When’s the Last Time You Were So Sick You Missed a Workout?

With so much talk about the flu lately—Erin (and her family) has had it, we shared ways to avoid gym germs, and Tish’s Friday Fit Tip was all about preventing it—sickness is definitely something we all have on our minds this time of year. The flu is no joke! So we thought it only appropriate [...]

Fit Tip Friday: A Good Way to Dodge the Flu Bug

It seems like everyone and their sick dog is talking about this year’s dreadful flu season. Even Ellen Degeneres won’t hug you unless you’ve gotten your shot or confirmed you’re germ free! It’s dreadful, contagious as a mother trucker, and it makes working out almost next to impossible. That’s a no-go in this Fit Bottomed Girl’s [...]

Oh, Flu, I Hate You

Why is it that we only appreciate our healthy bodies to their fullest when we’re not at our healthiest? It seems that we take for granted all of their natural abilities when something knocks us down. We’ve seen it with Jenn and her broken bum. We’ve seen it with Tish and her darn acid reflux. We’ve [...]

An Easy Answer to If You Should Work Out If You’re Feeling Under the Weather

‘Tis the season for sniffles and sneezes! When you’re really sick, there is no question that you need to rest. Your body clearly tells you to stay the heck home and watch re-runs of New Girl. But what if you’re just a touch sick? Or you feel like a cold might be coming? Should you still [...]

Acid Reflux (AKA The Hell That Lives in My Body)

For over a year now, I’ve been plagued by a curious predicament. I lacked energy, was constantly thinking my allergies were atrocious because I had the worst post-nasal drip, kept gaining weight…and then I went to an ear, nose and throat doctor and was finally given an explanation. Diagnosis: acid reflux, otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD.) [...]

Being Sick and Working Out: Finding the Right Balance

Hi there, and happy almost-New Year! Did everyone get just what they wanted for Christmas/ Hanukkah/ Festivus/ Solstice/ Kwanzaa? In some respects, I did—I got a pretty purple Road ID, which truly is exactly what I wanted. But, I also got a little something else—a horrible, terrible, awfully bad cold. You know, the kind that [...]

5 Dirty Secrets about Your Workouts (And How to Stay Safe!)

We normally think of a health club or the gym as a healthy place to be. After all, working out boosts your immune system, burns calories, builds strength and helps you feel great! You may not have thought about it, but just like any public place, your gym can be a breeding ground for germs, [...]