I’ve always had a thing for working my arms. For some reason, they’ve always just been the most responsive to strength training. My friend Sam jokes that she never sees in me in sleeves. She’s not wrong — I do…
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Last week, I was in the mountains of Western Massachusetts at a yoga retreat center assisting my teacher Sage Rountree in some trainings for seven days. It was a dream come true, but also potentially nerve-wracking since I was less…
My friend, and fellow CrossFitter, Sam, recently went on a work trip that involved a hotel stay. When she arrived, she posted on her Instagram story a sweeping view of the hotel gym she had to work with for the…
Ever been on a flight and randomly gotten upgraded and said, “No thanks. I’ll go ahead and stay in coach”? Yeah, us neither. via GIPHY Which is why today we’re upgrading your next workout in five fun ways. via GIPHY…
We all go through it. Every once in a while, we experience phases when our workouts feel very lackluster. Sometimes we get lucky and those phases quickly pass. Other times, they linger and cause us lots of anxiety and frustration. But…
I have mixed feelings about the fall time change. One the one hand, I love the fact that it suddenly becomes really easy to wake up early, and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing daylight in the morning before 7:30…
My workout philosophy is “work hard, recover harder,” so I’m always on the lookout for new tools that will help me bounce back quickly. I give lots of bonus points for easy-to-use and innovative drug-free tools. I had a chance…
You just got home from a long day at work and you know you’ve got a long night of household duties ahead, but you also know you need your workout to keep your life balanced. Or maybe it’s freezing cold,…
As a stay-at-home mom who freelances, I’m constantly on the go. Finding time to hit the gym is not always my top priority and, as such, it often falls to the bottom of my list — and then it just…
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for …. and — quite literally — the post we’ve been working on for the past 365 days. It’s the 2017 Fitties! In case you’re new to the Fitties game or need a refresher,…
Two years ago, I moved to a neighborhood just a couple of miles away from the beach, and immediately my husband and I began to discuss getting stand up paddleboards (SUPs, if you’re fancy). It took a while (because they certainly…
True (gross) story: For weeks my car smelled bad. Like, bad enough that I didn’t want anyone else in it because it smelled like something died in it. Like a pair of gym socks from 1994. It was disgusting. My…
Being a Fit Bottomed Girl means trying out all the latest gear including wearables that track your fitness. A common question we get from readers is which tracker is best for their personal needs. Having collected a few of them…
You know that Daft Punk song “Harder, Better, Faster“? Well, that’s basically how I like to recover. Because who wants to waste time between workouts doing anything else other than becoming even more badass? Not me. (Unless it involves wine.…
I’m not ashamed to admit when I’m scared — but I’m also typically game to face my fears. I’m terrified of heights, so I jumped off a cliff. I was nervous about my ability to complete a long course triathlon after…
If I had to name the one thing I know I need more of in my life, it would probably be physical self care — activities like stretching and foam rolling and restorative yoga. I don’t know why I resist it so…
With the right gear, humans can run safely in temps down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. I know, shocking. I’m not suggesting that you want to (or should) do that though. I absolutely love to run in the winter but even…
In today’s world where many of us spend our days working from a desk, it’s safe to say it can be tough to stay moving throughout the day. I’ve tried standing while at my computer but it didn’t last very long.…
Late September wasn’t just the start of autumn — it also kicked off the start of Weight Gain Season, according to data crunchers at Withings. Data analysts at Withings, the company that makes Internet-connected trackers, scales and other health monitors,…
We all know the plank — the King of Core Stability. It’s a move you can stop, drop and do pretty much anywhere. For good reason, the plank continues to steadily replace the situp or crunch as the test of core…
Just like fit bottoms, earholes come in all shapes and sizes. Not to mention that all of us have our very own unique needs when it comes to what we like — or don’t like — in a pair of…
When I’m in a good workout groove, two-a-days are my best friend. I like getting in a good morning workout, but the group runs I enjoy so much with my friends take place in the evenings. So! Sometimes, that means…
The Coloud Hoop Earbuds FINALLY. Seriously guys, we’ve documented our struggle about finding earbuds that fit, and I’d finally resigned myself to wearing old school headphones for the last few years. But these Coloud Hoop Earbuds ($30) that the company…