches her goal, Fischer will also be breaking five Read more
One Tree Hill recently ended its impressive nine-season run, but the gang will forever hold one tree-sized spot in our hearts. After all, they had some of the best (and soapiest) romances on TV, as evidenced by the many weddings and receptions Haley, Nathan, Lucas, Brooke, and Peyton took part in. Sure, if you want to get technical, some of them epically failed. But quite a few were successful! Read more
Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund were hand in hand to run errands around Beverly Hills yesterday. The couple have been going strong for the past few months after filming On the Road together. Kirsten and Garrett have kept a low profile, though they'll be in the spotlight soon at the Cannes Film Festival. The glamorous event, which kicks off tomorrow, will include the premiere of On the Road and Read more
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
