November 2008
Hydration Station
November 19, 2008 by Erin
Staying properly hydrated is always important, but all the more so when you’re being active. Check out some of the new hydration helpers now available. Active AquaI’m typically not a fan of flavored-water drinks. Gatorade tastes... Continue reading...
Pilates DVD Winner!
November 18, 2008 by Erin
Thanks to those of you who entered to win Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners! Diana, from Training for a Half was the lucky winner this week. Congrats, Diana, and enjoy spicing up your workout routine! Check out the original Pilates DVD review... Continue reading...
Brit’s Vid, Runner’s Burn and Weights’ Plus
November 18, 2008 by Jenn
Brit sets her eyes on a workout DVD, runners burn extra cals all day long, and strength training boosts cardio health. Brit To Make Dance Workout DVD?First it was K-Fed, now it may be Britney Spears. Yes, that’s right, Brit is rumored... Continue reading...
Ring My Bell
November 17, 2008 by Erin
I’ve been dying to try kettlebells for a while. I mean, who wouldn’t want to fling around a 10-pound ball of cast iron with a handle? But when a reader wanted more info on the trend, I decided I would take one for the team and give them... Continue reading...
What’s Your Opinion on Sneaky Chefery?
November 15, 2008 by Erin
Jenn recently tried Zap Peanut Butter, and had I known that peanut butter counts as a paste and was therefore on the do-not-fly list, I wouldn’t have gotten my sample ganked by airport security before I could try it. I’m sure... Continue reading...
★FitStars: An Interview with Biggest Loser Ali Vincent
November 14, 2008 by Jenn
It’s no secret that the FBGs are giganto, HUMUNGO fans of The Biggest Loser. So, it’s natural that for our second edition of FitStars (Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien was the first one, in case you missed it), we have chosen to interview... Continue reading...
Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners
November 13, 2008 by Erin
With my diverse experience with workout DVDs, it surprised even me that I’ve never done an actual Pilates video. I’ve done Mr.P-inspired workouts (yes, Pilates is a person), like when Denise Austin throws in some moves, but never the... Continue reading...
Get Zapped
November 12, 2008 by Jenn
It seems like the rage these days in food is fitting more “good stuff” into products we already know and love. Take plant sterol fortified OJ or the official FBG pumpkin muffins or even toaster pastries with extra fiber as recent... Continue reading...
Yoga Relief, Beefy Brains, and Fit Moms
November 11, 2008 by Erin
Yoga calms in troubled times, a workout for the brain and new moms bounce back. Pose for PeaceWhen you’ve got a million items on the to-do list, it can seem counterproductive to stop what you’re doing and take a yoga break. But a recent... Continue reading...
Personal Training: FBG Goes Undercover
November 10, 2008 by Jenn
I’ve always wanted to go “undercover.” Put on a trench coat, dark glasses, a big hat and then have a pin or a broach that looks totally unsuspecting but is secretly a high-tech camera capturing scandalous affairs. Gawd,... Continue reading...
