Women's Health


Kacy Catanzaro: The Badass Ninja Warrior Woman

They're calling her the Ninja Warrior Woman, and she's probably not complaining. A former gymnast named Kacy Catanzaro completed the 'American Ninja Warrior' obstacle course.  Catanzaro is the first woman to ev...

Is The Biggest Loser the Biggest Winner?

For anyone who watches The Biggest Loser, or the news, you have probably seen controversy over this season’s winner, Rachel Fredrickson.  Standing between 5’4” and 5’5”, her final weigh-in registered 105 pounds...
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Jen Selter: Instagram Star

Recently the New York Post posted an article about Jen Selter, a 20-year-old “Instagram star.” What the heck is an Instagram star?  Apparently, it's someone who has a great butt and posts selfies of said butt....
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Fitness with Kristen: How to do a chin-up

Like any good fitness junkie, I hit a point where one of my main goals was to be able to do a chin up.  What is the difference between a pull-up and a chin-up?  Equally as important, how do I develop the streng...

“Fit-shaming” needs to stop, immediately

While we are tip-toeing around fat-shaming, being sure not to hurt anyone’s feelings while attempting to inform them of the risks that come with being overweight and obese, we have no problem shaming people...
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Female Personal Trainers Are Tough Too

As a female becoming a personal trainer, I was afraid I would be pigeon-holed as only working with women, and being too easy on my clients. There is a stereotype (that I myself bought into for years, until I be...