Track Your Runs Online: Runner+


Updated 09/06/07 1:07 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Track Your Runs Online: Runner+

I've heard a lot of people talk about how much they love their Nike iPod sport kit, but many have also mentioned hating the Nike Plus site that goes along with it. RUNNER+ is a brand new online social network for runners who don't want to use Nike's site, but do want to achieve more through community and technology. RUNNER+ provides forums, groups, challenges, run mapping, member tips & Read more

Andy Lewis Slacklines to Fame During Madonna's Halftime Show


Updated 02/06/12 2:17 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Guy on Tightrope During Madonna's Super Bowl Halftime Show

During Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show, a performer jumping up and down on what appeared to be a tightrope had the crowd asking, "Who is that guy who looks like Will Ferrell, and what is he doing?" For anyone involved in rock climbing, you already know that it's athlete "Sketchy" Andy Lewis, the slackline king. Besides being a lot of fun, slacklining is an incredible workout that challenges Read more

Gear Review: Motorola's MotoACTV Fitness Tracker


Updated 12/27/11 6:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Motorola MOTOACTV Review

Is getting fit one of your New Year's resolutions for the coming year? Whether you're just diving into a new regimen or need a better way to track your workouts, you'll love the new MotoACTV fitness tracker from Motorola. Released in November, the MotoACTV promises to be your constant fitness companion, and with good reason. It can track calories burned, pace, speed, steps taken, and GPS route Read more

7 Earthquake-Ready Foods to Keep on Hand


Updated 10/21/11 3:15 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Earthquake Foods

It's true, what they say: you never know when the next big one will hit. When it comes to natural disasters, it's best to prepare for the worst, then hope for the best: experts recommend storing enough emergency resources for at least three days. This includes food and drink! Here are seven shelf-stable provisions that I recommend you have on hand: Canned fish. This isn't just limited to tuna, Read more

In-Room Fitness Amenities Offered at 5 Popular US Hotel Chains


Updated 09/16/11 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

US Hotels With In-Room Fitness Amenities

Hotel gyms are becoming so state-of-the-art nowadays that you really just need to show up in your shorts and running shoes and you will have access to all the amenities your workout routine could ever require. Hotel chains are even stepping it up a notch by offering in-room workout gear for guests, as an increasing amount of women are keen on exercising in the comfort of their own room — why Read more

A Reader Reviews the P90X Extreme Home Fitness Program


Updated 08/26/11 3:21 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

P90X Extreme Home Fitness DVD Review

FitSugar reader debnicole shared this fitness DVD review for the eighth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway, and you should too! I incorporate various workout DVDs in my exercise regimen. Lately it's been mainly the P90X series. My husband and I started two months ago on P90X and are halfway through. It's definitely an investment to buy the set; but I definitely feel like the money was Read more

First Steps When Shopping For a Bike


Updated 07/01/11 10:33 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Bike Shopping Tips

I'm in a cycling state of mind, and not just because the Tour de France starts this weekend. After a stint roaming around city streets while I was on vacation, I'm hooked on finding the best bike to do the same at home. But as a beginner city cyclist I'm overwhelmed by all the information and choices available. To dip my feet in the bicycling waters, I checked out the bikes at Lombardi's Read more

Resistance Is Fruitful


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Use Resistance Bands to Strengthen and Tone

This Christmas I was excited about all the fitness-related gifts I received, especially a new resistance band kit. It's been raining a lot lately, and as a result I haven't been able to ride my bike to the gym as much as I'd like. It's a bummer, but using my resistance bands at home has kept me from going nuts. I use them to tone and strengthen as well as stretch. And even though it's not exactly Read more