January 2013
Workout I Did: Alternating 100s
January 31, 2013 by Kristen
Welcome to a new fun feature on the FBG blogs! Over the last year, we’ve heard from more and more readers that you’d like to know more about what workouts we do. A bit of it is just for curiosity’s sake, but a lot of… Continue reading...
Yoga Faceoff! Canyon Ranch Yoga for Strength & Energy vs. Element Yoga for Energy & Relaxation
January 31, 2013 by Kristen
Part of my commitment to making more time for cross training this year is my intention to do more yoga. A lot more. I’ve noticed that quite a few yoga DVDs aim to be a two-fer, providing workouts based on helping you to gain energy… Continue reading...
FitLinks: Best City to Lose Weight In, Twitter Makes You Thinner & More!
January 30, 2013 by Jenn
Road trip! Let’s all go to San Fran! Why we want to visit the home of the Golden Gate Bridge (besides the view and fresh sourdough bread), the best workout gear of the year, fun ways to work out outdoors and more in today’s… Continue reading...
How I’m Taming the Wedding Beast
January 30, 2013 by Tish
I recently read an article on the Martha Stewart Weddings site that featured one of Jenn and I’s favorite spiritual junkies, Gabrielle Bernstein. You’d think with all the world sharing their personal stories and experiences… Continue reading...
The Secret Fitness Data You’re Not Utilizing
January 30, 2013 by Susan
The use of a heart rate monitor during a workout is a relatively controversial subject; some athletes swear by it, while others think it’s overrated. Regardless of your opinion of getting heart rate data during workouts and races, it’s… Continue reading...
Pete Thomas of The Biggest Loser Helps You Lose It Fast, Lose It Forever
January 29, 2013 by Jenn
Pete Thomas is considered the most successful contestant to come away from NBC’s The Biggest Loser, ultimately losing 185 pounds and keeping it all off for more than seven years. He’s also one of the most awesome, too, as we… Continue reading...
Philly: Fit Inspiration Everywhere!
January 29, 2013 by Erin
When I think of Philadelphia, the first thought that comes to mind is the cheesesteak. Not exactly the healthiest of all notions. But the second thought I have? Is of Rocky. What is more inspirational than Rocky running up the steps to… Continue reading...
Running the Mind: Get in the Trance
When it comes to working out, we talk a lot about the body. How to run faster, prevent injury and how to get the best results in the shortest amount of time. And while we do talk about the mental side of things here on FBG, it’s… Continue reading...
Upside Down Gets Me Feeling Inside Out
January 28, 2013 by Jenn
Remember how I had to work a bit to conquer my fear of heights by climbing the rope at the Fit Pit? But that once I did, it was awesome—empowering and so motivational? Well, I have a new “rope” to climb and her name is… Continue reading...
★FitStars: Olympic Swimmer Amanda Beard
Amanda Beard is one of the most well-known Olympic American swimmers of all time. With seven Olympic medals to her name and the former world record holder in the 200-meter breaststroke, Beard also models, writes, is the face of Aqua Sphere… Continue reading...
