Two Winter Running Essentials


Updated 02/12/10 1:25 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Winter Running Gear

If a little cold, snow, and ice won't keep you from running outside, then I'm with you. Nothing beats Winter running, because it feels so good to breathe in the cool, crisp air. Plus you hardly ever have to worry about overheating, like you do in the Summer. You do need to outfit yourself with some quality gear in order to stay warm and dry. Here are two essentials I don't head outside for a run Read more

Fit Find Winter Running Gear Follow Up


Updated 12/21/06 9:08 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

On Friday, I asked you all to come Fit Finding with me for some Winter Running Gear. I started you off with some super cool ice running shoes and asked you to find some socks, gloves or mittens, base layers and a cute hat. Here's what scratch5 came up with. View 5 Photos › hat gloves base layer ttop base layer bottom socks I love the orange hat and mock turtle neck, but then again it is Read more

Long-Sleeve Layers For 40-Degree Runs


Updated 12/28/11 11:56 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Long-Sleeve Shirts For Running in Cooler Temperatures

If you're heading outside for an early morning run, it's pretty nippy out there! A tank top and shorts just won't cut it anymore, but it's not quite cold enough for Winter running gear. Here are some of my favorite long-sleeve shirts to wear on chilly runs, listed in order of lightest to heaviest to help you find a layer that's perfect for your weather. If you get really cold, pair these layers Read more

Gear Review: Incase iPhone Armband and In-Ear Headphones


Updated 02/21/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Incase iPhone Armband and Earbuds Review

If you have an iPhone 4S and need an armband, you can always make your own, or you can check out the Incase Sports Armband Deluxe ($45). Stylish and sleek, the Incase iPhone 4S armband offers everything you'd want in a fitness accessory: it's easy to use, comfortable, durable, and Iightweight. It also pairs perfectly with the Incase Capsule headphones ($50). My favorite feature is that the Read more

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


Updated 02/06/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Being a Sports Fan Is Good For Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more

Wardrobe Refresh: 5 Winter Looks to Kick-Start Your Nine to Five


Updated 03/07/12 7:09 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

What to Wear to Work in Winter 2012

Winter may wreak havoc on your commute, but to keep it from sabotaging another aspect of your work life, we're stepping in. To save you from the seasonal doldrums or the feeling of having nothing to wear when the snow and ice strike, we're getting creative with our nine to five wardrobe routine. Think faux fur layers and shearling-lined booties to winterize your office gear — just remember Read more

Bundle Lil Ones Up With Character Laplander Hats Like James Wilkie Broderick


Updated 01/10/12 7:26 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Picture of Sarah Jessica Parker and James Wilkie Broderick in Hats

Warding off Winter's chill has never been this cute! With temps dropping and many mamas pulling out the cold weather gear for the first time all season, it's always fun to see how tots bundle up. While doing the school run earlier this week, Sarah Jessica Parker was spotted covering up James Wilkie's ears with a Cartoon Network Adventure Time w/Finn & Jake Laplander Ski Winter Beanie Hat Cap. Read more

Cross-Country Skiing Tips For Newbies


Updated 12/24/11 10:55 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Beginner Cross-Country Skiing Tips

Downhill skiing is a blast, but if you're not in the mood to race against frigid winds or deal with crazy crowded lift lines, try cross-country skiing this Winter. It may not be speedy, but cross-country skiing will tone your upper and lower body, give you a great cardio workout, and burn almost 500 calories in one hour! Like snowshoeing, cross-country is more social than downhill skiing since Read more

Not Feeling It? How to Motivate Yourself For a Winter Run


Updated 12/21/11 11:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Motivate For a Winter Run

It's 20 degrees, the sky is dull and gray, and you're shivering inside just thinking about gearing up for an outdoor run. No wonder you're having a hard time motivating yourself. When a chilly Winter's day is the hurdle keeping you from going running, here are some ways to inspire a cold-weather workout. Warm up your clothes: Pop your sports bra, shirts, pants, and even your socks in the dryer Read more