Running on a Treadmill vs. Running Outdoors


Updated 12/15/09 10:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Running on a Treadmill vs. Running Outdoors

You may opt to run on a treadmill because it is convenient but you may be choosing the treadmill because it is easier as well. Have you ever run three miles on a treadmill and thought, "That was a piece of cake," but then when you run three miles outside you think, "I thought I was in shape; that was so hard!" The reason is that running on a treadmill is a lot different than running outdoors and Read more

Common Treadmill Woe: How to Avoid a Stiff Neck While Running


Updated 05/14/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Proper Running Form on the Treadmill

Many people prefer hitting the treadmill to running outdoors, but if you're not careful, along with that toned tush you might end up with a stiff neck, resulting in a nagging headache. Follow these tips the next time you hop on the treadmill to prevent this common running woe. Keep Your Gaze Forward One gym perk is its televisions, which allow you to catch up on the news or your favorite TV Read more

Burn Calories and Fight Belly Fat: 45-Minute Treadmill Workout


Updated 05/27/12 8:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

45-Minute Treadmill Interval Workout to Fight Belly Fat

Intervals are the antidote to boring treadmill workouts. Playing around with speed and timing rest periods keeps both the mind and body busy. Interval training is also one of the best ways to beat belly bulge. We've created a fun interval workout to help you get ready for the beach. After torching serious calories in 45 minutes, you'll be ready to lounge poolside. Keep reading to check our Read more

Treadmill Tips, Workouts, and Tricks For All Fitness Levels


Updated 05/23/11 9:13 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Treadmill Workouts and Tips

If you're stuck indoors, treadmills are an excellent way to get in some cardio time — minus wet weather or pollen counts. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced treadmill user, here is everything you need to know to get the most out of this favorite cardio machine. Treadmill Workout Routines: These four different treadmill workouts: beginner, intermediate intervals, running hills, and Read more

Tina Fey Shares Memories of Her Skinny and Chubby Years


Updated 05/18/12 1:32 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tina Fey Quotes on Juice Fasts, Dieting, and Body Image

Happy Birthday to our fave funny lady! Tina Fey turns 42 today. We've been fans of the actress, writer, and comedienne since her early days on Saturday Night Live. Like many of us, Tina's weight has fluctuated over the course of her career, and to mark her birthday, we're sharing some of her funny quotes from juice cleanses to body image. Before making the leap from writers room to on-camera Read more

Fit Tip: Relax on the Treadmill


Updated 05/10/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Proper Running Form For the Treadmill

More so than running outside, I find myself tensing up when it comes to running on the treadmill. And when I look down the row of machines, I see the same thing — runners leaning forward, hunching their shoulders, or running too close to the top of the treadmill. The same running form issues are common no matter if you're running inside or outside, but I've found that the pulling motion of the Read more

Get Fit Challenge 5: A Reader's Treadmill Workout


Updated 02/11/11 2:05 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

20 Minute Incline Treadmill Workout

FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood shared her treadmill workout for the fifth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway. I really enjoy walking or running outdoors, but it's been way too cold here in VA for outdoor workouts so I've been a gym rat for the past few months. Here's one of my recent treadmill workouts. I like it because it switches from walking to running and also changes inclines, Read more

How Rihanna Got In Soldier-Worthy Shape For Battleship


Updated 05/18/12 9:49 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rihanna's Fitness Training For Battleship

To get in shape to play Battleship's hard-hitting Petty Officer Cora Raikes, Rihanna geared up to work alongside the real-life Navy. From weapons training to boot camp, find out how the pop songstress got in shape for her big-screen debut. Drop and give me 20: Forget what you think you know about bootcamp workouts. Rihanna's training was the real deal. She worked alongside Navy soldiers, Read more

Get Ready For Your Summer Hike With These Exercises


Updated 05/16/12 2:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Exercises For Hiking

Memorial Day is approaching, and we've got warm weather on the brain, but it's not just about getting in shape for the beach. Hiking is a great cardio and muscle-building workout — and you can burn 180 calories in just 30 minutes. Hiking trails vary in difficulty, yet no matter where you go it's a common sight: once-enthusiastic hikers having to stop halfway through, too exhausted and out of Read more

What's Your Average Treadmill Speed?


Updated 08/16/11 1:11 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

What Is Your Average Speed on the Treadmill?

It's nearing the end of a long Winter, and chances are high that you've been logging some indoor miles on the treadmill. Lately, I've been rocking a negative split run on the machine. This keeps me upping the speed of the treadmill as my workout moves along, but my average speed is 6.3 miles per hour. I know for some that this might feel like a snail's pace, but for others a wee bit fast — to Read more