Food Network at The Gym: Distracting or Motivating?


Updated 08/09/07 9:09 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 26 comments

Food Network at The Gym: Distracting or Motivating?

Oftentimes I'll end up watching Martha Stewart when I'm at the gym, it's not that I love the show, but it's always on when I am there and I like her tips. While watching her make some ridiculously decadent baked goods, I sometimes wonder if those who are working out behind me are wondering why the heck I am watching a show about food while at the gym. For me, it's all about the cooking tips, Read more

Simple Tips on How to Stay Healthy All Day Long


Updated 04/24/12 2:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Healthy All Day

When striving to be healthy, a few everyday changes can make a world of difference to your body. Maybe you're just focused on a morning workout or staying away from the wrong activities before bed, but if you want to reboot your lifestyle for the long haul, you've got to commit to a healthy lifestyle all day long. Interested in what I mean? Read through these tips to help you keep your healthy Read more

Shawn Johnson Takes Us Inside Training Camp


Updated 04/16/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Shawn Johnson Trains at Camp For the 2012 Olympics

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow her journey and other Olympic hopefuls on espnW.com. Say "camp" to an ordinary kid and she'll probably tell you about bonfires and sing-alongs and arts and crafts. Say it to an elite gymnast, and Read more

5 Ways to Stay Healthy During a Super Bowl Party


Updated 01/30/12 6:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Healthy During a Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl parties, whether you're a football fan or not, are a great way to socialize with friends over food and drinks, but that doesn't mean you have to disregard any of your healthy eating goals this weekend. If you're going to a Super Bowl party on Sunday, read on for five ways to keep it healthy during all the fun. Bring a healthy side: You can't control how many of your friends will be Read more

How to Survive a Breakup Without Gaining Weight


Updated 10/27/11 1:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Avoiding Weight Gain After Breakup

If you're an emotional eater, a bad breakup can send you into an eating frenzy. To avoid gaining weight after ending it with your S.O., keep these essential tips in mind. Take up a sport to work out your anger feelings: Dodgeball and kickball are great for aggression; swimming and yoga can be perfect if you need time to reflect or mourn the end of your relationship; and, fast-paced cardio Read more

Lazy Boyfriend? How to Stay Healthy When He's Not


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How Do I Stay Healthy When My Boyfriend Isn't?

Being in love is a fun way to pass the time. Dates, kisses, and cuddles — who doesn't like that kind of stuff? But what if your boyfriend is more into Cheetos than crunches? Before picking up his habits, follow these tips so you'll stay healthy even when he's not. He's a Cuddle Monster There's absolutely nothing wrong with time spent under the covers, as long as you remember to come up for Read more

The 5 Germiest Spots For Travelers


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Germiest Spots on Airplanes, Hotels, Subways and More

Jet-setters, backpackers, hotel aficionados beware — your carefree travel from point A to point B may not be so innocent after all. There are germs lurking on the check-in counter at the airport, on the subway seat during your morning commute, and on the ice bucket in your hotel room. If you've watched the movie Contagion, you'll most likely already be on high germ alert. Here are are five Read more

Study: Too Much TV Could Shorten Your Life


Updated 08/17/11 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

TV Shortens Lifespans

Not only is TV one of the biggest killers of productivity, it could also be shortening your lifespan. According to a new study, every hour you spend watching TV decreases your lifespan by 22 minutes after the age of 25. Now, the boob tube may not actually be killing you faster, but researchers did find a correlation between lots of TV watching and shorter lifespans — for example, people who Read more

Get Your Partner to Exercise: No Nagging, Bribing, or Insulting Required


Updated 07/12/11 6:19 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

Ways to Get Your Significant Other to Exercise

Fitness may be a priority for you, but your husband, boyfriend, or partner might be another story. If you wish your better half would include more exercise in their day whether it's to relieve stress, drop a few pounds, or as a way to spend more time together, I'm sure you've discovered that nagging, bribing, or insulting them are surefire ways to get them to shun sweating it out. Plus, it won't Read more

6 Tips For Healthier TV Habits


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

How to Stay Active While Watching TV

I was surprised to read about the recent study that claims exercising isn't enough if you have major couch potato tendencies during the other hours of your day. I tend to think that if I take the time to hit the gym or participate in other athletic activities, I'm entitled to some couch time. But with this new food for thought, and Fall TV shows around the corner, I need to take a good look at Read more