A Day in the Life of the Newest Brooks Running Shoe

When I was in high school, my basketball and volleyball shoes were sacred. I only ever wore them indoors on the court — I didn’t wear them to and from the car, I didn’t wear them to class, I didn’t wear them in the weight room. I didn’t wear them for anything but practice or games. And that made sense, because those shoes were sport-specific, pretty pricey, and, over the course of a season, got a lot of mileage. It was just smart to keep them as pristine as possible. But in my real life, today as an adult? That’s not …

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7 Lessons Learned at the First FBG Retreat

If you’ve been reading FBG for awhile, you probably already know these things because we say them all the time … But after holding our first live retreat at 1440 Multiversity on “How to Be a Fit Bottomed Girl,” we learned a few new lessons along with our lovely attendees. And, guys, it was everything. Because being healthy isn’t just about eating healthy foods and being active. Sure, that’s a large part, but it’s also about what you think about yourself, what you think about others and how you push yourself to be your best. Not to go all Oprah …

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Podcast Episode 46: 1-Year Anniversary Ask the FBGs Edition

For our one-year anniversary (can you believe we have been doing the podcast for a year now?!), we decided to change things up a bit and answer questions posted to us by fans of the show. We tackle everything from how to get the stink out of your workout gear  to tips for meal prep and more! We were really excited to answer your gym-related quandaries and even gave each other some cool new tips and hacks in this episode. After all, being an FBG means you are always learning and sharing your wisdom with others! Podcast Episode 46 Highlights …

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6 Unexpected Truths About Your First SoulCycle Class

Interested in taking a SoulCycle class? Amy Williams has all the deets on what you can expect. As an attorney and freelance writer who’s curiously exploring ways to make healthy living more entertaining, Amy blogs at Bibsandblisters.com and Tweets from @aymer22. Be sure to check out her post on what to expect training for your first half marathon, too, here! Preparing for your first SoulCycle class can feel a little intimidating, even for the most fitness-savvy gym rats. From rented shoes to dark rooms and candles, SoulCycle is an experience far beyond the typical group exercise class. Before you reserve …

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The 20-Minute Workout That Had Us Burning at the FBG Retreat

We held our first ever live retreat earlier this month and, guys, it was AMAZING. Kristen and I will get into the hows and whys and ah-has and ALL of that in a later post (with deets on how you can get involved with fun stuff like that going forward — like here and here and here), but for now, we wanted to share the 20-minute workout that had us FEELING IT. Both inside and out. ‘Cause you know that’s how we roll … If you’re not familiar with the AMRAP style of workout, it means “as many rounds as possible.” …

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26 Hilarious Thoughts You Have During a CrossFit WOD

We did it for hot yoga and winter running. And now, behold, the 26 hilarious thoughts you have during a CrossFit WOD … Before Class I can’t wait to work out. via GIPHY Speaking of, I wonder what the WOD is today. via GIPHY Wait, THAT’S THE WOD?! Oh, sh*t, f*ck, sh*t. I might as well just go home and have a glass of wine instead. via GIPHY No, FOCUS. Think positively. I can do this. I can do this. I CAN DO THIS. via GIPHY I mean, hey, all my friends are here! via GIPHY It’ll be fun! via …

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It’s Not Fair (but You Have to Do It Anyway)

We all know that gaining weight as we age is pretty common (and that losing it becomes more difficult year after year). Dropping a few extra pounds now, in my late 30s, is a wholly different experience than it was in my 20s — and, from what I understand, it’s likely to be a completely different story when I hit 40. via GIPHY A friend of mine recently shared her experience, saying that her weight didn’t creep up when she turned 40 — it hit her like a truck. And since she was already active and stuck to a pretty …

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Podcast Ep 45: Alison Feller of “Ali on the Run”

For this episode we talk with the one and only Alison Feller of the Ali on the Run blog and Ali on the Run Show podcast. She is an avid runner with six complete marathons and lots of half marathons under her belt. Which is amazing for anyone, but an especially remarkable achievement considering that she deals with Crohn’s Disease — a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract. In this very candid chat, Ali gets real about how Crohn’s affects not just her running schedule but also her everyday life. (Spoiler: she is not always …

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Your Illustrated Guide to CrossFit

We’ve written about CrossFit quite a bit. Because — especially for the beginner — there’s a lot to learn. Like, what the lingo means. The myths. The workouts. The gear. And, how to stay injury-free. And this infographic created by eReplacementParts with the foundational movements, WODs and benefits of CrossFit breaks it all down in a really cool, illustrated way. Source: eReplacementParts.com Another benefit of CrossFit that I can personally attest to? Improved self confidence and an overall feeling of badassness. It’s my favorite benefit, in fact. —Jenn

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Why You Should Walk Your Dog (or Someone Else’s) Today

Taking your dog (or someone else’s) for a walk is seriously awesome for the both of you. And this post written by Casey Dickson, community member at Rover.com — which is the nation’s largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers — breaks down why. These days exercise takes many forms, and many of them are expensive. From gym memberships to studio classes, it can be hard to find a consistent workout regimen that fits within a reasonable budget (and that you work into a long-term routine). We all know that walking and moving around in general is good …

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How a Flatlander Trains to Run Up a Mountain

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 training for it even though she lives far from the mountains! According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, flatland is defined as “a region in which the land is predominantly flat and lacks significant variation in elevation.” Wiktionary breaks it down further, describing a flatlander as “a person who lives at low altitude (used by those living at higher altitudes).” Now I …

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Power Songs That’ll Take Your Workout Into Overdrive

