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I know that Spring cleaning can seem like a drag, but one short weekend of cleaning up where you live can burn a lot of calories. So get out your dust (and sweat) rag, because you can burn serious calories during your Spring cleaning this year. Here are my top 12 Spring cleaning calorie burners: Activity: Calories burned (per 30 minutes)*: Doing Read more
Spring is here and you know what that means? It's time to bring your workouts outdoors! If you're going to be embarking on any hiking or biking then be sure you bring along enough water. A good rule of thumb is to have 16 ounces for every hour you anticipate to be gone. I know it may seem like a lot but nothing is worse than finding yourself two hours away from home on a lovely bike trip as you Read more
Are you guys sick of me talking about how Spring is nearly here? I can't stop; I love Spring. Last weekend it was just gorgeous in my neck of the woods and I decided to do a little shopping around town. Instead of getting in our car in between each place (what I do when it's cold out), I opted to park in a central location and walk from place to place. If I acquired bags then I'd walk back to the Read more
As the weather slowly turns and you start exercising in warm weather it's important to remember to keep hydrated. This is especially important for asthma sufferers as dehydration has been known to make it worse. Dehydration can cause bronchospasm, a constriction of the lung airways, which can make exercise induced asthma worse. So no matter who you are, try to keep water or sports drinks off Read more
Reader FitFabCities has a tank top workout for you to do at home — all you need is a pair of weights! She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community. With Spring here and Summer around the corner, what could be better than a printable workout designed specifically to help you get tank top arms? I love this season's sleeveless tops and maxi dresses, but after a long Winter of sweaters and Read more
Even with the abundance of Spring blooms available, we just can't stop day dreaming about incorporating DIY terrariums into our offices and homes. Not only do they last longer than fresh flowers, but they can also incorporate sentimental tokens and can be adapted to fit a range of decorating styles and spaces. We decided to go straight to the source and get a terrarium making 101 from the owners Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! With spring in full swing, we've already said goodbye to the winter blues. But as you enjoy the milder weather and longer days, keep in mind that Memorial Day weekend is merely a month away — meaning it's almost time for bikinis and short shorts! So, is one month enough time to score your best body yet? It sure is, Read more
Spring has sprung and that means moving off the treadmill and into the great outdoors. But since Spring often equals rain showers, an outdoor run could be nearly thwarted by weather. Don't be afraid of the rain — with a few simple adjustments to your normal routine you'll be on your way to a great run, elements and all. Do not wear cotton. While comfortable, cotton shirts, shorts, socks, Read more
See it to believe it: inspiring weight-loss pics from everyday women — Shape Burn major calories with this 15-minute jump rope circuit workout — Fitness Drop these processed foods! Each contains over 25 ingredients — HuffPost Healthy Living Summer fitness tips from Les Mills: work that booty and core to the max! — Fit Celeb Alison Sweeney's healthy swaps for indulging without the guilt Read more
Bags of Dole salad mix recalled due to potential salmonella risk — Blisstree Rev up your metabolism and drop pounds with these foods — Prevention Which is better: many reps with light weights or fewer reps with heavy weights? — Shape Use those fresh Spring veggies to make this minestrone soup — Vegetarian Times Weight-loss tips from a true party girl — Fitness What's better than Read more
