Burn It Up in the Sun and Surf


Updated 07/13/08 5:02 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Burn It Up in the Sun and Surf

I'm sure many of you are psyched that the weather is so warm so you can enjoy exercising outdoors, especially in the water. Just how many calories do Summer activities burn? Click the "Start" button to find out. All the calculations are based on a 130-pound woman. Source Read more

10 Ways to Burn More Calories This Summer


Updated 07/27/07 6:27 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

10 Ways to Burn More Calories This Summer

This summer, take advantage of all the great ways you can burn a few more calories. Here are ten simple ways that you can burn a few more calories in just 30 minutes this summer: Activity Calories Burned Fishing 118 Frisbee 89 Horseback Riding 118 Mountain Biking 251 Rock Climbing 236 Snorkeling 148 Softball 148 Surfing 89 Water Skiing 177 Whitewater Rafting 148 Based on a Read more

4 Time-Saving Tips For a Healthy Lifestyle


Updated 05/24/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Time-Saving Tips

Summers can be incredibly busy — between shuttling kids to and from activities to planning and going on vacation, all the activities that come along with the season can leave you pressed for time. Luckily, we've got a few suggestions for how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, even if you've only got minutes to spare. Total-body in 20: Breaking up your workout in just 10- or 20-minute increments Read more

Lil Links: 45 Ways to Ensure Your Kids Never Say They're Bored This Summer


Updated 05/23/12 7:04 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Summer Activities For Kids

45 ideas for summer fun — HuffPost Parents Gwyneth Paltrow's kids take in Uncle Jay-Z's show in London — Celebrity Baby Scoop How to join the fight against toxic kids' products — The Stir Jilian Michaels is a mom twice over! — Celebrity Baby Blog Stores are still pushing parents-to-be to buy crib bumpers — Fit Pregnancy 9 ways to get baby to giggle — Parenting.com Steal Molly Sims's Read more

Nighttime Fasting: A New Way to Lose Weight?


Updated 05/24/12 8:44 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is It Better to Not Eat at Night?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. If you couldn’t let anything cross your lips from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., but you were allowed to eat anything you wanted for eight hours a day and still lose weight, would you try it? Read more

15 of the Hottest Shades Under the Sun — For Under $25


Updated 05/24/12 1:17 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Sunglasses Summer 2012

This time of year, your look isn't complete without your favorite shades. From weekends at the beach to hot days in the city, sunglasses become a vital part of our look — so we're making it a little easier to find your perfect pair. We've zeroed in on the season's biggest trends, hottest hues, and classic styles for shades that fit every personality and every Summer activity. Some offer a Read more

Are You Trying a New Outdoor Activity This Summer?


Updated 05/20/12 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Outdoor Exercise Do You Want to Try?

Spring is a time for new beginnings, and that can be especially true if you're gearing up to take advantage of the warm Summer days. Even better about being able to spend as much time outside as you want? It can spur you on to try a new sport or activity. There's so much to do if you want to burn calories, tone, and get your heart rate up while having fun, from hiking the trails to dusting off Read more

8 Portable Speakers to Keep You Jamming All Summer Long


Updated 05/17/12 4:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Affordable Outdoor and Portable Speakers

Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Take Your Favorite Jeans Beyond Their Everyday Look


Updated 05/14/12 7:37 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Sugar Shout Out May 13, 2012

5 ways to dress up your favorite jeans beyond the everyday Justin and Jessica get loved up at the Lakers game near Kim and Kanye Hot Hollywood vampires: do, dump, or marry? 5 fast, easy, and freezer-friendly meals What to Expect Director Kirk Jones shares personal stories he worked into the film Swing into Summer with these hanging chairs Johnny Depp's wacky and weird looks throughout the Read more

Summer Music Festivals That Offer Fun Ways to Stay Fit


Updated 05/15/12 1:54 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Music Festivals With Fitness and Yoga

Summer music festival season is in full swing, and we can't wait to get in on all the action. While all these adventures are certainly a fun way to head to a big party, sometimes the whole thing can become a little too much. After all, if you're taking your vacation time to head to one of these events, don't you want to come back at least a little revived and rejuvenated? The Wanderlust Read more