Weight Belt: Motivating or Scary?


Updated 01/24/08 1:54 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 39 comments

Weight Belt For Weight Loss

So I came across this new "Ceinture de surveillance" or weight monitoring belt that is made like a measuring tape you wear around your waist so you (and everyone else) can know where you're at, inches wise, each and every time you wear it. This belt will never ever be gracing my belt loops, but someone must have seen a need in the market to produce it in the first place. So, is this belt a tool Read more

From the Fit Community: The Best Cardio Machine For Your Body


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Which Cardio Machine Is Best?

Which cardio machine is right for you? FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV asks an expert for the answers. She shared what she found in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. The stair master, the stationary bike, and the elliptical — we all have our favorite cardio machine at the gym, but which one is the best one for your body? We asked Dr. Yoav Suprun, DPT, a McKenzie physical therapist at Canyon Read more

5 Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Run


Updated 05/03/12 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Outdoor Running

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! The weather is getting nice and you may have been bitten by the "run bug." To make the transition from indoor runs to the great outdoors seamless and safe, I compiled a list of my top five tricks to get the most out of your outdoor run. Whether you Read more

16 Questions You Should Never Ask on a First Date


Updated 04/11/12 9:44 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Topics to Avoid on a First Date

First dates are awkward enough as-is — much less when you ask personal, inappropriate questions. There's a fine line between getting to know someone and digging a little too deep, so try to think before you speak. Don't want to make him uncomfortable? Steer clear of these questions to make date number two more likely: Is Google right about you? A quick pre-date Google search is totally normal, Read more

How to Deal With Spring Running and Shin Splints


Updated 04/09/12 7:04 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Running and Shin Splints

When Spring weather hits, many runners can't wait to wave goodbye to the treadmill and head to the open road. All that fresh air and gorgeous scenery gives the sense of freedom, but it can also cause a painful sensation in the front of the lower legs. Shin splints are a common ailment for runners switching from the treadmill to the road, and if a runner doesn't take certain precautions, that pain Read more

Avoid Common Trail Running Dangers With These Tips


Updated 03/16/12 2:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Trail Running Dangers and How to Avoid Them

Running on trails can offer a much better workout than the gym treadmill. You'll burn more calories propelling your own body weight forward rather than relying on the treadmill belt. All those natural hills tone your legs, build endurance, and can make you a faster runner. Plus, the gorgeous scenery and dodging all the puddles and fallen limbs make running more exciting, which might inspire you Read more

Jillian Michaels's Secrets to the Strongest You . . . Ever


Updated 02/24/12 10:16 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Jillian Michaels on Sleep and Sex and How She's Like Larry David

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. The top trainer and life guru reveals the one question that'll get you to your goal — plus the single best workout to keep you feeling great for life. By Alison Prato Jillian Michaels catapulted to fame as the punishing trainer who got results on The Biggest Loser and Losing It With Jillian. But the Read more

Tighten Up! Engage Your Core to Alleviate a Nagging Back Injury


Updated 02/16/12 8:09 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Alleviate Chronic Back Pain

One moment of overextending yourself can lead to years of physical therapy and doctors visits to help keep your sports-related back pain at bay. Trainers and physical therapists constantly remind us to keep the abs engaged when completing any exercise, but to really strengthen your entire trunk, you must work it beyond the gym. Since most of us sit at a desk most hours of our waking day, our Read more

5 Celebs Who Gained Weight For a Role — and Looked Amazing!


Updated 01/26/12 5:53 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Actresses Who Gained Weight For Movies

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Michelle Williams is earning raves (and tons of Oscar buzz) for her performance as Marilyn Monroe in the upcoming film My Week with Marilyn. And talk about dedication to your craft: Since the tiny actress doesn't quite have Marilyn's legendary curves naturally, she packed on a few pounds for the role. "I wasn't Read more

5 At-Home Fitness Tips From the American Idol Trainer, Marco Reed


Updated 06/01/11 7:32 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 At-Home Fitness Tips From the American Idol Trainer, Marco Reed

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you've seen the new svelte Jennifer Hudson (that's "J-Hud" to you) in Weight Watchers commercials, you know that the transformation from "hopeful" to "diva" can be a big change. And not just from a physical standpoint. That's why — whether readying clients for class reunions, weddings, new jobs, new chapters, or Read more