Fit Tip: Buy Larger Workout Shoes to Keep Warm in the Winter


Updated 12/10/10 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Buy Bigger Running Shoes to Keep Warm in the Winter

Since blood flows to the body's core when it's cold outside, it's important to keep your feet, head, and hands warm whenever you're outside in the gold. To keep feet warm during Winter workouts, nothing beats a thick pair of wool socks. (Wool also has great wicking properties.) The problem is, whenever I wear them, my feet end up feeling squished inside my cross-trainers. Buying shoes a half Read more

Are Expensive Sneaks Worth It?


Updated 11/16/07 10:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Are Expensive Sneaks Worth It?

Picking out sneakers can be really confusing, since there are so many different kinds and they vary in price so much. Performance-wise, are expensive sneakers any better than cheaper ones? A team of Scottish scientists used high tech-methods to find out. They found no difference in comfort or shock absorbency between $80 pairs and ones that were more than $150. The bottom line? Paying more moolah Read more

How to Manage Sweat During Your Workout


Updated 05/20/12 3:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Combat Sweat During a Workout

I love a workout that makes me sweat — it means I'm helping my heart stay healthy and burning calories at the same time. But a sweaty workout does have its downside. Here's how to manage your sweat while you work out. Save your pores: You know to towel off after a particularly grueling workout, but it's also important to have a clean face before you start your workout; sweating through dirt Read more

3 Ways Walkers Can Benefit From Going Barefoot


Updated 05/10/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Benefits of Barefoot Walking

If you're into running, there's no doubt you've heard the buzz about barefoot running. It's become trendy for a reason: running barefoot can help you have better form and technique, preventing injury and pain. Runners aren't the only ones who can benefit from ditching their footwear. If walking is your exercise of choice, here are some reasons you'll want to try going barefoot. Active and 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

Fresh New Balance Fitness Tips


Updated 05/02/12 6:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fresh New Balance Fitness Tips

Nothing can take a workout from zero to 60 quite like the best (and cutest) exercise gear, starting with your feet. Lucky for us workout wild ones, New Balance knows how to keep your exercise fresh. How? With the new Superlight Superfresh walking shoes. Revolutionary REVlite for lightweight cushioning is as supportive as it is sassy, offering your tootsies full ground contact and supporting your Read more

Dispel These Common Complaints and Start a Love Affair With Running


Updated 05/07/12 12:18 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Common Running Complaints

You want to love running, you do, but every time you head out for a run, you end up hating it even more. Check out some of the most common complaints below, and find out how you can turn your relationship with running around for the better. "My Knee, My Back, My Feet — Everything Hurts" Pounding the pavement is not easy on the body, and one reason for aches and pains is poor running form. Read more

Fresh New Workout Style


Updated 05/01/12 3:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fresh New Workout Style

It's no secret that workout routines can get a little mundane . . . Especially if your exercise gear doesn't get you excited anymore. Luckily, New Balance knows how important it is to bring a breath of fresh air to your sweat sessions, starting with your feet! With the new Superlight Superfresh walking shoe, you'll breathe new life into each step. How? New Balance starts with comfort — your Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

5 Fitness Myths That Mess With Results


Updated 04/30/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fitness Mistakes That Prevent Weight Loss

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Jenna Bergen, Prevention With so many people offering advice on weight loss, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. All too often I’ve overheard a hardworking gym-goer sharing a well-meaning but ill-informed tip with another exerciser. And I’m not the only one who’s heard fitness folklore being Read more