Diets in Review
The key to keeping up with an exercise routine for so many of us is having variety in our workouts. Doing the same workout routine every single day can get pretty boring and cause us to throw in the towel … Continue reading
We love the insights shared by Carla Birnberg, our longtime friend behind the blog MizFitOnline.com. But if you’ve visited her site in the last week you’ve probably noticed that something seems… different. Her awesome writing about fitness, life, transformation, and … Continue reading
Carrie Devorah was a vibrant woman with an enviable freelance career through the White House News Photographers Association. She was fit and led an active lifestyle. That was before an unfortunate accident took away her mobility, self-confidence and was ultimately the … Continue reading
Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful!’ and sitting in the shade. ― Rudyard Kipling The act of planting a garden – working the soil, tending to the plants and reaping the bounty is a time-honored tradition that … Continue reading
By Gary Ditsch, lead exercise physiologist for Retrofit There are many reasons we say we “can’t” fit exercise and activity into our lives. But for all the excuses we use there are just as many strategies and daily hacks that … Continue reading
By Cindy Whitmarsh, a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and fitness correspondent for Good Morning San Diego. The popularity of High Intensity Interval Training (“HIIT”) has surged, and if you haven’t tried it yet now is the time. I just released three … Continue reading
Last night the Biggest Loser contestants took a field trip to the US Olympic training site in Park City, Utah. During their visit they worked out in the Olympic Village, received a pep talk from 8-time medalist, Apolo Ohno, played … Continue reading
Can you believe we’re already halfway through January? It seems like just yesterday we were counting down the seconds to 2024! With the new-ness of the year beginning to wear off, it can be easy to fall into a mid-month … Continue reading
Remember all of the hubbub yesterday about celeb trainer Tracy Anderson‘s knock against spinning, when she said cycling caused big quads? Well, the jury is sort of out on this one. I’ve read two contradictory articles: In this ABC News … Continue reading
By Margo Donohue (aka, Brooklyn Fit Chick) Pole dancing has grown from a few cool, off-the-beaten-track studios in LA to an increasing popular classes that can be found all over the country. And it’s no wonder why when you see … Continue reading
My twitter feed was blowing up this morning. The hot topic: Tracy Anderson telling Redbook magazine, “Spin may burn calories in the short term, but if that’s all you’re doing, it’ll bulk up your thighs.” This did not sit well … Continue reading