What Would You Rather Splurge on?


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Fun Personal Finance Game

What's worth a splurge? Spending and saving money is highly subjective: what some of us see as a necessity, others might view as a frivolous waste. Play our What Would You Rather Spend Money On? faceoff game and tell us which expense you value the most. The choices are endless, from gym memberships to having a kid to premium cable channels; you never know what crazy matchup will come next. Pick Read more

How to Pick the Gym That's Right For You


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How to Choose a Gym

If your New Year's resolution is to get fit, chances are you might be shopping around for a gym or fitness center, which is not as easy as it sounds. Here's criteria you should try to check off before signing up for any gym membership. Location, location, location: Don't kid yourself into believing that you'll drive halfway across town to go work out. If a gym is closer to where you live (or Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: What Gwyneth Paltrow's 21-Day Detox Will Cost You


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Gwyneth Paltrow 21-Day GOOP Detox

Gwyneth Paltrow's 21-day detox: safe or unsafe? — Fit Celeb How yoga helped save soccer star Hope Solo's life — The Stir 9 female action heroes who kick major butt — Next Movie A look back at Paula Deen's unhealthiest recipes — The Daily Beast Short on cash? Ways to score a cheap gym membership — Real Simple You're only 10 minutes away from a healthy vegetarian meal — Shape From A Read more

Savvy Links: 6 Money Habits That Are Illegal


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Illegal Money Habits

6 money habits that are illegal — Bankrate Sneaky ways to fatten your account — Get Rich Slowly Steve Jobs action figure cancelled, eBay prices skyrocket — Geek.com 15 ways to gain more confidence today — Wise Bread How to find a cheap gym membership — Real Simple Money-saving secrets from America's cheapest family — AllYou Habits you can change to save money in the New Year — Read more

10 Things You Do to Save Money That End Up Costing You More


Updated 01/29/12 6:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bad Ways to Save Money

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! Have you heard of the expression “penny wise, pound foolish”? It’s something I heard a lot growing up, from my parents, and it can have multiple meanings: You are very careful with small amounts of money, but throw caution to the wind with large amounts. This is akin to someone who eats from the dollar menu every day Read more

'Tis the Season to Save on Gym Sign-Up


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Getting a Deal on Gym Membership

National health clubs traditionally offer their best deals in the final days of December, which means it is prime time to sign up or reevaluate your current gym. Gyms give their sweetest sign-up deals now because they want to lure the large number of individuals, like yourselves, who have resolved to get fit in the new year. FitSugar readers' favorite gym of the year, Life Time Fitness, is Read more

The Best Indoor Workout Classes (Because It's Freezing Outside!)


Updated 01/18/12 6:27 AM · Posted by Self · 1 comment

The Best Indoor Workouts For Winter

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are lots (and I mean, lots) of reasons why my motivation to work out during the Winter plummets — from the snowy commute to freezing cold winds to the cold, dry air that hits my chest with such force that it becomes hard to breathe. (Ahem, there's a reason I sign up for races that are after September — this Read more

How Do You Feel About Internet Workout Programs?


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Internet Workout Programs

Online workout programs promise the fitness results of a gym routine with the added benefit of privacy and convenience — you do the workouts whenever, wherever. Several sites offer a range of wellness tools, too, including nutrition advice, exercise logs, and social platforms for networking with other members. Prices vary, but most dip well below the average cost of a gym membership. Workouts Read more

Spring Into Fitness With an Equinox Gym Membership and a New Workout Wardrobe!


Updated 03/25/11 9:40 AM · Posted by PopSugar City · 3 comments

Win a One-Year Gym Membership at Equinox and $500 Worth of Zella Workout Apparel

With swimsuit season right around the corner, what better time to step up your fitness routine? If you need a little extra motivation, we want to help. PopSugar City and FitSugar are giving away a fabulous Spring Into Fitness package, which includes a one-year membership at Equinox and $500 worth of Zella athletic apparel. Equinox's swanky digs and endless fitness options are sure to make trips Read more

Your Winter Workout Woes — Answered!


Updated 01/13/12 11:27 PM · Posted by Fitness Magazine · 2 comments

How to Work Out Outside in Winter

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Baby, it's cold outside! But for those of us training, sans gym membership, or just yearning for some fresh air, we can't let the chilly weather keep us from an outdoor workout. If you find your morning runs too cold, have achy joints, or just want to make it through a run without wiping out, we hear you! Read more