Stretch It: Seated T-Hip Stretch


Updated 08/28/08 9:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Stretch It: Seated T-Hip Stretch

Between sitting, running, biking, or driving a long commute, most of us suffer from tight hips. The seated T-hip stretch lengthens tight glutes as it opens the hips. It is a more intense variation of Double Pigeon, so ease into this move. To learn how to do this stretch read more Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: How Exercise Can Help Your Credit Score


Updated 04/25/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Exercise Linked to Good Finances

Get rid of debt through exercise? There's a link somewhere in there — LearnVest Banish negative emotions with these hip-opening stretches — Yoga Journal Hungry before dinner? Snacks that won't blow your waistline — Real Simple Eat these 25 superfoods, have better sex — Shape So maybe a detox diet is the key to weight loss . . . — Blisstree Supermodel Elle Macpherson shares her 5 Read more

3 Leg Stretches Runners Should Do Daily


Updated 04/20/12 11:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Running Stretches For Tight Hamstrings and Hips

I don't think I've ever met a runner who doesn't suffer from tight hips, hamstrings, or a lower back. The receptive movements and strengthening aspect of running can cause tight muscles that need extra attention. Of course you should never skip the stretching session after a run, but here are three lower-body stretches you should do every day — even on the days you don't run. Open Lizard What Read more

Go Deep Into Your Forward Bend


Updated 01/16/12 12:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For a Deeper Seated Forward Bend

If you run, bike, ski, or sit at a desk all day, chances are your hamstrings are screaming for some attention. Get on the floor and give them what they crave — a seated forward bend. This pose looks simple enough, but here are some ways to increase that deep stretch in the backs of your legs. Before folding forward, sit with your legs straight out in front of you. Take your right fingertips Read more

10 Sneaky Toning Moves You Can Do at Work


Updated 06/21/11 6:50 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Toning Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Your office nemesis isn't that know-it-all in the cubicle over, it's lurking right beneath you: your chair! The more you're sitting, the less calories you're burning... not the ideal bikini body plan. Picture this: when sitting, your activity in your muscles drops and the calorie-burning rate decreases to just about one Read more

Workout Essentials That Aren't Just For Yogis


Updated 05/12/11 10:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Use Yoga Blocks and Foam Rollers

The first time you walked into a yoga studio you probably saw a wall of blocks like the ones above, and a few of these foam cylindrical tubes lying around too. I'll admit it, at first I didn't quite know what purpose either of these items served. But after taking a few classes that incorporated both blocks and rollers, I was instantly hooked! What's great about both yoga blocks ($15) and foam Read more

4 Desk Stretches to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension


Updated 11/09/11 4:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Desk Stretches to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension

Sitting at a desk for hours on end, staring at your computer screen, and scrunching your shoulders as you type can create a stiff neck and tense shoulders, or even a headache. Take a break and do these four stretches at your desk to offer some stress relief. Behind the Back Neck Stretch: offers a deep stretch in the sides of your neck Sitting on the edge of a sturdy chair, reach both hands Read more

Where to Go Now: Getting the Most of Your Dollar


Updated 03/09/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Where to Go Now: Getting the Most of Your Dollar

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! March is always a tough month to get through. The festivities of the holidays are over, the gleam of the new year has worn off, and the warmth of spring is not…quite…here yet. Consider packing your suitcase and taking a spontaneous trip to one of these places that are currently offering great deals. Here are three Read more

Feeling Crampy? Low-Impact Exercises For That Time of the Month


Updated 10/27/11 8:55 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Exercises That Ease PMS and Period Symptoms

During Aunt Flo's monthly visit, feeling crampy, fatigued, or bloated may make it hard to stick to your normal fitness routine. Instead of skipping out on exercise completely, swap high-intensity workouts with something less intense — light exercise can actually help alleviate symptoms associated with PMS and your period. Here are some low-impact workout ideas to send your period's symptoms Read more

How Pregnancy Ruins Workouts (and Ways to Deal)


Updated 07/15/11 12:59 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tips For Exercising When Pregnant

It can be difficult to embrace that pregnancy makes things like running or yoga hard to do. When I first found out I was pregnant, I was so excited to grow a gorgeous belly and become a momma. Innocently, I had no idea how intense the crappy feelings symptoms of pregnancy would be. If you recently discovered there's a bun in your oven, or you're planning on becoming pregnant in the near future, Read more