Get Your Butt in Gear: NiteSweatz Workout Thong


Updated 02/16/10 6:40 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Get Your Butt in Gear: NiteSweatz Workout Thong

I grew up hearing that thongs are not good for, ahem, down there. I don't really want to get into details but it has something to do with a lethal combo of yeast, and moisture. This meant sleeping and working out in a thong were a big no-no. NiteSweatz ($16.00) thong is for anyone who has feared the thong while working out. The silky blend of fabrics coupled with moisture wicking and Read more

Readers Vote Bikini and Thong as Their Go-To Workout Underwear


Updated 02/26/11 11:17 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Best Underwear For Workouts

What cha got on under there? The choice of loose vs. formfitting workout clothes is a matter of personal style and preference, but even more personal is the question of what to wear under your workout wear. We asked FitSugar readers to help us solve the debate about the best underwear for every workout by weighing in on their favorite pair or style. The results varied by workout, but, in Read more

Zobha Yoga Panties Have You Covered


Updated 11/21/11 4:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of Zobha Yoga Panties

When it comes to working out, I sometimes suffer from the panty conundrum: basically to wear or not to wear undies under my leggings or shorts. I have learned that this answer varies from workout to workout. The authors of Run Like a Mother ask: why wear nonwicking cotton drawers under your running shorts with a wicking liner? But for yoga, Pilates, and strength training it's another story where Read more

Embarrassing Yoga Moments: Don't Let Them Happen to You


Updated 08/18/11 9:22 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Embarrassing Yoga Class Moments and How to Prevent Them

Yoga class is supposed to be all serene and spiritual, but it's hard to feel enlightened when you break the silence by loudly breaking wind. We're all adults, so we shouldn't feel embarrassed, but it's hard to bounce back into bliss after such an awkward distraction. Plenty can happen during a yoga class to make you want to crawl under your mat and hide, and although you can't prevent everything, Read more

Underwear and Exercise: Health Risks If You Wear or Go Bare


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Health Risks Concerning Underwear and Exercise

While halfway through my morning workout I said to my running buddy, "Dang, I shouldn't have worn this underwear!" She was surprised I was wearing any at all. That got me thinking — is it healthier to wear panties while exercising, or is going commando better for your lady business? If you do wear undies, are certain materials or styles healthier? The combination of heat, sweat, and friction in Read more