6 Back to School Exercises Fit For Adults


Updated 09/04/10 3:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

PE Activities to Whip You Into Shape

Who didn't love recess back in the day? Shoot, I still love recess! A kid at heart, I still enjoy some of the pastimes from the blacktop era that used to get my heart pumping. With school back in full swing, I'm ready to get into my old physical education mode and fire up some elementary workouts from the schoolyard. Hoola hoop: Get the hips working and the quads engaged with a little hoola Read more

How to Start: Work Up to Swimming a Mile


Updated 02/15/11 7:11 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

How to Build Endurance to Swim a Mile

If trying a triathlon is one of your fitness goal for 2011 don't be intimidated by the swim. I know many experienced runners and cyclist who harbor deep fears of the swimming. While getting your heart rate up in the water is completely different than sweating it out on land, running/biking and swimming complement each other nicely. Running and biking work the legs, swimming works the upper body, Read more