DrSugar Answers: Spotting During Exercise


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 1 comment

A Doctor Answers Reader's Question About Spotting and High-Intensity Exercise

DrSugar is in the house and he's answering your health questions. Dear Dr. Sugar, I would really appreciate some information about women spotting after higher intensity exercise. What is the cause of the spotting? Are there any dangers? If I keep doing the exercises that trigger the spotting, will the spotting go away? I enjoy challenging myself but I do not want to damage my body. Thank you so Read more

Insanity's Shaun T's Last-Minute Diet and Exercise Tips


Updated 05/24/12 4:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shaun T's Diet and Exercise Tips For Last-Minute Summer Prep

Shaun T, the personal trainer who's motivated millions with his at-home workouts, knows how to get people in shape in a short amount of time. After all, his Insanity workout program promises incredible results in just 60 days of sweating and jumping in front of your TV. With Summer a mere few weeks away, we spoke with Shaun about how to get in shape for anything — whether it's a beach holiday, Read more

Get Moving and Say I Do: Ways to Incorporate Fitness Into Your Wedding


Updated 04/26/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Incorporate Fitness Into Your Wedding

Fitness fanatics have a tough time separating workouts from life, so why should their wedding be any different? Here are some ways to bring an active lifestyle into your big day. Send out fitness-themed save-the-date cards with you and your partner doing something active, like standing on surfboards with a sign that says, "Water you waiting for? Put this date on your calendar!" Or use a play on Read more

Naomi Watts Cycles Around the City With Sasha


Updated 04/25/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Naomi Watts Bicycle Pictures With Sasha Schreiber

Naomi Watts got some exercise as she peddled around NYC yesterday with her son Sasha. She got some fresh air while Sasha munched on pretzels during the ride. It seems that Naomi and partner Liev Schreiber enjoy cycling as a part of their routine — the duo was spotted toting their boys along on a ride earlier this month in LA. Naomi's been playing quite the balancing act between her duties at Read more

DrSugar Answers: Spotting During Exercise?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 2 comments

Menstrual Spotting During Exercise

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, Sometimes I have spotting about two days after my period had stopped, usually after I exercise. Sometimes it lasts for a day or two. I run a lot on the treadmill and I run pretty fast. Am I spotting because I push myself too hard? Should I just continue with my workout routine or tone it down a little? I was Read more

Top 3 Myths That Mess With Your Workout Results


Updated 10/25/11 11:37 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Top 3 Fitness Myths That Mess With Your Workout Results

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You put in the time — and the sweat! So don't let these common misconceptions get you off track. By The Editors of Prevention Can you really blast more fat by working out on an empty stomach? Do you burn the same number of calories walking a mile rather than running? We asked fitness pros to weigh in on 5 of the Read more

Lazy Boyfriend? How to Stay Healthy When He's Not


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How Do I Stay Healthy When My Boyfriend Isn't?

Being in love is a fun way to pass the time. Dates, kisses, and cuddles — who doesn't like that kind of stuff? But what if your boyfriend is more into Cheetos than crunches? Before picking up his habits, follow these tips so you'll stay healthy even when he's not. He's a Cuddle Monster There's absolutely nothing wrong with time spent under the covers, as long as you remember to come up for Read more

Why Your Friends Are the Secret to Weight-Loss Success


Updated 05/04/11 10:44 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Benefits of Having a Workout Buddy

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! You may be trying hard to get regular exercise and make healthy food choices, but if you don't have like-minded friends, this can be pretty tough."Working out by yourself can be pretty difficult. I highly recommend finding a workout partner to maximize your program," exercise physiologist Tom Holland says in his new book Read more

5 Ways to Be Healthy During Your Commute


Updated 03/08/11 4:21 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Have a Healthy Commute

Don't walk or bike to work? Then you may think that your time spent on your commute is the least healthy part of your day. And while you may spend hours every day sitting, in your car or on the bus and then at your desk all day, you can still find ways to be active and healthy during your travel time. Whether your trip to work is a short hop on the light rail or a start-and-stop ride down a Read more

Best of Yoga: Hybrid Classes


Updated 09/14/11 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Hybrid Yoga Classes

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Still think yoga is for hippies? Think again! Instead of chanting, there are lots of yoga styles that fuse elements of other workouts to make a killer two-for-one workout for any exercise personality. Since you've never been one to play by the rules, why should your yoga practice? Think of this as your yogi cheat sheet of Read more