With the New York City Marathon happening this weekend, I’ve had running on the brain. Personally, I don’t know that I’ll ever compete in a marathon, but more and more of my friends are making a marathon one of their life goals. Two of my friends have given up smoking and are competing...

The dreaded afternoon slump is always a bummer. It can slow down productivity and leave you with little energy when the workday ends, which makes an evening session at the gym way less appealing. Celeb yoga instructor Mandy Ingber tells Shape that Shoulderstand is the perfect mat cure for a tired body:...

Would you like some coffee, tea, or perhaps a toothbrush? When the last crumb is in your mouth and the hot beverages have been sipped, consider heading to the bathroom for a quick brush of the pearly whites for a postmeal habit. Your teeth can benefit from the fresh toothpaste and bristles as you rub...

Caffeine in moderation can be a good thing, but caffeine mixed with alcohol is decidedly bad. It’s been in the news a lot recently thanks to the push to ban Four Loko , a caffeine-laced alcoholic beverage that has recently landed several students in the hospital. And, just this week a British...

FitSugar Community member kellelilly posted this inspirational video in our RunningSugar group. I first saw this video on Kara Goucher’s blog . And it goes to show you that inspiration comes in many different packages. This guy, Ben, is truly an inspiration, not just because he lost some weight....

Wynonna Judd has a new lease on life these days. After dropping 55 pounds and five dress sizes, the country music singer tells People that she feels “more alive.” For Wynonna, finding the motivation to commit to a healthier lifestyle came in the form of two life-threatening health scares....

When A-list stars like Jennifer Lopez and Victoria Beckham need amazing hair, they turn to one of Hollywood’s hottest hairstylists: Ken Paves. And now, you could win a hair makeover with Ken himself! We’re sending one lucky reader on an all-expenses-paid getaway to Los Angeles to receive...

Marathon season may be winding down – the results are in for the Marine Corps Marathon , and NYC hosts its annual marathon next weekend – but many race participants hearts are just beginning to heal. New research has found that distance running takes a toll on the heart. Although the damage...

I’m all juiced up and feeling pretty good about it. From tasty smoothies to simple orange juice, I rely on the vitamin-rich liquids to keep my energy up and my immune system ticking. And sometimes they even replace an entire meal. When that happens, I have to make sure I know which juices to turn...

Check out FitSugar editor Susi May ‘s gym bag - colorful and inspiring, right? She shared it with us in the Get Fit For 2010 community group. Heading out to the gym for some cardio and strength training, but I thought I would take a few moments to show you what’s in my Core 360 bag: Nike...