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The following is a post sponsored by Equinox Fitness Clubs. For our sponsored post policy, click here. We talk a lot about “fitness journeys” here on Fit Bottomed Girls. I’ve shared my transformation from non-runner to runner, and Erin has been candid about her fall off and jump back on the workout wagon. Working out is a lot like... Continue reading

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Celebrity Fit Club

As several seasons of Celebrity Fit Club have taught us, Hollywood stars are not immune to the battle of the bulge. If you’re not washing your hair or otherwise engaged, you can tune into Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp, which will air its season premiere tonight at 9 p.m. EST. There is sure to be drama and egos galore when the stars compete for... Continue reading

Olympic FitLinks: Week of Feb. 1, 2010

As the week winds down, we usually share awesome links around the web. But in the spirit of the Olympics, we’re sharing Olympics links that are sure to please. How Hawaii helps Julia Mancuso train for the Winter Olympics. And check out her balance… —Visa Go World Upload a swimming video, get training from pros. A sure way to improve your... Continue reading

Julia Mancuso: Sexy on Skis

This week, FBG will feature an inside peek into the minds—and training routines—of three U.S. Olympians. Here’s the final installment of this special three-part “Going for Gold” Olympian FitStars series! Ask Julia Mancuso what’s scarier—flying down a mountain on skis or posing in undies—and she’ll tell you it depends... Continue reading

Speed Skater Extraordinaire Jennifer Rodriguez

This week, FBG will feature an inside peek into the minds—and training routines—of three different U.S. Olympians. Here’s the second of this special three-part “Going for Gold” Olympian FitStars series! Long track speed skating is no joke. Just ask Jennifer Rodriguez—top medal threat in the 500m, the 1,000m and 1,500m speed... Continue reading

The Skinny on Skeleton’s Katie Uhlaender

This week, FBG will feature an inside peek into the minds—and training routines—of three U.S. Olympians. Here’s the first of this special three-part “Going for Gold” Olympian FitStars series! U.S. Olympian skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender knows firsthand what it means to be a strong athlete. She’s got the physical routines... Continue reading

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Super Bowl, Super Workout!

Today is uber football day, celebrated around the country with dips, chips, Buffalo wings...

Olympic FitLinks: Week of Feb. 1, 2010

As the week winds down, we usually share awesome links around the web. But in the...

Julia Mancuso: Sexy on Skis

This week, FBG will feature an inside peek into the minds—and training routines—of...

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Olympic Eats

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had this sneaking suspicion that folks...

A Tasty Recovery & Giveaway!

Now that I have a marathon under my belt, I’ve become quite the pro about fueling...

Don’t Diet: 16 Reasons Why

We loved this article from over at Daily Venus Diva. The author, Golda Poretsky,...

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Under Review: Melt It Off!

Although gymnast Mitch Gaylord hasn’t won his four Olympic medals in winter sports, we wanted to keep the spirit of the Olympics going strong this week even in our workout DVD review. If you’ve ever wanted to work out with an Olympian, here’s your chance! Mitch’s Melt It Off! DVD contains four complete workouts—Cardio Burn... Continue reading

Dressing Like a Winter Olympian

During my Vancouver visit, I discovered that all of the Nike Olympian women had one philosophy in common: “Just because I want to play with the boys doesn’t mean I have to look like the boys.” Nike listened and created some awesome cross-training gear that pleases both the eye and a gal’s overzealous sweat glands. Real girls sweat, after all. Training... Continue reading

What’s Your Favorite Workout DVD Genre?

I had a blast earlier this week trying out several new dance workout DVDs . I’m no dancer by any stretch of the imagination, but in the privacy of my own home, I’ll bop and bounce and booty shake to my heart’s content. Like Jenn has exercise ADD, I have DVD ADD, and I like to jump between hard-core hard workouts to slightly fluffier,... Continue reading

Hilarious Competitive Aerobics Action

The 80s were such a fun time in the fitness world, so we thought we’d flash back to the classic aerobics championships of yesteryear. This video is great, from the name of the group (the Bad Boys) to the booty slapping. Then there is the precision! The high kicks! The leg warmers on dudes! Seriously, what’s not to love about this? Embedding... Continue reading

Posh: Running Shoes, Shoes & Shoes!

We haven’t done a shoe review in a long time, so we thought it was high time that we did so! Below the FBGs lace up three popular running shoes. The verdict? See for yourself below! New Balance Women’s WR758 This pair of kicks was kindly sent to me by the New Balance folks who found us through our partnership with Girls on the Run (note:... Continue reading