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Thanks to all of you who took the BuzzSugar quiz to win a pink special edition iPod Shuffle in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Much as we'd love to shower you all with prizes, only one lucky reader could win — and that reader is splayer! Congrats to you! Thanks again to the rest of you for entering. Don't forget: You can still read all the great Breast Cancer Awareness Month coverage Read more
If you've spent tons of money on your iPod, you want to protect it with a case of some sort, especially if you're working out with it. Marware has got you covered, literally. They make this really convenient armband for your iPod Shuffle called the Sportsuit Runabout for only $14.95. And they make tons of cases for the iPod nano. If you prefer holding it in your hand so you can control the Read more
You asked for it so FIT has put together a list of the best and most affordable MP3 players to use while you work out. I picked the smallest ones that also have a good amount of memory. Also, if you're wondering-- I considered having an FM Tuner an important feature since many gyms send the signal from their TVs through the FM tuner. iPod Shuffle, 2nd Generation ($109.99): 1GB. The downside is Read more
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
If you want to make the most of your gym time, there are certain things you shouldn't take with you. To stay healthy and centered during your workout, leave these five items at home: Reading material. It's important to stay focused while you're at the gym, not only for safety reasons, but also to maximize the benefits of your workout. If you're focusing on the latest issue of your favorite Read more
The holidays have a funny way of sneaking up, but just because it's the 11th hour, doesn't mean you can't still find amazing gifts. So if you're a bit behind on your shopping list, no fret. See six quick and easy ways you can make it all come together now. Read more
Want to quickly get world news in the palm of your hand without shuffling through an undermanaged and wordy RSS feed? Download the Newser app (free). Drawing from the best news sources on the web including CNN, The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and BBC, Newser editors condense the news into bite-sized articles that you can read on the go. Get stories in the customized grid 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
This week's announcement of new iPods piqued my interest not only as a lover of shiny, new toys, but also as a runner. The two smallest versions, the new iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano, are even more perfect for running (and other exercises). Here's why: The new Nano is tiny. — At just over 1 1/2 inches wide and just under 1 1/2 inches high, the new Nano is considerably smaller than the previous Read more
The 2011 American Music Awards kicked off with a duet from Nicki Minaj and DJ David Guetta, the first of 17 musical acts! They got things started after a star-studded AMAs red carpet on which stars like Katy Perry, Heidi Klum, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez posed for photographers. Maroon 5 was an early winner for best duo/group before Taylor Swift won her fourth favorite country female artist Read more