You know when you’re in the middle of a workout and the PERFECT workout song comes on? And your energy level goes from this … via GIPHY to this … ? via GIPHY Well, today, we’ve got a whole playlist of workout songs that do just that. They all have awesome can’t-quit/gotta get-movin’ lyrics, a driving beat that builds and intensity that just makes you want to go full-out beast mode. Get the full Power Playlist here or below! Now, these are the power songs that get us moving, but we want to add even more tracks to make this …

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Podcast Episode 44: Devyn Sisson and ‘Kitchen Intuition’

In this episode we have a fun chat with self-taught chef and self-declared “foodie extraordinaire” Devyn Sisson. Devyn recently wrote Kitchen Intuition, and is the daughter of Mark Sisson of Mark’s Daily Apple. So, it’s pretty darn safe to say that she was indoctrinated into a healthy lifestyle at a young age. In fact, Devyn became so consumed with eating perfectly that she developed an eating disorder called Orthorexia Nervosa, which is an obsession with healthy eating where sufferers are so worried about any possible negatives in their food choices that can’t enjoy eating anything. While studying for her Master’s in Spiritual …

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sweat (and More!)

Ever wondered if you sweat more than the normal person? Why sweat from some areas (ew) smells worse than when it’s from other areas? And what you can do about it if you are a hot, sweaty mess even when you’re not in the gym? This infographic from Fitness Review breaks it all down! Learn anything new? I didn’t know that about caffeine and sweat. Good thing I don’t mind working up a good sweat at the gym — not sure I’ll ever give up my morning cup of Joe. Ha! —Jenn

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Review: Life’s Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow

Immediately after I finished Susan Lacke’s new book (it’ll be out in November, so pre-order now!), Life’s Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow, I sent her an email. Susan wrote for us from 2012-2016, and I’ve always found her to be not only a great writer but also one of the most hilarious people around — the kind of person that will say something so funny that your green smoothie shoots right out of your nose. And her book? It’s all that and more. Susan tells the story of her unlikely friendship with her uber fit boss Carlos, who helps …

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The Essential CrossFit Outfit

  I remember when I first started doing CrossFit-style workouts, I pretty much wore yoga pants and running shoes to every class. But now? There’s SO much CrossFit-specific apparel and gear out there. And it’s hella cute and/or hella functional (or both!). Take these five products for example. They pretty much make up the essential CrossFit outfit! Funny Tank: Boxstar Tanks CrossFitters take their workouts seriously. They take their PRs seriously. They do NOT take themselves seriously though. Case in point, the number of hilarious tanks out there. From dirty puns to carb jokes, apparel companies like Boxstar create inside …

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From Legally Blonde to Atomic Blonde (With Wonder Woman in Between)

I love old movies. Audrey Hepburn and Carey Grant can easily transport me to another time and place for an entire afternoon, although, truthfully, a pretty significant willing suspension of disbelief is at play, too. I mean, the last time I watched How to Marry a Millionaire, I laughed out loud at so many scenes. Of course they were outdated. The whole premise is outdated and far, far away from my feminist tendencies. But I can still enjoy it because it was filmed in another era entirely — an era that far predates me. Movies that came out within my lifetime, however? Well, …

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Podcast Ep 43: Cat Lincoln, CEO of CLEVER

If your career isn’t everything you want it to be and you need some inspiration to try something new, you will love this episode with Cat Lincoln, founder and CEO of Clever. (You might recognize the award-winning, multi-million-dollar influencer marketing company from Batkid Make-a-Wish Day in San Francisco in 2013). Cat went from working the hardcore banking life to being a lifestyle blogger to eventually creating her own social media business and being recognized as a Fortune 500 executive. Bam! In this episode (which is part of our Like a Boss series — get them all here!), Cat talks about the …

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Why Some Songs Just Make You Want to Move

Truth: If you play “Too Legit to Quit” during a workout, two things will happen: 1) I will do this with zero embarrassment (the hand gesture, not the dancing*): via GIPHY And … 2) I will take my intensity to another level. via GIPHY Turns out, this isn’t just because I’m a child of the early 90s and have a big ol’ soft spot for MC Hammer. It’s because SCIENCE! Jazzercise.com put out this cool infographic with what makes up a really great workout song, and it’s pretty fascinating! What workout song pumps you up every time? Second on my …

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The Fit Bottomed Girls Anti-Diet: Gourmet Mini Pizza Delights

If you don’t have a copy of The Fit Bottomed Girls Anti-Diet: 10-Minute Fixes to Get the Body You Want and a Life You’ll Love, you’re missing out. It came out a few years ago, written by Jenn and Erin, the founders of FBG. If you’re an FBG, you need this book. This isn’t actually a book review, but if it was, 5 stars! But it’s not. One of the first pieces I immediately jumped into was the recipe section (pages 281-292). I’m not a great cook and definitely not on my FBG cooking game. Long recipes stress me out, …

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18 Uncomfortable Truths About Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

10 Things I Wish I Knew About My Vagina When I Was Younger

I’m really lucky in that, when I was growing up, my mom was very open about all things “becoming a woman.” We talked about sex, she helped me figure out the whole pads and tampons thing, and I always felt like I could ask her anything about my body. It wasn’t until the other day, when I was talking about this article with a friend, that I realized just how lucky I was to have a mom that was, honestly, pretty enlightened and progressive about her body and wasn’t shy to pass that knowledge on to me (thanks, Mom!). I …

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5 Ways to 80s-ify Your Workout

The 80s were great, right? via GIPHY And if you’ve been feeling nostalgic for a more-neon and less-plugged-in time (like, totally, please), why not give your next workout a good ol’ rad blast from the past with these five fun ideas? via GIPHY Your Outfit: Rainbow Gym Shorts from the Ban.do Camp Collection If you want to rock a leotard, rock it. But if not (that is one trend we’re okay with staying the past), how about going a little 80s with your shorts? These both remind us of gym class and Rainbow Brite, which is pretty freakin’ rad. Your …

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