Category: Exercise

Trying to lose weight? Then eat a hearty breakfast.
New research has found that over several months, obese women who ate half their daily calories first thing fared better with long term weight loss than those eating a much smaller amount. They also found that having a small breakfast could actually boost food cravings. How […]

Even if you have the best intentions of waking up at 6 a.m. and going for a run, sometimes it just doesn’t happen. You end up cheating on running to snuggle with your spouse, your kitty cat or your kids (maybe even all of the above).

These days when you choose to snuggle or just to […]

If you tend to overeat because you’re stressed, overworked, or depressed, instead of turning towards food to cope with your problems or fears, get to the root of your feelings. Satiating your soul with food is only a temporary fix, and after you binge on comforting foods, those emotions will still be with you. So […]

You’re asking and I’m answering . . .
Dear Fit,
After I run in hot weather, my face turns so bright red. I stay hydrated, and I do feel hot, but not overheated. The friends I run with get slightly flushed, but not as scarlet red as me. Is this OK, or is this a sign that […]

When you work out, I’m sure you’re on your feet most of the time whether you’re running, walking, hiking, biking, or using a machine. Without your sneaks, your feet wouldn’t be able to work your body as hard as they do, so take this quiz to see if you know about these important tips.
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DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions.
Hey DrSugar,
What’s the truth behind “sweating out a cold”? Sometimes when I am sick, people suggest that I go for a run or something to sweat it out, but it seems like my body is a little weak and that’s the last thing I should be […]

When teaching Pilates, I am always telling clients to keep their shoulders away from their ears. Raised shoulders is a sign of serious tension in the neck and upper back and over time it will create pain. Not only that but it wastes energy and can make surrounding areas not function correctly. Pilates clients aren’t […]

Doing deep stretching before a run isn’t a great idea because you’re not totally warmed up and could end up tearing a muscle. In lieu of this I like to do a little light stretching, just to wake up my muscles before a long workout.

Here’s a gentle stretch to try that I’m sure you’ve done […]

So you’ve never tried a headstand in your life or you can’t balance whatsoever. That’s OK. This exercise is all about working your shoulders and upper back and doesn’t have much to do with balance. You can do it against a wall so you don’t have to worry about falling over, and you can focus […]

While reading a recent issue of Allure magazine I found myself confronted with the fact that when it all comes down to it, all women are plagued with insecurities, even if you’re Ali Larter. Here are highlights:
“I’m an indulger, but then I have to be good,” the actress says. “I’m also going to get my […]