If you’re a weekend warrior or prone to injury, you might find these explanatory slings handy. Having lived through a couple of different shoulder injuries, which both required sling time, explaining my situation became old, and fast. Unfortunately, these supports weren’t around when I was...

Whether you’re running, biking, or swimming as your form of cardio, you want to get the most out of your workouts. When some people are training, they incorporate negative splits into their routines. It involves moving faster in the second half of your workout than you did for your first half....

I love a good hamstring or hip stretch , but for some reason, stretching my sides feels so amazing. That’s probably because I rarely stretch this area, so here’s an easy way to target the sides of your torso. For more detailed instructions read more. Stand with your feet hip distance apart,...

Here are five simple things to include in your workout, to make it both safe and effective: Warm-up: Among other things a warm-up leads to efficient calorie burning, injury prevention, and prepares the body for the workout. This is true for both cardio workouts and strength training session. Cardio:...

Diabetes doesn’t recognize international boarders, it just plows on through. Although much has been made of the rampant rise of type 2 diabetes here in the US, it is a growing problem in Asia as well. A study in the Journal of American Medicine Association highlights how in Asia the age range...

This is one sister act that would be tough to follow. With more than 320 triathlons under her belt – 40 of which were Ironman-class events – 78-year-old Sister Madonna Buder is truly something special. This 5’7″, 115-pound energizer nun told ABC News , “Well, you know,...

I rarely take off my wedding rings, so when I go for a swim, they come along for the ride. Other than my rings, I don’t wear much jewelry when working out. I know some women fear losing their jewelry at the gym, while others like a little bling to feel more feminine while exercising. Where do...

Hi Fit, My grandmother spent much of Memorial weekend warning me about hidden health dangers, while ironically serving me cookie after cookie. Gram’s main rant was against sunscreen containing oxybenzone. She said it was unsafe, but couldn’t remember why. Can you tell me why I should avoid...

The bladder inflammation (cystitis) is an inflammation of the so-called urinary tract, which includes the bladder. It will in most cases triggered by bacteria. Untreated cystitis can lead to the triggering and spreading germs to the kidneys spill over. In women, an inflammation of the bladder more frequently...

I’d much rather obtain my daily vitamins and minerals from the food I eat rather than popping supplements, but it’s tough to know which foods offer the best sources of each nutrient. So take this little quiz if you’re curious about how to fulfill your recommended daily intake of some...

When I asked what fitness equipment intimidates you at the gym , many of you said “the weight machines.” One reason is that big, strong, sweaty guys hang out there, and as FitSugar reader AZDaisy put it, it’s “Man Land.” I can relate to what laellavita said – “I...