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Burn It Up in the Sun and Surf

FitSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:30:00 PDT

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.

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10 Ways to Burn More Calories This Summer

FitSugar — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 03:00:00 PDT

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:

*Based on a 130 lb. person for 30 minutes of activity.*
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

The best part? You should have fun burning those extra calories. So pull out the sunscreen and bug spray and start moving this summer.

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

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:34:26 PDT

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 maternity style - The Bump
7 sweet seats for your nursery - BabyCenter Blog
Would you dye your child's hair? - Yahoo! Shine
5 things to look for in a pediatrician - Circle of Moms
The Supreme Court doesn't want to give benefits to IVF babies conceived after a dad's death - LearnVest

4 Time-Saving Tips For a Healthy Lifestyle

Leta Shy — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:18:40 PDT

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 ensures that you'll break a sweat and burn calories without having to devote too much time out of your day. Even more efficient is making sure that your workouts target all areas of your body. For short workouts that you can do anywhere, check out our fast full-body workouts.

Home cooking: It's easier to cook healthily if you've already done the legwork. Shop for produce and other groceries at the beginning of the week so you can plan every night's dinners - check out one of our healthy dinner plans for the week here. You can also store individual servings of smoothies or sauces (using an ice-cube tray!) in your freezer to have at hand while whipping up a meal.

Read on for more time-saving tips!

Nighttime Fasting: A New Way to Lose Weight?

Shape — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:09:52 PDT

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? That’s the apparent bottom line of a rat study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, which recently stirred up the weight loss pot.

Top 50 Summer Diet Foods for Weight Loss

Scientists put groups of mice on different diet regimens for 100 days. One group of rodents ate healthy food while animals in two of the groups chowed down on high-fat, high-calorie feed. Half of the junk food eaters were allowed to munch whenever they wanted to while the others only had access to feed for the eight hours they were most active. The conclusion: even though they ate a fatty diet, the mice who were forced to fast for 16 hours were almost as lean as those who ate the healthy fare. Interestingly, the round the clock junk food eaters became obese and developed health problems, even though they consumed about the same amount of fat and calories as the time-restricted junk food fed mice.

See if a nutritionist thinks nighttime fasting works after the break!

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

Hannah Weil — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:30:47 PDT

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 little glam on the go, others a pop of print to liven up your look - but they all have one thing in common: not a pair in here is over $25. Click on to see and shop them all.

Are You Trying a New Outdoor Activity This Summer?

Leta Shy — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:12:32 PDT

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 your old bike to taking scuba-diving lessons.

Does the advent of Summer have you excited to try out a new outdoor sport? Take our poll and tell us what it is below!

8 Portable Speakers to Keep You Jamming All Summer Long

Anna Monette Roberts — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:48:13 PDT

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 easily plug into your iPhone, iPod, or other MP3 player, while others require a device with built-in Bluetooth (like the iPhone).

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Meghan Rooney — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:55:00 PDT

Summer Music Festivals That Offer Fun Ways to Stay Fit

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:32:49 PDT

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 Festival set the precedent, but lots of other festivals have taken notice of the close-knit relationship that can exist between music and fitness. You're going to be burning some serious calories by shaking your thing as your favorite musicians perform, but if you want to get more fitness into your festival experience, here are some of our favorite festivals that offer options to complement the whole experience.

Hangout Music Festival

When: May 18 - May 20, 2012
Where: Gulf Shores, AL
What They Offer: This year The Hangout is offering a series of mellow morning yoga classes taught by Kelly Morris. Live music from double bassist Garth Stevenson will accompany the Rock Your Body yoga experience that welcomes yogis and yoginis of all levels. Did I mention this whole thing is situated on a beautiful beach?

DelFest

When: May 24 - May 27, 2012
Where: Cumberland, MD
What They Offer: DelFest is a festival that understands the connection between mind, body, and spirit. They hold activities coined movement playshops open to all festival attendees. Yoga and hula-hooping are the stars of the fitness show at DelFest.

Lightning in a Bottle

When: May 24 - May 28, 2012
Where: Silverado, CA
What They Offer: Lightning in a Bottle created a special environment called the Lucent Temple of Consciousness dedicated to workshops, speakers, and lots of yoga classes. We also love that at LIB you can take a workshop and learn how to grow your own spirulina!

Keep reading for three more festivals that offer fun ways to stay fit.