year : 2012 452 results

How Bad Do You Want It Workout

  This workout session was a very intense yet exhilirating one.  We went nonstop in a major superset with a lot of exercises and then just repeated.  I am feeling it now in my glutes!  Try it and tell me how you feel afterwards. Equipment needed:  Barbell Platform or step bench Bench Exercise Reps Weight in   Pounds ...

The Early Bird

There is an old cliche - the early bird catches the worm and you know - when it comes to working out, that's me.  See I am an early riser and someone who has the most of her energy in the morning hours vs. the afternoon or evening timeframe.  I wake up bursting...and ready to do something.  That is why an early morning run is the best for ...

FFF Challenge #3: Eat at least 3 servings of fruit

I hope everyone participated in last week's challenge and adopted it as a new healthy habit.  Eating breakfast daily is extremely important.  The women of Femme FITale participated in large numbers consistently and I am very happy about that.  Today is the start of a new weekly challenge. Drum roll please..............this week's challenge ...

I’m Too Old For This Workout

This workout had me crawling out of the gym.  I mean...literally on hands and knees crawling past folks coming in the door! Equipment needed:  Hamstring curl machine Stepmill Bosu ball First Set Exercise Reps Weight Hamstring curl 12 60 lbs Hamstring curl - top half 12 60 lbs Hamstring curl - pulses 12 30 lbs Walking ...

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Fitness Idol – Jade Teta and Jill Coleman

A few nights ago on Facebook the Metabolic Effect team hosted a 1 hour Q&A session with Jade Teta who is one of the authors of The Metabolic Effect Diet book.  He is a biochemist, holistic physician and personal trainer!  Phew!  The session was wonderful and it looked like he responded to each and every person's questions.  I was impressed ...

Represent Your Clique

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Heart Rate Monitor Watch

About 3 weeks ago I posted about losing my beloved Sportline heart rate monitor.  I have no idea how I lost it.   I went running with a friend from college, documented my workout in Runkeeper and then went to the grocery store.  We returned, we made smoothies and then she was on her way.  Well I looked high and low for that puppy and could ...

Is It Over Yet Workout

I recently started running the neighborhood with one of my neighbors.  The entire run is 3.65 miles and includes hills with varying grades.  The first hill is extremely STEEP!  Anywho we both workout with trainers on Tuesday and Thursday and decided to run together on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Well she texted (sp?) me last night wanting to know ...

In The Gym with Jaquelyn Kastelic

I first read about Jaquelyn in a fitness magazine.  It was near the end of last year and there was this article about a petite woman who lifts MASSIVE weights so I read her story.  I was impressed with her ever since.  I have "liked" her page on Facebook, figured out when I will be able to try her Crossfit "box" located in Virginia (haven't ...

HIIT the Hills Routine

Ok I am not going to lie..you will be WHIPPED after this one but it will be all worth it!  If anyone is like me (I'm currently working on Operation Bikini Bahamas) then to achieve my current fitness goals will require some heavy-handed workouts!  If you are with me, and have your own personal fitness mission for the summer leave a comment and ...

HIIT Cardio Routine – Only 20 Minutes

Sooooo here we are with a HIIT routine that is sure to get your fat cells hopping MAD!  This routine is only 20 minutes but let me tell you - don't let the short routine fool ya!  This is a doozy!  I had to hold on at the end for fear of embarrassing myself by rolling off the back, ending up on my back while gym-goers around me look on with ...

Bodyweight Workout for Beginners

One of our absolute favorite online workout personalities is Marianne.  She has a youtube channel (Kitty8trim) as well as a fitness blog/site (myohmytv.com) where she showcases several workout moves using step benches, kettle bells, your own body weight and free weights.  She recently started publishing videos in an actual gym using Smith ...

Get It In Workout

Typically once a week I workout with a trainer and a friend of mine together in a group.  Below is one of the workouts she had for us. Equipment Needed: Water Towel Positive attitude Row machine Cable machine Exercise Reps Weight Cable Machine Squat   position row 12 22.5 lbs Lunge back   row 12 22.5 lbs Standing   chest ...

In The Gym with Althea Thompson

I am super excited to share this very first "In The Gym" interview with all of you because it is about a person I find simply AMAZING!  Read on and find out why she is fabulous. FFF: Tell our readers about yourself. Althea: I am a wife, mother of 2, studio owner, Yoga & Pilates instructor, wellness professional, author, on-air ...

Tank Top Arms Workout

Try this workout to develop beautifully toned arms with this Tank Top Arms Workout. Who can perform this workout? If you have mobility in your shoulders and elbows you can perform this workout.  Before starting or trying any new exercise program be sure to consult with your physician first. [Tweet "Use this workout to get your arms tank top ...

Are We Done Yet Workout

So today we hit the Smith Machine pretty hard.  I was a bit winded due to the extended weekend of lazying around and hanging out at the amusement park but I got up early and pushed on.  Didn't help that I only got about 5.5 hours of sleep last night.  I know I know I must do better but was watching the movie "Contraband" and just had to see ...