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With this season's chilly temps, it's especially important to keep your pet toasty and safe. Heidi Ganahl, CEO and founder of Camp Bow Wow, shares some important tips on caring for your furball this Winter: Never let your dog off the leash in snow or ice. Although it may seem like a fun option to let your pup frolic in the snow, it can prove to be extremely dangerous. Dogs tend to lose their Read more
There's nothing worse than heating up at the gym only to be met by frosty cold temps outside when you're done. If you're not making a pit stop in the locker room to get street-ready, you're met with a problem: you're too hot and sweaty to brave the cold outdoor air without feeling uncomfortable. If you're skipping the shower at the gym, here are two simple reminders to make sure your next trek Read more
Snow can be fun for pups to play in, but it's important for them to stay safe in the cold temps as well. A recent Wall Street Journal article points out that certain types of dogs need to be protected from the elements during the Winter. And as we've seen, pets in sweaters are not just cute, they're protected from cold-weather-inflicted health ailments to boot. So click through my slideshow for Read more
A group of monkeys living in Guizhou, China, huddled together last week to conserve warmth during a Winter cold snap. They kept their extracurricular activities to a minimum, unlike their snowball-making cousins, the Macaques. Click through to see more of their cute cuddle session! Read more
Dear Fit, I used to run, hike, and bike outside when the weather was nice, but ever since frigid cold temps and snow blew in, I'm totally unmotivated to exercise. I hate to admit it, but I've taken about two months off. I don't want to pay for a gym membership because I know I'd never use it. Any suggestions to get me back on track? I don't want another two months to go by. — Snuggled Up on the Read more
I don't know about you but working out in the cold can sometimes be uncomfortable because it makes my muscles extra tight. What helps me is to warm up inside before heading out into the chilly weather. Before a run or bike ride, I do about 5-10 minutes of light cardio inside. Jogging in place, jumping rope, or going up and down my stairs is just enough activity to loosen up my body and get my Read more
I'm in love! Just in time for the chilly weather to set in, Mascot comes to the rescue with their take on Fall's classic essentials. Not only are there some pretty awesome sweaters and preppy-chic scarves, but these Puffers are perfect for rainy days on the streets. These waterproof, all-weather jackets are stuffed with ultra-light goosedown to keep your pooches' body heat where it belongs – Read more
Well, it's a true snow day in NYC as the flurries just keep falling and falling! The storm is expected to dump up to 10 inches of snow on the region and, on behalf of all those cold-weather pooches out there, hooray! If you're trapped somewhere wintery today, brush up on my tips for cold weather and pets before heading outside to play. Keep in mind there's lower visibility for both you and dogs Read more
Do you ever notice that in the wintertime, your aches and pains get worse or you have them more often? It may have to do with the cold temperature outside. Not only does the colder air cause symptoms or flare-ups of many conditions, but changes in barometric pressure or humidity can also make ailments worse. Migraines: This type of nauseating headache is caused by constriction or dilation of Read more
I was teaching a yoga class the other day, and when this woman took off her socks before class, her friend said, "What's up with your toes?" Her big toe and the toe next to it were completely whitish-green, and the others looked normal. She told us she had something called Raynaud's disease. It's a condition that most commonly affects your fingers and toes but can also affect your nose or ears. Read more
