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7 Documentaries to Watch to Celebrate Earth Day 2012
April 16, 2012 by Jenn
Why are all of the FBGs discussing green fitness stuff this week? Because it’s Fit Bottomed Earth Week, silly! Sure, you’ve already seen (and been terrified by) An Inconvenient Truth, but what about these seven other Earth... Continue reading...
A Documentary Worth Watching: May I Be Frank
It’s no secret that I love inspirational (and usually educational) documentaries. So when I was recently in Los Angeles for “work,” and Tish and I had the chance to attend a digital launch of one? Well, color me jazzed.... Continue reading...
Review and Giveaway: The Perfect Harmony of Breathing
December 31, 2011 by Erin
We’ve dipped our toes into the meditation waters a few times around these parts, so I was excited when Breathe: The Perfect Harmony of Breathing landed in my mailbox. Who doesn’t need to take a moment (or 20) to herself every... Continue reading...
Work Out with Your Workout Music: Spin Coach Volume 1
November 11, 2011 by Jenn
We’re all about the workout music. After all, nothing pumps you up for a workout like some good heart-thumping tunes. But an album that combines workout music with an actual workout led by a fitness expert? Well, hello, that’s... Continue reading...
Review: Flabs 2 Abs (And Two Super-Goofy Dudes)
August 25, 2011 by Jenn
I’m not sure what I was thinking when I popped in the Flabs 2 Abs DVD. With two goofy looking dudes (look closely; there are only two guys—not four) on the cover shown lifting weights and pointing at the camera, I clearly knew I... Continue reading...
Trying Tai Chi & Qi Gong for the First Time
May 4, 2011 by Jenn
Sure, I dig yoga and meditation. And most would probably consider me to be a little crunchier or more hippity-dippity than your average gal. But despite these things, I had never tried the Chinese martial art Tai Chi—let alone Qi Gong.... Continue reading...
Jane Fonda Collection: The Complete Workout & Stress Reduction Program
October 30, 2008 by Jenn
Jane Fonda is an icon. Besides winning an Oscar and a couple Golden Globes, this mega star is credited with starting the aerobics fitness craze in the 80s with her cleverly titled Jane Fonda’s Workout Book and following workout VHS... Continue reading...
Gilad: The 60 & 30 Minute Low-Impact Workouts
August 28, 2008 by Erin
Gilad. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Your spandex is so lovely and your belted manpris enable such free movement. Ok, enough waxing poetic. As previously mentioned, Gilad’s Bodies in Motion introduced me to aerobics and... Continue reading...
Paula Abdul’s Get Up and Dance!
August 7, 2008 by Jenn
An open letter to Paula Abdul: Oh, Paula my dear, Paula. We’ve had quite the relationship over the years. When Straight Up first came on the radio, it was love at first listen. I, a mere mortal young’un and oh so impressionable,... Continue reading...
Retro Review: Abs & Buns of Steel
June 19, 2008 by Jenn
Buns of Steel is the quintessential exercise tape. It brought the term “gluteus maximus” into everyday speech, and, for better or for worse, it defined aerobics fashion, resulting in an entire generation of leotard-clad ladies.... Continue reading...
