From proper studio etiquette to what to bring, heading to your first yoga class can be downright intimidating. It doesn’t have to be – yoga is, after all, about achieving balance. Here are my essentials for a great yoga class: a quality mat, breathable clothing (form fitting or flowy –...

I love that feeling after a good run – the increased endorphins, the stretched legs, and the circulating oxygen. But with all the things to think about to keep my running form correct , I sometimes forget that I’m tensing my face. I’m sure I look like a sight; I’ve probably been...

I heart Naya Rivera – aka Santana from the Cheerios! – for playing one of my favorite characters on Glee . The back-and-forth she and Brittany (Heather Morris) share is hilarious and is usually the source for the best one-liners of the show. But Naya’s not all snark. Since she spends...

When it comes to medical opinions, it’s sometimes wise to get a second one, which is what I am asking of you, oh wise FitSugar readers. A fan of Dr. Oz , I watched his show the other day where he mapped out a 28-day plan to rid one of his audience members of her 12-sodas-a-day drinking habit....

DrSugar is in the house! And she’s answering your health related questions. Dear DrSugar, I am trying to lose weight by dieting and know I should eat fewer calories than I am burning daily. I am wondering how big the calorie deficit should be to still be safe. I am trying to exercise (using the...

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! We used to assume that fat was fat. Now, most of us know that while some fats are terribly bad for us, others are actually quite healthy! That’s great news, but here’s our question: If most of our fat is coming from...

FitSugar readers are here to pump you up. When I asked all of you to list your favorite adrenaline pumping songs , we got quite a response. The Black Eyed Peas, Green Day, and Britney Spears were the most popular suggestions, but we got some lesser known tunes, too. A well-rounded playlist, any of the...

While some people are complaining that the weather is getting colder, I’m loving Fall. Actually, I love it when there’s any seasonal change; the contents of  my CSA box start changing, meaning I get to try new recipes in the kitchen. To inspire me to get cooking with Fall ingredients, I’ve...

This Fall’s military trend shows no sign of stopping , so take your fashion sense to the gym with these army-green and on-trend accessories. They may inspire you to get your boot-camp motivation on! Click on any image below to find out more. Clockwise from top left: Athleta Bra Cup Racerback Empire...

FitSugar reader Onehungrymess posted this poll about counting calories in our Healthy Eating Community group . If you’ve got a question that needs answering, start posting in the FitSugar Community . Your post might end up on our homepage! Calorie counting. It seems as though people love it or...

Researchers have long maintained that consumers making purchases with actual cold, hard cash spend less money and make wiser purchasing decisions than those who pay with plastic. Parting with your actual, physical hard-earned money creates something called “pain of payment,” which decreases...