Q is for Quiet Time
There's something to be said for those individuals who have quiet time in the morning to meditate and spend time with themselves and God during the quiet hours of the morning. They tend to be less stressed and happier people. I know people personally who meditate and are better for it. They are the see the cup half full vs. half empty ...
P is for Push Ups
Any and everyone who knows me knows I enjoy doing push ups. I know that sounds strange but I do. You know why? Due to another "P" word, powerful. It makes me feel powerful.
I do them in boot camp and with my personal trainer. I do them on my own and while working out with my girls. It is my go-to exercise.
I started doing ...
J is for Jump Rope
Easily one of my favorite forms of cardio, I think many of us forget how effective jumping rope is. I decided to buy a jump rope years into my adulthood when I watched Zuzana of Zuzka Light and formerly of the BodyRock TV days jumping rope and working up a sweat. Another fitness guru who got me motivated to jump rope was Jennifer Nicole ...
H is for Health
Health means different things to different people. For some it is physical endurance. For others it is beating a debilitating disease. For others it is improving what they put in their mouth. Define what health is for you and then do you research to optimize it. Do you have high blood pressure? Is it hereditary? What do you need to ...
G is for Goals
I will admit, I am not one to set too many goals when it comes to fitness. A friend once told me to sign up for a race therefore I would have a goal to strive for to help with my long distance run training. It didn’t help – signing up for a half marathon did not actually make me train more or harder than I normally would.
Now ...
In The Gym with Nick Schultz of Red Brook Health & Wellness Center
FFFC: Please introduce yourself to our readers.
NS: My name is Nick Shultz, Executive Director at Red Brook Health & Wellness Center in Owings Mills, Maryland. I oversee the fitness division for David S. Brown Enterprises and our main facility, Red Brook Health & Wellness Center.
FFFC: How did you get started in fitness ...
Get ULTRA RIPPED with the MAN OF STEEL Workout
I was fortunate enough to be invited to the movie premier of Man of Steel before the rest of the world. I was shocked to see how ripped Henry Cavill (Superman) got. After some research I discovered his secret for packing on massive muscle in such a short time. Let me share with you my findings.
First, let me state that Henry Cavill worked with ...
Welcome to the FFFC Runners’ Series
This month Femme Fitale Fit Club will be offering a new series of weekly interviews. Welcome to our Runners’ Series! We are excited to bring you four interviews this month from runners at all different levels. I recently read about the following benefits of running on www.active.com. Check out these ways that running can make you healthier:
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In The Gym with Holistic Health Coach Pia Sterling
FFFC: Please introduce yourself to our readers.
PS: Hello, ladies! My name is Pia Sterling and I’m a certified holistic health coach who supports busy professionals in living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. My role is comparable to a personal trainer or life coach. I provide clients with tools and insights that will result in ...
Back In The Saddle – SOF Boot Camp, Week 3, Day 3
I must be a glutton for punishment. I am signed BACK up for boot camp and we just completed week 3 of a 4-week 1-hour session. This week was BRUTAL. I can't lie. We did more sprints, mile runs, jumping jacks, 1000 abs, squats, lunges, did I say jumping jacks than any top fit athlete, let alone a regular every day Joan like ME has gotten ...
Honest Opinion
I need everyone's honest opinion...SERIOUSLY! Which running app for your phone do you absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE? Oh and WHY do you love it?
Please leave your vote and comments below! Thanks much in advance!
#1: Runkeeper
#2: Mapmyrun
#3: Nike+
Boot Camp Saturday
Hi everyone! Today started off as a wonderful day. Why you ask? Because Sanders Optimum Fitness offerred a Saturday 1-hour session for $20 for those of us not enrolled in the September session. It was great to be able to participate again at a fraction of the cost of an entire session.
My sister neighbor picked me up so we could ...
Core #Workout
In order to strengthen your core and get fabulous abs keep reading. Well there's some things you can do to make that a reality. First head over and read how to get rid of belly fat for good.
After reading that let me first share the parts of the abs these workouts will be working.
Muscles In The Abs And Core
First and foremost abs consist ...
1000 Abs Workout For Women
If you are working on those sexy 6 pack then this high volume 1000 Abs Workout for women is for you. This one might have you not wanting to laugh for a few days.
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1000 ABS FOR WORKOUT ...
Weight-Free Arm #Workout
Who doesn't want nice arms for those sleevless tops or just for sheer strength to pick up and carry groceries and toddlers without a struggle? I know I do. Try this on for size and you don't even have to leave the comfort of your own home. :-)
[Tweet "Develop your arms with this weight-free arms workout. No equipment needed. #noequipmen...
RIP Michael Clarke Duncan
You and your talent will be missed!
Read more about him HERE.
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Bootcamp Kick Butt!
Today I did it ya'll! I survived my FIRST day of bootcamp with Monte Sanders. His program is the Sanders Optimum Fitness bootcamp and it is no joke. For years I have been hearing about it from my friend but never really paid that much attention to it since I felt my gym membership was enough. Well I was ready to challenge myself and kick ...
