I love fitness gadgets and I’ve amassed my fair share of them, but over the past few months I’ve tested all the exercises to come up with the best moves you can do for every part of your body using only…
Category: training
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…
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of the barbell. Often, it’s just my first instinct on strength days at the gym to just head to the barbell platform and get to work. But as I’ve pointed out in…
Let me start off by saying that my husband of over four years is an absolute SAINT … like, “How on earth do you put up with me and keep coming back for more?” kind of saint. Growing up on…
Before we even get into this review, let’s get one thing straight: these pants are insane. In a good way. I think. I was recently sent a a pair of Physiclo Pro Resistance Pants ($95 to $125) to review —…
Ultramarathon. It has nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Nothing inspires oohs and aahs quite like mentioning that you run them. The odds are that once you’ve got a couple of marathons under your belt, the thought will —…
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,…
FBGs, welcome our newest contributor: Nichole Curran! Nichole is a thrill-seeking two-time Ironman triathlete and Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier, and today she’s sharing the new challenge she’s taking on — Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon — and how she’s…
Talk about finding a need and kicking major booty as you meet that need! Our special guest is Toni Carey and she helped create Black Girls Run back in 2009 to help women of color find their bliss in running…
Since last fall, I’ve been going great guns on my daily yoga practice. One month turned into three and then nine. On top of that I walk my dog every day; 3.5 miles is the norm. This routine seems to…
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…
The Boston Marathon is just around the corner. Whether you’re taking part in Boston or are training for a local race in your city, it’s never too late for a check to see if you’re marathon ready. I’m sure you’ve…
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…
Photo credit: Stories by M Photography For many runners,”off-season” seems like a swear word … or a punishment. Look, I get it. You want to run all the races. Racing is super fun and it’s really hard to keep your fingers from…
When I first started pondering the idea of heart-rate monitor training, I thought it all sounded a little, well … obsessive. It seemed like I’d basically be micromanaging my heart. And to some extent, it was true. At times, it felt…
Of all the nagging pains I hear runners complain about, IT band pain seems to be the most common. To make things worse, it’s one of those injuries that with time and rest goes away, only to return again when you least expect it. I…
Cold and flu season is here, and it’s the worst, right? I’ve been battling this mostly annoying but also exhausting cough and drainage for a week now, and I’m missing the gym and my normal energy levels SO MUCH. via…
Boom! Just like that we’re heading into the fall racing season. If your calendar looks anything like mine, I wish your friends and family the very best in their pursuit of scheduling weekend time with you. So. Many. Races. If…
This post is sponsored by Brooks Running. (We looove being an ambassador!) Find more on our sponsored post policy here. Fall is the perfect time to refresh and re-energize your running routine. Sure, there’s less daylight and the temps are chillier.…
It doesn’t seem to matter where in the country you live, this summer, everywhere it was HOT, HOT, HOT. And while this crazy heat and humidity might have left you wanting to skip your run — or worse, hit the dreadmill —…
I’ve logged a lot of treadmill miles during my half-marathon training. Part of it is that it’s been so hot and humid that I don’t want to run outside. And some of it is just that it’s what is most…