Although snow may not be falling in your neck of the woods just yet, it’s never too early to start thinking about all the people in your life who love playing in that fluffy white stuff. If you have a friend or family member who’s big into... 

I heart my iPhone because there are so many awesome apps to inspire healthy living, from iTreadmill to Slim Down Shopping List . Here’s a new app from Yoga Journal called iPractice. It contains 15 yoga sequences all in the palm of your hand. The... 

Much has been made of late about exercise and its relation to weight loss. There was the Time cover story The Myth About Weight Loss and a recent article on the topic in the New York Times , which recommended working out in the fat burning zone . You... 

Looking to loosen up inflexible hips and hamstrings? Here’s a yoga pose that’s a popular stretch among runners because it’ll target the oh-so-tight backs of the legs. Sanskrit Name: Janu Sirsasana A English Translation: Head to Knee... 

Though some of us like to do intense workouts on the weekends , for many people, Saturday and Sunday are a time for relaxing and getting out of your fitness routine. It’s important to start off Monday on the right foot, so you’re on the right... 

Jennsteria wants to know what time of day you choose to train, and posted this poll to our RunningSugar community group: I used to be a hardcore 5am up and at ‘em runner. It was most convenient for my work schedule at the time and when my training... 

The media hasn’t been kind to Jessica Simpson or her curvier physique, which repeatedly made headlines throughout the year. Still, she’s hardly throwing in the towel. Even while a nationwide Sunday NFL spoof , jokingly compared Jessica’s... 

The cool temps of Fall mean yard work for me. How about you? There are piles of fallen leaves to rake, and I also like to plant colorful flowers to brighten up the upcoming rainy Winter. I’m sure many of you are knee-deep in yard work as well,... 

Winter rain and snow means it is indoor cycling season: I’m talking about spinning. Equinox has filled its Cycling Studio with new spin bikes by Schwinn. The bikes are pretty dang sweet. I rode one during 45 minutes of Sports Cycling, and the ride... 

Signing up for a gym membership is one way to help you get in shape. The hardest part, though, is motivating yourself to actually go. So tell me . . . Do You Use Your Gym Membership? Yes, and I’m getting my money’s worth. I use it, but not...