Workouts / Dance
Checking Out Reebok CrossFit, HQ and So Much More!
May 21, 2012 by Jenn
If someone had asked me what the first thing that came to my mind was after hearing “Reebok” a few weeks ago, I probably would have said those high-top white aerobics shoes from the 80s. But now what would I say, after spending... Continue reading...
My Hips Are A-Swivelin’ Again
May 1, 2012 by Erin
Workouts are back on, baby! Zumba started, so I am now getting my uncoordinated groove on and working up a sweat. I had such a good time in the first class, although no instructor can compete with the one FBG Jenn and I had in Lawrence,... Continue reading...
10 Favorite Workout DVDs From a Guy Who Knows His Workouts (& Giveaway!)
April 9, 2012 by Jenn
With so many workout DVDs on the market, even we FBGs—who review new workout DVDs all the time—get a little lost in the shuffle sometimes. So this list of Darren Capik’s, CEO of Watch It Now Entertainment, 10 favorite workout... Continue reading...
No Physique 57 Studio Near You? Try the Book! We Did…
April 4, 2012 by Jenn
When a book has an endorsement from Parker Posey, Kelly Ripa and Demi Moore (that woman looks more fit every day year, I swear), you have to wonder what Kool-Aid they’re all drinking that makes them look so fabulous. Apparently, Physique... Continue reading...
Review: Ellen Barrett Live Power Fusion
March 16, 2012 by Jenn
I remember last year when Fit Bottomed Mamas interviewed Ellen Barrett. One line that I loved from the Q&A was her advice on workouts: “Workouts can be nurturing or they can be abuse. Choose nurturing.” Simple but sage advice... Continue reading...
Getting Juiced, Jamba Juiced That Is: Part One
While I like to consider myself a pro at making smoothies at home, being able to buy something natural when out and about is a good thing. And in the case of Jamba Juice, it’s a really tasty thing. (Not to mention they have wheat grass!)... Continue reading...
Trying Flirty Girl Fitness Live
February 16, 2012 by Jenn
Today’s post is a part of FBG’s second-annual Love Yo’Self Week. After all, what better way to love yo’self than getting a little flirty and fit? It would be darn-near impossible for us to run a full week of Love... Continue reading...
A Plea to Paula Abdul: Please Make a New Dance Workout DVD!
The other day, Erin had THE BEST idea. We were discussing people we’d most like to interview for future FitStars. While one of Erin’s 80s-fitness-icon-interviewing dreams is already in the works (more on that in the weeks to... Continue reading...
Zumba Toning: A Latin-Infused Strength and Sweat Session
January 3, 2012 by Erin
Jenn and I have long been fans of Zumba, even if our hips refuse to cooperate with the beats. But I recently checked out a Zumba class that didn’t make me feel completely dance illiterate: Zumba Toning! My sister-in-law, who should... Continue reading...
Dude, We Want This Lady’s Sweet Treadmill Dance Moves
December 30, 2011 by Jenn
There are skills. And then there are skills. And this woman at Planet Fitness? Well, just see for yourself… (Oh, and the “commentary” has quite a few curse words in it, so put your earbuds on if you’re watching at... Continue reading...
