Bosu Ball Home Workout

Take your fitness to the next level with this Bosu Ball home workout. Favorite Equipment When I interview fitness professionals and amazing people who have transformed their bodies, I often ask what is their favorite exercise or piece of equipment. Well, after my workout at Brick Bodies on Tuesday, March 10th I pondered the same question and ...

#FitnessFriday – The Best Smoothies In The World Roundup

If you have been reading this blog for some time you know that I totally and completely LOVE drinking my daily smoothies.  They don't have to be green, even though green is delicious and fabulous.  They just have to be chock full of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, filling and delicious. Well I reached out to some more of my blogger ...

Featured Fitale Christel Oerum of The Fit Blog

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. CO:  Hi, my name is Christel and I am a business woman, fitness model, blogger and type 1 diabetic. I was born and raised in Denmark, but moved to the US six years ago with my husband. I have always been interested in health and fitness, but it wasn’t until a few years ago (after I ...

Product Review: Cordskinz

Disclaimer:  I was provided complimentary Cordskinz for the purposes of this review.  As always, all opinions in this product review are my very own honest one.  This post may contain affiliate links. [Tweet "Read my latest review of @TheCordSkinz, an easy and affordable way to keep your earbuds detangled."] I don't know about you but ...

Meal Mondays – Probiotic Green Smoothie

If you have been reading this blog for a while or checking out my Instagram then you know I LOVE a green smoothie.  Well I decided to take this up a notch and add some extra goodies to reduce bloating.  I taste tested this on my cousin and she said it was very good.   [Tweet "Drink this delicious probiotic #greensmoothie and reduce ...

#FitnessFriday – Breakfast Bars

We have been told over and over again the importance of eating breakfast and to avoid skipping meals but with all of our busy hustling and bustling lives, it can be challenging to  A.  Make breakfast ahead of time B.  Not pick up something generally unhealthy on the run So I reached out to some of my fellow fitness blogger friends ...

In the Gym with Ali of the Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. AT:  Hi! My name is Ali, I am 25 years old and I am a first grade teacher in the Baltimore County Public School system. I grew up in a small town in PA but currently live in downtown Baltimore. I love taking pictures, making crafts, dancing, and playing with my Pitbull named Crash. I teach ...

Meal Mondays: Breakfast Egg Muffins

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and sometimes our mornings are so hectic we do not have time to make a nutritious healthy meal before we leave the home.  No fret, make these Breakfast Egg Muffins in advance and preheat in the microwave on high for 45 seconds and never skip breakfast again. [Tweet "Breakfast is the most ...

March It Out Challenge 2015

I am so excited we are doing a challenge this month.  I took a little break from announcing one last month and truth be told, I am late getting the word out on this one but we are doing it!!! [Tweet "Join our March It Out 2015 challenge and get the most steps this month 2 be the winner. #fitnesschallenge"] Let's keep it really simple, ...

#FitnessFriday – Love Grace Juice Cleanse Results

I'm switching things up a little this week.  I want to share with you my experience on my 3-day Love Grace Juice cleanse.  I started it on Friday morning, 2/20/2015 and finished it on Sunday, 2/22/2015. Disclaimer:   I was provided a complimentary 3-day juice cleanse by Love Grace Juice to review.  As always 100% of my statements ...

In The Gym with Maxine of the BuddhiBox

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. MC:  Sure, I attended Santa Clara University for undergrad and shortly after that started working in the Bay Area. I actually started as a marketing manager for a manufacturing company then did a brief stint in advertising. A year into working full time, I decided I need to get away and ...

How To Workout By Your Body Type

By understanding your body type, you can customize a workout program to be more effective than an “out of the box” workout program. Customizing a workout program based on your body type is surprisingly easy. Before you start developing a workout program you have to identify your body type (also called somatotype). There are three basics ...

Meal Mondays: Easy Baked Sweet Potato

[Tweet "Make this easy baked sweet potato recipe and get your fill of fiber and nutrients. #foodie #recipe #boneppetit"] Did you know not all carbs are bad?  There are some carbs that were meant to be eaten and burn slowly and does not spike your blood sugar levels.  Sweet potatoes are just that food.  Today I share how to bake one ...

Get Your Glow On Juice Recipe

Disclaimer:  This post contains produce from Farmivore and affiliate links. If you have been following my Instagram you know that typically on the weekends I start posting new juicing recipes.  Well I thought it made sense to share some of that goodness with you all here on the blog.  Juicing is one of the healthiest habits I have.  I ...

Two Juice Recipes That Save Your Skin

I know the title of this post seems a bit extreme but I am serious.  I watch several YouTube videos and see young ladies on the street either with smathers of or smathering on all of this BB cream and concealer trying to hide the bad skin.  I want to scream at the screen at them every time and let them know if they just eat a well-balanced diet ...

#FitnessFriday – Staying Warm

In case you haven't noticed it is a BEAR out there.  At least in Maryland.  Or should I say HAWK!  The temperatures have dropped and school openings have been delayed and well...its COOOOLD!  Due to the weather and schedule changes I have had to take my workouts indoors inside my home gym but fortunately I have essential equipment in my ...

How HIIT Will Transform Your Body

Keep reading to learn how HIIT can help transform your body. Fitness fads come and go, but this technique called High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is here to stay. What is HIIT? HIIT uses a combination of quick intervals of intense exercise and short recovery periods to increase your heart rate, burn fat and work muscles in a short ...

Urban Remedy One-Day Juice Cleanse Review

  Disclaimer:  I purchased a one-day juice cleanse by Urban Remedy.  As always all opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. If you have been reading this blog for a while you know I love juicing.  I typically juice on a weekly basis but this past weekend was a little different.  We were headed out of town to celebrate my ...

Home Gym Essential Equipment

Who needs a box gym when you can build out your own home gym with these equipment essentials. Due to schedules I have been relegated to working out at home but trust me - I am not disappointed.  I think I have a pretty thorough home gym with a bunch of quality pieces of workout equipment. If you have the right home gym equipment you ...

#FitnessFriday – Adjustments

In this week's edition of #FitnessFriday I had to make some adjustments in order to get my workouts in.  This past weekend I did not complete any workouts and I indulged a bit at a birthday party so I had to make sure I got back on track.  The weekend wasn't a complete bust - I did receive and start drinking my one-day's worth of juices from ...