Dear Fit, I have an embarrassing problem that I really need to address. My smelly feet. Not just your regular stinky, sweaty smell after a workout — my tootsies seem to reek all the time. It was the kind of problem I thought only I knew about, but the other day at work, it was rather warm and I slipped my feet out of my flats. My co-worker got a whiff, covered her nose and said, "What's that Read more

Smelly shoes are no use to anybody. Some fabrics, like synthetic vinyl, absorb stenches more than others, especially when you go sock-less. Bottom line: Stinky shoes are a problem that must be taken care of, pronto. No one wants to be associated with stank. I was recently watching Jeopardy, and of all things, one of the questions was about a plant that gets rid of bad smells. I took note. To Read more

In weird news: wash up because mosquitoes like stinky feet — Blisstree Take it back to the schoolyard with this 15-minute jump rope workout — Real Simple The six things your trainer wishes you didn't do — Spark People Five workout myths that are doing more harm than help — Prevention Skip the freezer aisle and make this recipe for veggie burgers — Oh She Glows Heidi Klum takes it to Read more

Germaphobes and fashionistas take note — Blake Brody In-Studio Footwear may be your new favorite fitness accessory. The Blake Brody eco-friendly footwear line looks like a collection of fashion ballet flats, but are so flexible — you can roll them up if you need to! — they won't inhibit the foot's natural range of motion. While it may seem counterintuitive to wear shoes for a studio Read more