August 2010

Get Down with FBG Workout Radio!

August 31, 2010 by  

Get Down with FBG Workout Radio!

We recently had a reader contact us about a new website she was working for called Songza. Songza’s shtick is basically social online radio. So individuals or groups of users can create a themed radio station and then other people... Continue reading...


Necklaces that Express Your FBG ‘Tude

August 31, 2010 by  

Necklaces that Express Your FBG ‘Tude

Last fall, I had the opportunity to run in the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in San Fransisco. It was amazing and, of all the races I’ve run, it’s one that I look back on as extra special because not only was the scenery beautiful... Continue reading...


You, Too, Can Train Like the Russian Military

August 30, 2010 by  

You, Too, Can Train Like the Russian Military

Let’s just get one thing straight: I was not scared when I got on the subway in New York City to visit the 57th street Complete Body & Spa on the Upper East Side.  I was not scared when I entered and filled out the necessary... Continue reading...


Try Recess for Your Next Workout!

August 30, 2010 by  

Try Recess for Your Next Workout!

Ever notice how you can’t spell “workout” without the word “work?” Most of us view work as something we have to do, not necessarily something that we want to do. It’s the opposite of leisure and the killer... Continue reading...


Do You Like to Get Your Dance on?

August 27, 2010 by  

Do You Like to Get Your Dance on?

While the FBGs may not be the most coordinated or rhythmic gals on the dance floor, that’s simply never stopped us from shaking our groove thang, as awkward as it may be. In fact, we’re always game to try just about any new dance... Continue reading...


UnderReview: A Dance DVD Trifecta

August 27, 2010 by  

UnderReview: A Dance DVD Trifecta

Jenn and I love to review dance DVDs. Some of them are huge hits, some of them make us feel incompetent, and some of them don’t even wring out a drop of sweat. Given the great disparity when it comes to dance workouts, we’re... Continue reading...


FitLinks: Week of August 23, 2010

August 26, 2010 by  

FitLinks: Week of August 23, 2010

It’s one of the last weekends of summer, so be sure to kick back and soak up those rays and these links (with natural sunscreen and shades, of course)! I almost always go for spinach salads over all other lettuce types, but this guide... Continue reading...


♪ FitHits: Christina Aguilera’s Bi-on-ic

August 26, 2010 by  

♪ FitHits: Christina Aguilera’s Bi-on-ic

Besides being the newbie on the block (in FBG years I’m a fit bottomed baby, Avery-like), I’m also the one who stands out like a sore thumb when it comes to my tastes in music. You see, I’m not really a pop lover. I may... Continue reading...


On the Run—Even During Pregnancy

August 25, 2010 by  

On the Run—Even During Pregnancy

Over the years, researchers have found that staying active before, during and after pregnancy is uber important for having a more comfortable pregnancy, improving delivery times and even making it easier to get back in shape post-baby... Continue reading...


First FBG Meet-Up and an Open Casting Call!

August 25, 2010 by  

First FBG Meet-Up and an Open Casting Call!

I told you big things were happening in FBG land, right? Well, here are some more. I’m happy to announce that this Saturday we’ll be holding our first FBG reader meet-up from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the nutrition club Energy Zone... Continue reading...


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