Fit Journey / Beginner
Spinning 101 With Master Instructor and Pro Cyclist Josh Taylor
April 22, 2013 by Jenn
Group cycling classes can be a bit intimidating. There’s that hard bike to sit on, the lingo, what to wear, and—gosh—is my bike set up at the right height and stuff? And even if you’re used to going to Spinning… Continue reading...
Spring Clean Your Core With This Workout
April 5, 2013 by Jenn
‘Tis the time for spring cleaning! But besides just scrubbing those windows and swapping out your winter wardrobe for your summery dresses, we think spring should also be a time for beautifying your workouts. So if you’ve been… Continue reading...
Have a Teen Girl in Your Life? We Wrote a Book for Her!
April 3, 2013 by Erin
Breaking news out of FBG HQ: A Girl’s Guide to Fitting in Fitness—our very own book—is available for purchase! Zest Books, a publisher of teen nonfiction, came knocking on our FBG doors what seems like forever ago. After careful… Continue reading...
7 Often Overlooked Signs of Overtraining
April 1, 2013 by Jenn
Healthy habits are awesome, but you actually can have too much of a good thing. Fiber is good for you, but too much fiber? Um, if you’ve done it, you know what I’m talking about. Even too much sleep can make you feel like… Continue reading...
Changing Pilates With the STOTT PILATES Towel Workout DVD
Remember that awesome guy…you know, the one who started the Pilates revolution? Oh yeah, Mr. Joseph Pilates! Well, as the fitness industry has evolved over the years, so has the world of Pilates. I mean, Pilates participation in North… Continue reading...
4 Dos and Don’ts for a Better Cardio Workout
March 15, 2013 by Jenn
There’s nothing worse than doing a cardio workout and not getting the most out of it because you weren’t using the right form or weren’t mixing things up enough. Or, worse, getting injured because you did something… Continue reading...
Feeling Zippy: Fitbit Zip Review
March 11, 2013 by Jenn
Is it just me or is the word “zip” really fun? Like, makes you want to move with extra pep in your step. Or get somewhere quick. Or quickly put on pants. Zip! So when we were sent the new Fitbit Zip to review, we were quick… Continue reading...
Intimidated By Exercise Classes? Don’t Be!
March 5, 2013 by Erin
In a recent journey around the internet, I found what was supposed to be a humorous article from a group exercise instructor. It was a pet peeves sort of article, chiding class participants about everything from how they smell to them… Continue reading...
Why ‘Fine’ Isn’t Good Enough for Me (and Why Working Out Rocks!)
Love Yo’Self Week may be over, but we couldn’t resist sharing this post from our new writer Karen Romeo on how she stays motivated year after year to work out. Talk about loving yourself! I’ve been working out for more… Continue reading...
Leaping Lebert Equalizer Bars!
Oh my gosh—Leaping Lebert Equalizer bars! Haha, okay you’re probably wondering what the hell I’m referring to. I mean this was my first reaction when I opened up and put together my first pair of neon pink (yes—I chose that color!)… Continue reading...
