Get It Up, Your Heart Rate, That Is: Sprint Intervals at the Track


Updated 11/16/09 7:19 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Get It Up, Your Heart Rate, That Is: Sprint Intervals at the Track

Interval training is key for torching calories and increasing your speed. Intervals are tough, but they work your body and prepare you well for the races ahead — it is racing season, after all. Even if you don't like to race, intervals are a great way to add spark to your running routine and help you move past a weight-loss plateau. I wish I could say that I love this workout, but that would Read more

Get It Up, Your Heart Rate That Is: Swimming Sprints


Updated 02/14/11 4:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Get It Up, Your Heart Rate That Is: Swimming Sprints

Many of us are starting to move our workouts indoors. Temperatures are cooling off and daylight is becoming increasingly limited; the days are going to get even shorter. One way to move your cardio inside is swimming and here is a fun workout to try. Sprinting intervals are not just for running; they're great for the pool too. I suggest adding some sprints into your swimming workouts to keep Read more

What to TiVo: Sunday


Updated 05/27/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's on TV For Sunday, May 27, 2012

8:00 Duets (repeat) 10:00 Rookie Blue (repeat) 8:00 Blue Bloods (repeat) 9:00 The Good Wife (repeat) 10:00 CSI: Miami (repeat) 5:30 NASCAR: Sprint Cup 8:00 Harry's Law (new, series finale) 9:00 America's Got Talent (repeat) 10:00 America's Got Talent (repeat) More TV to watch when you read more. Read more

6 Beach Workouts For a Sunny Memorial Day Weekend


Updated 05/23/12 3:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beach Workouts

Hopefully this weekend will involve some fun in the sun, but that doesn't have to be limited to sipping a frozen cocktail on a deck chair. To get you inspired for an outdoor sweat session, we've rounded up some fun fitness routines for the beach — check off your daily workout for the day while enjoying the sun! Fit and fast: Got 12 minutes? Do this simple CrossFit circuit workout as hard as Read more

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise Don't Let the Weather Rain on Their Parade


Updated 05/23/12 7:14 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise in Rainy NYC Pictures

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise spent a rainy NYC afternoon together yesterday. The mother and daughter held hands as they walked along the city streets and were even spotted breaking out in a playful sprint. When the rain picked up, Suri protected her baby doll from the elements under an umbrella while her mom followed closely behind. Katie and Suri are back in the Big Apple after spending some Read more

Sprint Offers Free Google Voice Integration, Including Your Number


Updated 03/21/11 10:32 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Sprint Incorporates Google Voice in All CDMA Phones

Sprint announced this morning that it would be the first wireless company to fully integrate Google Voice into its lineup of CDMA phones. Earlier this year, Google announced the ability to port your mobile number to Google Voice, and now Sprint is offering this service free of charge. Sprint customers can now use their mobile number on Google's service and reap all the benefits of Google Voice Read more

3 Ways to Say Goodbye to Belly Fat


Updated 05/14/12 1:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get a Flatter Belly

A nutritious diet and regular exercise have helped you reach your weight loss goal, but you're still trying to get rid of that little extra pooch around your midsection. Here are three things you can do every week to help you achieve a trimmer belly. When eating: Take an honest look at your diet and your bathroom schedule. Your belly might not be caused by fat, but by air trapped in your Read more

What to TiVo: Saturday


Updated 05/12/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's on TV For Saturday, May 12, 2012

8:00 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 8:00 CSI: Miami (repeat) 9:00 NCIS (repeat) 10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new) 6:30 NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup 8:00 Harry's Law (repeat) 9:00 The Firm (new) 10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (repeat) 11:29 Saturday Night Live (new, with host Will Ferrell and musical guest Usher) More TV to watch when you read more. Read more

Challenge Your Run: 4 Training Techniques Every Runner Needs


Updated 05/09/12 9:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Techniques For Running

Whether you're a beginner or have a few marathons under your belt, every runner can benefit from a little extra training. Here are four techniques to incorporate into weekly workouts that will make you stronger, faster, and more efficient on your feet. Intervals Running at a consistent pace is great for longer training runs, but make workouts more intense by doing intervals. By alternating Read more

Learn to Love the VersaClimber With This Short Workout


Updated 04/30/12 9:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do on VersaClimber Cardio Machine

No doubt you've seen the VersaClimber at your gym — that tall piece of equipment, lurking in the corner behind the more popular cardio machines. But the VersaClimber's unpopularity is also its saving grace: there is never anyone using it, so you hop on it without a wait. Since the machine is often empty, you can also use it to add short bursts of cardio to your circuit training sets, just like Read more