You know you rock at managing your money. LearnVest tells you what you're doing right. We know, we know — at LearnVest, we tell you a lot of things you should do, like: Save for retirement Pay off any debt you have Reevaluate your budget (because you already have a budget, right?) Stress out about all the aforementioned to-dos We tell you because they’re all good for you, financially Read more

Best intentions got you through the gym door, but anything from a crowded locker room to a forgotten sports bra can discourage you from wanting to stick with your workout. Before you turn around and go home, however, read our tips on how to get over what's holding you back. I'm late for class: Whether sneaking into class late is OK depends on a number of factors, including how effective your Read more

Early-morning workouts aren't possible because you're far from a morning person, and evening workouts just seem too late. That leaves the good old noon workout, but that too can have its drawbacks. Here are four things that make midday workouts hard to swallow, and how to fix them. I've Got Food on the Brain Noontime is lunchtime, and many of us have been programmed to eat at 12 p.m. ever since Read more

No need to be nervous about taking your fitness class: FitSugar community member (and fitness instructor) livinginthin has some helpful tips to help you navigate your way through the workout. Did you just join a gym? Good for you! Group fitness classes can be a fun and effective way to get into an exercise program, but venturing into that loud, crowded room for the first time can be pretty Read more

Once the weather takes a turn for the worse, your local gym can become abuzz with former sun worshippers who need a warm, dry place to exercise. If you dread days when the gym is too crowded, here are some suggestions for sticking to your routine even when your once-quiet gym becomes popular. Switch your gym time: Lunch and postwork hours can be busy at the gym. If these are your go-to times to Read more

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on FitSugar. By Tina Haupert Joining a new gym is a great way to jump-start your motivation and fitness routine. But the gym can be an intimidating place, especially if you’ve never joined one before. And it’s not just rookies. Even those who are already members can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the plethora of Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Halle Berry . . . these days, when a 40-something woman steps out in a bikini, it makes news. Turns out, there's a scientific explanation for why we're so fascinated by these lean, toned, impossibly supple bodies. In some ways, these apparent genetic wonders are defying the aging Read more

In a recent Facebook post, I asked readers "What annoys you most about your gym?" and you responded with tons of venting comments about your fellow gym goers. People hog machines, chat loudly on their cell phones, and don't wipe equipment down when they're finished, and their outfits (or lack thereof) are an annoyance as well. I totally hear you. People bother me too, but here are some ways you Read more