If you work or go to school full time, getting your sweat on in the wee hours of the morn is probably the only time you can fit it in. Kudos to you for resisting the urge to hit the snooze button and skip out. Make setting your alarm and pulling yourself out of bed worth all the effort and avoid these morning exercise mistakes. Not eating: It's super early, but you need to eat in order to fuel Read more

FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV wanted to know: can exercise help with migraines? She asked an expert and posted the answer in our Fit Community. Today's post comes to us from special guest contributor and medical expert Paul Rizzoli, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School: When you’re prone to migraines you’re forced to think through whether or not something you do Read more

Buying a yoga mat is like buying a new pair of running sneakers. It takes careful consideration and research to find the right fit. Since there are hundreds to confuse you choose from, narrow down your search by asking these important questions. How Much Do I Want to Spend? Your budget is a huge factor in the mat you end up with. Do you have the dough to lay down for the priciest one on the Read more

It's the New Year and time to get back on track, jump-start your January, and get fit for 2012. We've dedicated the month of January to helping you set your path for the rest of the year. Each week we've broken down different fitness fundamentals, and we're ending the month by focusing on all-around healthy living. And we're giving away amazing prizes to help you meet your goals for the Read more

Exercising with a buddy definitely has its perks, but when it comes to most of my workouts, I prefer to exercise alone. Here are some reasons it's sometimes better to sweat it out solo. You can work out whenever you want and when it best fits your schedule. Plus you never have to deal with someone being late. You can skip the chitchat and focus on your breath and inner thoughts. It's a great Read more

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If your schedule is so jam-packed that it's tough for you to squeeze in a workout, it's best to get it done in the early morning. If setting your alarm early to exercise before heading to work seems cruel impossible, here are some tips to get you moving in the morning. Lay out your outfit and all the fitness gear you'll need the night before so when you wake up, you won't waste time searching Read more

Over the weekend, I took a yoga class at the Yoga Journal Conference. It was a good way to learn from the best, while getting hands-on attention to help my own yoga practice. While correcting my pose, one of the teacher's assistants reminded me to do something that I always forget: breathe deeply from my diaphragm. Focused, deep breathing is an important aspect of yoga, since it helps you Read more