Workouts / Group Exercise
Trying P90X2: Phase Two Down, One To Go…
April 5, 2012 by Kelsey
FBG intern and on-again-off-again exerciser Kelsey is trying P90X2, the second version of the super-popular P90X system by Tony Horton. Find out how it’s going below, and follow along with her progress in the coming months here! Wow!... Continue reading...
Tish’s Weekly Workout Routine
March 23, 2012 by Tish
You’ve seen our gym bags, fridges and pantries. So for this round of Question of the Week, we’re talking about what our weekly workout routine is like! My weekly workout routines involve the unthinkable. I actually allow my... Continue reading...
Trying P90X2: Phase One Continued…
March 8, 2012 by Kelsey
FBG intern and on-again-off-again exerciser Kelsey is trying P90X2, the second version of the super-popular P90X system by Tony Horton. Find out how it’s going below, and follow along with her progress in the coming months here! P90X2... 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...
A Shoe for the Gym: PUMAGILITY Review
February 22, 2012 by Jenn
We review a lot of running shoes up in here, but shoes that are designed for cross-training? Well, not so much. Because—I’ll confess!—even though I know better, I like to wear running shoes when I pretty much do anything. So whether... 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...
Trying ‘Pilates on Crack’ in New York City
December 28, 2011 by Jenn
“Pilates on crack,” is how Amanda Freeman, owner of SLT and co-founder of Vital Juice, describes New York’s newest fitness addiction. SLT, which stands for Strengthen, Lengthen and Tone, has been a popular Los Angeles hybrid workout... Continue reading...
Trying a Physique 57 Class (And Learning the Workout Power of a Kickball)
December 7, 2011 by Jenn
Thighs, thighs, thighs…the body part many women hate to look at, but love to work on. I’ll be the first to say that I wish spot-reduction worked—I’d be doing every exercise and thigh squeeze in the book. But since it’s left... Continue reading...
When It Comes to Working Out, Three Is the Magic Number
October 19, 2011 by Tish
I take a total-body ab class with a group of women on Mondays and Wednesdays that is off the chain. We sweat, push, heave and lift like Olympic pros. It’s hard work, but it’s fun. We have a great trainer, the music’s uplifting... Continue reading...
Core Mania: Testing Out a CXWORX Class
October 17, 2011 by Tish
Recently, the folks from Spectrum Athletics Club in Santa Monica, Calif., invited me to try out a new class Les Mills put together called CXWORX. The 30-minute class, which consists of six different stages, promises to hone in on your... Continue reading...
