Bergdorf’s meets lycra in the ‘burbs
Bergdorf’s in the burbs? Dare to dream!
First thought that popped into my head when I experienced LEGIT activewear, an online and retail boutique in Wellesley, MA, a suburb just west of Boston.
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Top 6 Exercises for keeping in shape during New England winter
This year, instead of going into hibernation mode, try these top six activities to keep active and warm!
1. Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing burns 400-1000 calorie per hour, depending on if you are on packed snow or p...
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...
6 activities to start your spring out actively!
Now that spring is finally around the corner (sort of), it is time to get back to the great outdoors to stay active! Try some, or all, of these outdoor activities to better enjoy your surroundings:
Go for a ...
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...
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....
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...
Fitness with Kristen: How to rebound from that Thanksgiving feast
It is the day after Thanksgiving. If you are like the majority of people who celebrate Thanksgiving, you overate or even gorged yourself. How do you get back on track now?
Begin your morning listening to ...
“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...
“Fitness mom” Maria Kang defends herself after the Internet attacks
Maria Kang defends herself from critics
In this Internet-centric world, it is easy for anyone to input their opinion on practically anything. For one Sacramento mother of three, this phenomenon turned ugly af...
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...
Reacting to “The Fat Yoga Teacher”
Yoga is the best and the worst thing to happen to my generation of image obsessed girls and women. There are many who, like me, find yoga to be an escape. Though I don't practice as much yoga as I would like ...
So you wanna try yoga? 10 things you need to know first!
As the weather begins to turn, so does our focus on goals and tasks that weren’t completed during the summer months. Fall is the time to jump back into your body and get down to work. Yoga is a practice that en...
Running in the rain: letting go of habits to revolutionize my workout
I’ve been running since I was 13. In the 16 years of lacing up my shoes and heading outside to get my heart pumping, I have never once run in the rain.
It seems hard to believe, even to me, especially because ...
