September 2011
Save Money on Cute Gear, Give Back and Win with PlanetGear.Com
The following is a post sponsored by PlanetGear.com. For our sponsored post policy, click here. Everybody loves a good deal. And the FBGs really, really love a good deal on gear that supports our active lifestyles. So when we first… Continue reading...
Your Back-to-Basics Week Recap
Just in case you missed it, earlier this month we did a Back to Basics Week with content that featured the best beginner fitness and beginner nutrition posts to help you to be a little healthier and—in theme with the week—a little… Continue reading...
Going Under Armour (Finally)
September 27, 2011 by Jenn
Can you believe that we’ve never reviewed Under Armour apparel or shoes before? Well that’s about to change! Women’s Under Armour Micro G Split Running Shoe Over the years, I’ve become an unofficial aficionado of… Continue reading...
6 Fitness Rules That Were Meant to be Broken
September 26, 2011 by Jenn
Just as there is plenty of questionable diet and weight-loss advice going around, some fitness “rules” that people live by are downright misleading, misguided or just plain wrong. Why does it matter? Because you want to make… Continue reading...
Sometimes, You Are What You Wear
September 26, 2011 by Jenn
We review a lot of workout apparel here on FBG. So I know that I’m in a bit of an unusual work environment where I’m occasionally pushed outside of my own fitness and fashion norms. While the fitness fashion trends have been… Continue reading...
Splenda Essentials: Adding a Little Nutritional Oomph to Your Sweetener
September 24, 2011 by Erin
I’ll be completely honest: I rarely add artificial sweeteners to my food. I typically use a little bit of real sugar when supplementing sweetness. Really, I can only think of a few of items I add sugar to (unless I’m cooking… Continue reading...
FitLinks: Hot Chocolate Recipes, Yoga in Weird Places & More!
Oh, how we love you fall, with your pumpkin spice lattes and sweaters and boots. We also love you for these great September fit links! Good question. What is gym-appropriate attire? —AOL Healthy Living From school to work to the gym—love! —FitSugar Work… Continue reading...
Health Buzz: Tasty Whole Grains and Eating Healthy Around the World
By Brandi Koskie for DietsInReview.com Each week we package the latest health news from our team and from around the web in Health Buzz, a web video show hosted by Jamie Yuenger. In this week’s episode, we share stories from Self.com,… Continue reading...
Going Natural in the Wash with Vaska Herbatergent
September 23, 2011 by Jenn
We’ve been rather verbose about our, ahem, odor from time to time. Be it wet-dog smell after a run, pits that could use extra deo or workout clothes that get rank after a Bikram yoga class, getting sweaty can get stinky. We’ve… Continue reading...
Avoiding the Nip Out with Breeze Comfort
September 23, 2011 by Jenn
There’s a not-so-much talked about issue in the fitness fashion world: nipping out. You work out, get sweaty, cool down and then—boing!—the ladies are cold and at full attention for the world to see under that cute moisture-wicking… Continue reading...
