Get on Track: BodyMinder Workout & Exercise Journal


Updated 03/08/07 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Get on Track: BodyMinder Workout & Exercise Journal

Time and time again I've stressed to you all how great keeping a food diary is for watching (and tracking) what you eat on a day to day basis. So why not keep an exercise journal too? The BodyMinder Workout & Exercise Journal ($10.17) is a compact and portable notebook/diary for keeping track of all your exercise experiences. I love it because it is organized and convenient (both of which Read more

Lil Links: 5 Things to Know Before Swim Season Begins


Updated 05/16/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pool Safety For Kids

Five dangerous myths about kids and swimming — BabyCenter Blog Breastfeeding isn't porn; it's food! — HuffPost Parents A photo journal of what life with kids really looks like — The Stir Katherine Heigl names her daughter Adalaide — Celebrity Baby Scoop Zutano launches a collaboration with Target — Momtastic Jennifer Connelly says her kids never fight! — Celebrity Baby Blog A Read more

The Final Say in the Light Weights vs. Heavy Weights Debate


Updated 05/10/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is It Better to Lift Heavy Weights or Light Weights?

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. You've always heard that when it comes to building muscle mass, heavy weights are preferred over lighter weights. But a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology has found that isn't always the case. In fact, you can build just as much muscle by lifting lighter weights. If you do it right... 10 Health and Read more

Long Commutes Are Detrimental to Your Health, Study Says


Updated 05/11/12 8:03 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Long Commutes Cause Obesity and High Blood Pressure

Working a nine-to-fiver is mandatory for most people, and unfortunately, a long commute often comes with the territory. According to a study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, those who travel 16 or more miles each way weigh more and have higher blood pressures than those with less than 10-mile commutes. Of the almost 4,300 residents from Dallas and Austin involved Read more

One Month Till Memorial Day Weekend! How to Get Bikini-Ready Now


Updated 05/02/12 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Diet and Exercise Plan For Summer

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

Healthy Dose Link Time: SYTYCD's Cat Deeley Shares Her Ab-mazing 5-Minute Workout


Updated 04/18/12 12:09 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

So You Think You Can Dance Cat Deeley's Ab Workout

SYTYCD host Cat Deeley demos the supereffective TransCormation 5-minute workout — Self April is Eco Month: How green is your yoga studio? — Yoga Journal Find out how bikini stunner Brooklyn Decker gets in shape for Summer — Shape Nutrient-rich lunches that all fall under 400 calories — Fitness Giada De Laurentiis shares her slim-down secrets for eating pasta — Health Kill 20 minutes Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Dole Salad Recalled Due to Salmonella


Updated 04/16/12 12:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dole Salad Salmonella Recall

Bags of Dole salad mix recalled due to potential salmonella risk — Blisstree Rev up your metabolism and drop pounds with these foods — Prevention Which is better: many reps with light weights or fewer reps with heavy weights? — Shape Use those fresh Spring veggies to make this minestrone soup — Vegetarian Times Weight-loss tips from a true party girl — Fitness What's better than Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Dance Yourself Fit With Cheryl Burke


Updated 03/26/12 12:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cheryl Burke Leg Toning Dance Moves

DWTS's Cheryl Burke shares her leg toning dance moves — Self Get your yoga on and conquer any arm balance pose — Yoga Journal All-natural ways to beat your Spring cold — Prevention Spring into the season with healthy pastas loaded with veggies — Blisstree The best cardio machines you've never seen — Shape Load your maki with garden fresh veggies and roll it up — Vegetarian Read more

Could My Post-workout Snack Be Making Me Fat?


Updated 03/25/12 7:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Is It Bad to Eat After I Work Out?

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to nutritional consultant Mike Roussell, PhD, for some help! Q: Could my post-workout snack be making me fat? I've read that chocolate milk is a great post-workout drink, but is that still true if I just took a beginning Zumba class (or did a similar low-intensity workout)? 20 Foods That Can Ruin Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: 9 Reasons to Skip the Gym


Updated 03/19/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

9 Good Reasons to Skip the Gym

Nine good reasons to skip your workout — Shape Hungry before dinner? Healthy snacks that won't ruin your appetite — Real Simple Is Adele working to drop weight or get healthier? — Blisstree Don't expect local honey to stave off your allergy sneezes — HuffPost Healthy Living After losing weight, Rihanna wants her backside back — Fit Celeb Pack your lunchtime salad with protein to feel Read more