October 2008
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2008 by Erin
Avoiding candy isn’t a guarantee that your teeth won’t fall out on Halloween. And this is further proof that you can fit in a workout on the spookiest of holidays—boxing totally counts. I laugh every time. —Erin Watch more MySpace videos... Continue reading...
Jane Fonda Collection: The Complete Workout & Stress Reduction Program
October 30, 2008 by Jenn
Jane Fonda is an icon. Besides winning an Oscar and a couple Golden Globes, this mega star is credited with starting the aerobics fitness craze in the 80s with her cleverly titled Jane Fonda’s Workout Book and following workout VHS tape Jane Fonda’s... Continue reading...
Oh Behave, You Lil’ Minx
October 29, 2008 by Jenn
From time to time, Erin and I receive some pretty fun products in the mail, whether it’s by snail or the big WWW. Awhile back, Erin reviewed Carmen Electra’s Vegas Strip, and apparently that was enough to open the stripping products floodgates... Continue reading...
Basic Training, Gym Class and Splenda Studies
October 28, 2008 by Erin
Boot camp proves effective, NFL supports PE in school, and Splenda might not be so sweet. Boot-Camp BurnBoot camp is everywhere. Jenn has taught it, and we’ve reviewed several boot camp variations. With little to no equipment required and a combination... Continue reading...
You Could Go All the Way
October 27, 2008 by Jenn
I just realized that this post title could be interpreted as really dirty, when really this post isn’t dirty at all. (Plenty of that here though.) Unless you’re talking about actual mud, and then it’s really dirty. See, this post is... Continue reading...
Do You Use a Heart-Rate Monitor?
October 25, 2008 by Erin
Here at FBG headquarters, we’re split evenly on the use of heart-rate monitors. While Jenn is diggin’ on hers, I’ve never actually used one that wasn’t attached to a cardio machine at the gym. Don’t get me wrong: I would... Continue reading...
♪ Kylie Minogue: X
October 24, 2008 by Erin
Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue has been on the music scene since the days of The Loco-Motion in 1988. She didn’t really land back on my radar until Can’t Get You Out of My Head made its debut in 2001, and I, well, couldn’t get it out of... Continue reading...
10 Minute Solution: Quick Tummy Toners
October 23, 2008 by Erin
While I loved the marathon Mindy Mylrea video that had me doing 60 minutes of cardio, I also love videos that allow me to fit short workouts into my life. These types of videos let you customize your routine depending on how much time you want to spend.... Continue reading...
Posh: Takin’ My Pulse
October 22, 2008 by Jenn
In the workout world, you don’t get much more posh than heart-rate monitors. They are the darling of the running world and the obsession of many fitness enthusiasts. I could never justify spending $100-plus on a watch that measures my intensity... Continue reading...
Reebok Inspires, the Government Issues, and Survey Says
October 21, 2008 by Jenn
Reebok brings back the fun, the government releases new exercise guidelines and researchers say more community wellness programs are needed. Less Work, More PlayThe talented people over at Reebok recently launched a new initiative to make workouts more... Continue reading...
