December 2008
My Holiday Survival Guide
December 22, 2008 by Jenn
You don’t need me to tell you how crazy this time of year is. Between holiday parties, family gatherings and gift exchanges, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Okay, I’ll admit it: I’m overwhelmed. No matter how many… Continue reading...
FitLinks: The Best of 2008 on FBG
December 21, 2008 by Jenn
With just 10 days left in 2008, Erin and I would like to take a moment to look back at this past year with a listing of the hottest posts since FBG was born on May 19. It’s been one heck of a year (Brit made a real comeback and… Continue reading...
Do You Fuse?
Fusion is the it trend these days. Whether it’s food fusing different cultures into one plate of culinary delight or workouts mixing two very different activities into one, fusion may help the indecisive (or the experimental) get… Continue reading...
Holiday Safety Tips, FBG Style
December 19, 2008 by Jenn
With Christmas less than a week away, the FBGs thought it only appropriate to share a couple of safety tips for this joyous holiday season. 1. Beware fitness gifts. While we’ve already warned of the possible perils of kettlebells… Continue reading...
Core Fusion Body Sculpt
December 18, 2008 by Erin
Whenever I do a DVD that’s split up into multiple 10-minute workouts, I always think, “I can do anything for 10 minutes.” But with Core Fusion Body Sculpt, I was rootin’ tootin’ relieved that there were a… Continue reading...
Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut
December 17, 2008 by Jenn
Nuts are misunderstood. Because of their high calorie and fat count, they’re oftentimes shunned when, in fact, they are little nutritional powerhouses brimming with deliciousness. No, it’s not a good idea to eat a pound of… Continue reading...
Big Challenges, Snack Confusion and Breakfast No-Nos
December 16, 2008 by Jenn
The challenge of a lifetime, post-workout munchies and your best breakfast bet. 3 Million Pounds and Counting Heard of the 50 Million Pound Challenge yet? Well, if you have, you know that it’s a free national health initiative… Continue reading...
Mid-Workout Motivation (and a Giveaway!)
December 15, 2008 by Erin
When I think about motivation and working out, I typically think about the motivation to start working out. Whether it’s to start a workout program from a sedentary lifestyle or to fit in a workout that day, getting started is the hardest… Continue reading...
FitLinks: Week of Dec. 8, 2008
December 14, 2008 by Jenn
From whether sleep or exercise is better for you to what Obama does to stay fit, this last week around the ol’ web was interesting, enlightening and hilarious. Lose sleep to exercise? Or skip exercise to get your ZZZs? The debate… Continue reading...
Have You Embraced High-Tech Workouts?
December 13, 2008 by Erin
Earlier this week, Jenn reviewed Exercise TV’s workout downloads. While I haven’t tried them yet, I think they would be super convenient when traveling. Plus, they’re cheap! In the age of accessible technology, how tech-savvy… Continue reading...
