2013 Holiday Gift Guides: John’s Five

John M. Guilfoil
I've really been digging the 2013 Blast Holiday Gift Guides so far, including our two insanely-long women's gift guides on Bombshell. Now it's my turn. Here are five gadgets that a guy like me -- handsome, bald...
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Fitness with Kristen: How to do a chin-up

Kristen Gard
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...

How to build a standing workstation for $52.41

Chloe Ryan
There has been a lot of hype lately about how ditching sitting for a standing workstation or desk drastically improves your health.  But let’s dig a little deeper.  Here are a few other reasons to build your ow...

“Fit-shaming” needs to stop, immediately

Kristen Gard
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

Kristen Gard
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...

5 exercises men should avoid

John M. Guilfoil
It's enough that we get motivated to get off our asses and hit the gym more often, but is it possible that some of the machines and workouts we're doing are actually making things WORSE for us? Depending on ...
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Spinning and dancing for breast cancer

John M. Guilfoil
Exercise is one of the top preventative actions one can take to decrease chances of developing breast cancer. Commonwealth Sports Club (1079 Commonwealth Ave.) couldn't think of a better way to get involved tha...