Gear to Keep Your Water Cold When Exercising in the Heat


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Insulated Water Bottles and Other Gear to Keep Water Cold

Thermos sponsored a recent study with leading fitness researchers and discovered that cold hydration increases performance when exercising. Sipping down cold water (40° F) has been shown to keep a person's core temperature down, and drinking enough water will help you exercise longer and harder. I'll drink to that! Depending on the length of your workout, whether it's a 30-minute run or a 6-hour Read more

Quick-Drying Performance Wear That Looks Stylish on the Street


Updated 06/16/11 10:39 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Workout Clothes That Can Double as Everyday Wear

Summer's all about easy livin', and that includes a no-fuss wardrobe that can beat the heat. If the searing season has you wanting to stay in your comfy workout clothes, luckily, there's no shortage of cute performance clothing that can do double duty as your everyday wardrobe. Check out these picks, for example; they're stylish, Read more

OnSugar Blogger Girl Meet Fit's Cycling Look


Updated 06/16/11 9:23 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What to Wear When Cycling

If you're looking for a new cycling look to sport this Summer, the OnSugar blog Girl Meets Fit has you covered. Keep reading to shop her fun, hip look! Snake from top left: Oakley Commit Sq sunglasses ($150), Nike Air Pegasus+ 27 running shoe ($70), Timex Road Trainer heart monitor ($110), "Reduce Reuse Bicycle" Sigg bottle ($28), Adidas by Stella McCartney cycle padded short ($81), Adidas cycle Read more

Sweatpants Update: From Frumpy to Fab!


Updated 05/31/11 6:43 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Stylish Flattering Sweatpants

As much as I've tried to purge my closet of baggy, unflattering sweatpants, I can't seem to find it in me to say goodbye to these cozy pants — when it comes to comfort, they really are incomparable to anything else I own! It's been awhile since I've shopped for sweatpants, but after some online perusing, I was happy to see that Read more

Stylish and Sporty One-Piece Swimsuits For Summer


Updated 05/27/11 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Stylish and Sporty One-Piece Bathing Suits

With Summer almost upon us, are any of you tempted to hit the pool to revive your breaststroke, front crawl, or butterfly kick? It's been awhile, a long while, since I've done laps of any sorts. And with my hideous collection of eight-year-old one-piece bathing suits, who can blame me? One-piece swimsuits used to be so blah, so Read more

Gadgets, Gizmos, and Apparel to Keep You Safe on Your Bike


Updated 07/19/11 12:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bike Safety Gear

With the hefty price of gas these days, National Bike to Work Week couldn't have come at a better time. Biking to work is not only good for the environment because it helps to reduce greenhouse emissions, but you're also raising awareness about the presence of cyclists on the streets. When biking, make sure to exercise caution and use common sense to ensure your safety on the roads. Here are some Read more

Are Toning Shoes For You?


Updated 05/10/11 7:02 AM · Posted by · 18 comments

The Latest Selection of Toning Shoes

It all started with MBT, then Sketchers introduced the Shape-ups, and after that, I feel like I lost count of all the toning shoes being introduced to the fitness world. When the American Council on Exercise (ACE) investigated the fitness claims associated with these types of shoes, they found that "none of the toning shoes showed Read more

Fashionable Feet-Friendly Flip-Flops For Summer


Updated 05/18/11 9:00 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Flip-Flops That Support Feet

Once the weather warms up, it's out with the boots and in with the sandals. And when I say sandals, I mean flip-flops — in every style, color, and brand — I practically live in them 24/7! Granted, flip-flops may not be the best shoes for your feet, always choose a pair with more support. Here are some that provide some additional Read more