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The cold weather and snowy landscape may not deter you from sticking to your Get Fit for 2011 resolutions, but it's important to take the right precautions to minimize the risk of getting sick. Battling an illness takes time and energy that could be spent doing other things, not to mention the possibility of it derailing your fitness goals. So, before you take to the outdoors this Winter, don't Read more
Did you make a new year's resolution to workout more? Well, if you are the type of exerciser who likes to be part of something larger (working out in a group), have some outside structure (like a coach and practice schedule) and specific end goals (competing in races) - you should definitely check out the US Masters Swimming program. Founded in 1970, USMS is "dedicated to the premise that the Read more
Depending on what kind of snowboarder you are, will determine whether or not it's a work out or just a day out. Maybe you're just learning and spending more time on your butt than on your feet. Maybe you've been out lots of times and you're practicing stopping and turning. Or maybe you've been snowboarding for practically your whole life and you're working on your tricks. Whatever level you're Read more
Reader FitFabCities has a tank top workout for you to do at home — all you need is a pair of weights! She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community. With Spring here and Summer around the corner, what could be better than a printable workout designed specifically to help you get tank top arms? I love this season's sleeveless tops and maxi dresses, but after a long Winter of sweaters and Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Luke Cyphers Dara Torres once wrote a book called Age Is Just a Number. Nowadays, though, the feel-good story of the 2008 Olympics admits to, well, feeling her age. Torres won two silver medals as a 41-year-old mother and swimmer in Beijing, but she harbors no illusions about repeating the feat four years later. "You Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Julia Savacool It's a good thing Jenn Sommermann discovered triathlons when she did. "I was turning 40 years old, and my friend and I were looking for a way to commemorate the occasion," Sommermann said. "We decided to train for a triathlon." Because Sommermann was on the East Coast and her friend was on the West, Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! With spring in full swing, we've already said goodbye to the winter blues. But as you enjoy the milder weather and longer days, keep in mind that Memorial Day weekend is merely a month away — meaning it's almost time for bikinis and short shorts! So, is one month enough time to score your best body yet? It sure is, Read more
Don't let the bitter cold, wind, and icy weather conditions stop you from going to the gym. Keep your extremities warm, dry, and cozy all Winter long with these fitness accessories that you can wear while exercising outdoors or quickly remove once you head inside the warm gym. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! The snow has finally melted, but are you ready to embrace your favorite short shorts? If a newfound muffin top is making you wary of ditching your cozy Winter layers, rest assured, there are plenty of ways to whittle away those extra pounds without hitting the gym seven days a week. "Muffin tops are a problem spot for Read more
Even with this mild Winter, we've still seen our fair share of snow in the mountains. And while Spring is just around the corner, late-season storms around the country have given us the gift of fresh powder. If you're planning a snowy mountain weekend anytime soon, here's a circuit workout that works your core, lower body, and balance — courtesy of Erick Northrup, a district fitness manager at Read more
