DVD Reviews
The Biggest Loser’s Last Chance Workout & 30-Day Jump Start
March 11, 2010 by Jenn
Yesterday we had the chance to talk to Tara Costa, former fierce competitor on The Biggest Loser and overall awesome chick. In that interview, we mentioned that she appears in one of BL’s workout DVDs and actually leads the workout in another... Continue reading...
UnderReview: Yoga with the Best of Them & Giveaways!
March 4, 2010 by Jenn
One of the main reasons we work out is to maintain our sanity and clear our minds. While a good run or session on the elliptical does the trick, sometimes you need a good yoga DVD to really stretch and mellow out. Plus, these titles promise to burn a... Continue reading...
Food, Inc. Changed My Plate
March 1, 2010 by Jenn
Rarely do I see a movie that changes my life. Sure, Footloose taught me some new jammin’ dance moves and Gone with the Wind permanently put “Fiddle-dee-dee” in my vocabulary (with a heavy drawn-out Southern accent, of course), but no... Continue reading...
UnderReview: Cuerpaso & Athlekinetix
February 25, 2010 by Jenn
We know that all of you aren’t into dance, aerobics and Pilates/yoga, so today we’re reviewing two harder-hitting, more athletic-type workout DVDs. So lace up those sneakers, get your game face on, and let’s do it! Cuerpaso Workout Cuerpaso’s... Continue reading...
UnderReview: Jillian Michaels’ Book and DVDs
February 18, 2010 by Jenn
Yesterday we interviewed Rock & Roll Motorcycle herself, Jillian Michaels. Jillian is most known for her tough yet emotional approach to getting people healthy on The Biggest Loser, and she dished to FBG on her latest venture into nutritional supplements.... Continue reading...
Under Review: Melt It Off!
Although gymnast Mitch Gaylord hasn’t won his four Olympic medals in winter sports, we wanted to keep the spirit of the Olympics going strong this week even in our workout DVD review. If you’ve ever wanted to work out with an Olympian, here’s... Continue reading...
UnderReview: Dance ’til You Drop! (& Giveaways!)
January 28, 2010 by Erin
Nope, that’s not the name of a workout DVD. Instead, it’s what I’ve been doing in order to review three of the latest dance workouts! Read on for a hip-shaking, booty-bopping round-up and a chance to win several dancerific workouts! Dance... Continue reading...
Personal Training with Jackie: Power Circuit Training
January 14, 2010 by Jenn
The last time we reviewed one of Jackie Warner’s DVDs, we gave it four stars. Four stars! We rarely give anything four stars. (To see our fave DVDs, click here.) So we had high hopes for Personal Training with Jackie: Power Circuit Training, especially... Continue reading...
Purchasing Power: Choose the Right Workout DVD
January 7, 2010 by Erin
In my oh-so-humble professional-ish opinion, one of the best ways for fitness newbies and pros alike to spice up a workout is in DVD format. A good workout DVD should be akin to a good fitness class or personal training session: You’ll learn something... Continue reading...
FBG-Approved Stocking Stuffers (with Freebies!)
December 16, 2009 by Jenn
I love stockings. No, not Leggs. The Christmas kind. In fact, I probably enjoy opening up my stocking more than opening up presents. Stockings are just so cute, and the stuff inside is all small and cute, too. It’s a win-win really. Last week,... Continue reading...
