V-Day Ecards For Last-Minute Lovers


Updated 02/11/11 2:09 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Valentine's Day Ecards

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but if you haven't gotten around to mailing a paper love note yet, fret not. There are plenty of fab online cards to choose from. I'm positively swooning over Kate Spade's B Mine ecards, which include a whimsical selection of artist-designed static and animated cards ranging from sweet and pretty to funny and quirky. See some of my fave picks above, Read more

Simply Fab: Origami Greeting Card


Updated 07/16/10 2:09 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 29 comments

Simply Fab: Origami Greeting Card

How cool is this: a greeting card that not only does the normal job of carrying a message, but also pops up and doubles as an origami ornament! The Winter Card, $9.90, was inspired by the Chinese "Magic Flower" paper toy, and comes in lots of different bright colors and patterns. It's perfect for a unique way to tell your best friend happy birthday, your mom thank you, or just to write a quick Read more

Simply Fab: Bald Guy Greetings V-Day Card


Updated 01/15/08 3:29 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 11 comments

Simply Fab: Bald Guy Greetings V-Day Card

I came across this simply fab Valentine's Day card recently. While the most romantic holiday of all is still a month away, it's always best to be prepared. This card has everything a card should have: a great visual, a great message and a great joke. Created by Bald Guy Greetings this card is $3. Xoxo Read more

Merci! Gracias! Danke Schön!


Updated 01/06/07 7:40 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 11 comments

Merci! Gracias! Danke Schön!

Writing thank you cards is one of those gracious things I think a lot of people wish they were better about. I'm sure you all received some fab, and maybe not-so-fab, gifts over the holidays and whichever category the gift falls in, it is sometimes extra polite to follow-up with a 'thank you.' While we're on the subject, a couple of etiquette tips: When in doubt, put it in writing. Here are the Read more

From the Fit Community: The Best Cardio Machine For Your Body


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Which Cardio Machine Is Best?

Which cardio machine is right for you? FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV asks an expert for the answers. She shared what she found in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. The stair master, the stationary bike, and the elliptical — we all have our favorite cardio machine at the gym, but which one is the best one for your body? We asked Dr. Yoav Suprun, DPT, a McKenzie physical therapist at Canyon Read more

Is Doing Cardio Before Strength Training Bad?


Updated 05/03/12 1:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is Doing Cardio Before Weights Bad For Your Muscles?

Many of you say that you go to the gym twice in a day, but does the order of your workout matter? New studies, according to The New York Times, may answer the age-old debate held by many hardcore fitness fanatics — whether or not doing cardio before or after your strength training routine is bad for your muscle development. Many athletes and serious exercisers try to avoid doing both in the Read more

Treadmill vs. Stationary Bike


Updated 02/18/12 1:03 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 42 comments

Calories Burned on Treadmill vs. Stationary Bike

When it comes to working out some people love the treadmill and others are all about using a stationary bike. Is one better at burning more calories though? Take this quiz to find out. *All calculations are based on a 130-pound woman. Take the Quiz Read more

5 Ways to Make Fitness More Eco-Friendly


Updated 04/19/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco-Friendly Health and Fitness Tips

With Earth Day a few days away, there's never been a better time to think about ways to green your fitness. Here are ways to tweak your daily habits just a little bit to do your part to reduce, recycle, and reuse. Exercise outdoors: Skip the treadmill, stair climber, or stationary bike and go outside. You'll save money, reduce your consumption of energy and materials, and cut back on Read more

10 Boredom Busters For Indoor Workouts


Updated 03/22/12 3:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Avoid Being Bored at the Gym

If you tend to feel bored at the gym and spend more time watching the clock, these easy tricks are sure to boost your motivation. Whether you're just beginning a bikini-ready plan for the Summer or consider yourself a seasoned gym rat, here are 11 simple ways to fire up your indoor workouts: Vary your machines: If the treadmill is your best (and only) friend, it's time to switch things up. Try Read more

The Right Way to Fit Your Bike and Start Cycling


Updated 03/14/12 3:39 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Fit a Bike For Indoor Cardio Cycling

Indoor cycling is all the rage these days, but we know that setting up a stationary bike can be intimidating. Since the proper fit makes the workout so much better — and prevents injury — we tapped endurance rider Audry Adler to give us the skinny on adjusting a bike. Watch and learn! Then head to cardio cycling early to set up your bike just right and then get your sweat on. Read more