We all need something to rally around, and we need to burn off all that banana bread we've been eating during social distancing. Training for a 5k will keep you busy and it's also a way to give back. Now is the time to sign up and start working on your mileage for a virtual run ...read more
When I can't get to the gym or pilates studio I whip out a few essential pieces of equipment and workout on my own. Setting yourself up with fitness gear doesn't have to be expensive and complicated. Here are my suggestions for outfitting your home with fitness gear and links to ...read more
Cold weather doesn't keep me indoors. Using these six tips for winter running, I stay fit even when the temperatures dip. My next half marathon is set for May. This is the year I'm gunning to break the 1:50 mark. Since I'm not getting any younger (sigh), it's up to me to train ...read more
I refuse to get exhausted by the onslaught of stories of female athletes who have been abused. That's the easy way out. I'm energized to figure out how we can help our girls and start to fix girls sports. This week Nike was once again outed for an anti-female practices. You can ...read more
Yoga has been keeping this mama fit and centered since 1994. That's when I started practicing back in St. Louis at a funky ahsram. While I've changed yoga studies many times, my practice has never stopped. In fact, I practiced through two pregnancies. One thing that helps keep my ...read more
Kit Rich, celebrity trainer and creator of the KICHGO, the big gym in a little bag that weighs than two pounds, knows a thing or two about staying fit and stylish on the go. She works 12 hours a day and has to go from work to social events breaking a sweat. Working with A-list ...read more
Could your kids use some more activity in their lives? Well, never fear. I have some fun fitness ideas for kids to share with you today. I'm of the firm belief that the best thing we can do for our kids is live by example. And that's why I try to fit in some form of activity ...read more
Getting time to work out isn't as easy as it used to be. When I start planning out my week (I use a digital calendar AND a white board), I start with family obligations. First the girls' stuff goes in - teacher conferences, doctors appointments, music and sports. Then I add in ...read more
Change begins with a simple first step. When it comes to making health a priority, moms like me know we need fitness to tackle all the challenges of motherhood. Yet things get in the way of our good intentions. Our children's needs and schedules come before we do. And then it ...read more
My girls may be made of sugar and spice and everything nice, but their feet STINK! We are an active family. We run, we play squash, we hike...we are always on the move. In my family we love cute sneakers and we are proud of our sporty style. We are not proud of our smelly feet. I ...read more
Keeping up your fitness goals can be especially challenging come mid-February. To help fight against the urge to slow down or quit, Gold’s Gym has declared February 22 Commitment Day. At locations throughout the country, they're even offering free workouts and classes along with ...read more
Dieting on your own can be challenging and even alienating at times.. It’s been well-proven that “social dieting” makes weight loss more fun and successful—especially with programs that include elements like the spirit competition, teamwork, encouragement and, of course, gentle ...read more
Have you wanted to get in better shape, but weren’t sure how to get started? Well, I’m here to tell you how, thanks in part to the BodyBoss Ultimate Body Fitness Guide, I’m well on my way to a stronger, fitter body. Because while looking good is a bonus, my mission is to be in ...read more
These days, Mama has no time for herself… and by Mama, I mean moi. Me, myself, and I. Yours Truly. This girl. (Insert hand-raising emoji.) I’m starved for quality me-time—not to mention a facial and a manicure. And as for some fun lighthearted trend-hunting and shopping? Um, ...read more
Working out is not my strong suit. I've never been an avid exerciser, and though I try to get a little cardio for the sake of my health, body, mind and mental sanity, I prefer to do it solo--on a treadmill or the elliptical--safe from the silent judgment of fellow overzealous ...read more
Sometimes living in NYC can be a bit tough, but 9 times out of 10, it completely rocks. Today I hit up JCPenney at the Manhattan Mall where I met professional dancers and TV personalities Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd. Does Dancing With the Stars ring a bell to you? ...read more
Fitting in workouts is never easy for busy parents. Add in the stress of the holidays and workout routines go right out the window. David Kirsch has a new book out to help us stay on the right path--David Kirsch's Ultimate Family Wellness: The No Excuses Program for Diet, ...read more
Held tight? Really relaxed? Next-to-naked? Lululemon is on a mission to help you match your workout wear to your ideal fit feeling. Their recently-released engineered sensation collection works to coordinate how you want to feel during your workout with your workout bottoms. So ...read more
My life is basically one long string of errands. I drop my son off at nursery school… I stop at my local coffee shop for a caffeinated beverage… I run to the pharmacy for a pack of diapers… I pop into the grocery store to buy something to make for dinner… I escape to the gym ...read more
Make the most of the last weeks of summer with this FabFitFun great beauty, health and wellness box. Check out the summer box of full-size samples valued at more than $225. FabFitFun subscription boxes ship 4x per year packed with Beauty, Fitness, Fashion, and Wellness finds. ...read more
Few things can motivate me to run—by choice, that is. (Cardio is not my jam.) But a stylish jogging stroller—well, I'll get my sweat on for the opportunity to test out a hot new piece of baby gear. And the brand new Bugaboo Runner might just be the coolest, sleekest, most amazing ...read more
I've got a new tool to keep my health on track. Microsoft Band, powered by Microsoft Health. This cute little watch goes everywhere with me to track my heart rate, steps, calorie burn and sleep quality. Check out all the features in this video: The band is integrated with great ...read more
For more than ten years, Belabumbum has created loungewear and foundation garments to celebrate a woman's figure from boudoir to baby bump and beyond. The brand's commitment to celebrate and flatter the evolving figure means using luxurious high-quality materials in fashion ...read more
Putting on a bathing suit post-baby is not the biggest confidence booster... I had my second child five months ago, and losing the baby weight has been an uphill battle. I have my work cut out for me, and that's fine--I'm in no rush... (I've got other priorities--like two ...read more
