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By Jennifer McCamish
on May 23, 2013
The Rockettes are famous for their leggy, eye-high kicks, so when training clients I frequently get the question, “How can I get those dancer’s legs?” Here are three...
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on May 23, 2013
You've probably heard of cross-training — the idea that while training for one sport or fitness activity, you should incorporate other sports or types of training in...
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By Arianny Celeste
on May 21, 2013
I’m very excited to share with you the training system that helped changed my body to what it looks like today!
In 2010, right before my Maxim cover shoot, I starte...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 18, 2013
There's no debating the fact that pregnancy can mess with your workout mojo. Your center of gravity shifts, your heart rate increases and you've got more blood pumpi...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 17, 2013
You may have seen my rave review of Dancers Shape in Austin, Texas. Well, I couldn't get enough, so the studio's owner, Jennifer McCamish, was kind enough to have me...
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By Tracey English
on May 15, 2013
So, we run, we lift, we bike, we swim, we work hard, but how often, really, do we focus on building our core strength?
Probably not often enough!
It's so important...
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By Lillian McTernan
on May 13, 2013
Every spring, use of the term "beach body" becomes more prevalent than blooming flowers and more widespread than pollen-induced allergies.
TV commercials entice you...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 11, 2013
The last time I took a cycling class was in 2002. Group cycling was just catching on as a fitness trend, and I was pumped to try a class.
I was sorely disappointed....
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By Marielle Burch
on May 8, 2013
Ready or not, bikini season is upon us! Most women I talk to (including myself) want to focus attention on toning up their butts, abs and arms before strutting aroun...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 5, 2013
There's truly nothing I love more than trying a new workout program, so I was thrilled when Cultivate PR and Jennifer McCamish, the owner and Director of Programming...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 3, 2013
Every year the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) releases a study on emerging fitness trends. This year was no different, and even though the 2013 fitness t...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 29, 2013
I like to think I have some booty-shaking moves.
I don't.
But the beauty of my self-delusion is that I have no shame when it comes to trying rhythm-requiring, hard...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 19, 2013
Following on the heels of the terrible events of the Boston Marathon, the 2013 Virgin London Marathon is even more important than usual. As athletes reel from the lo...
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By Krista Stryker
on April 19, 2013
What's the best way to celebrate Earth Day?
With a workout you can do outdoors, of course!
Because when you do this workout in your backyard, at your local park, o...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 15, 2013
Gyms are expensive buggers to run. Between the cost of equipment, the overhead of rent, electricity, gas and water and the ongoing maintenance costs... not to mentio...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 9, 2013
The Central Park Challenge is an incredible day of activities all with the goal of raising funds and awareness for individuals with developmental disabilities and th...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 9, 2013
Every year you hear stories about athletes collapsing and dying while playing sports. Student athletes are more susceptible to this type of sudden heart failure beca...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 6, 2013
Neon colors, leg warmers and mini skirts aren't the only '80s trends that are back in business — roller skating is heating up, too! So go ahead and dust off you...
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By Krista Stryker
on April 5, 2013
Barefoot training is all the rage these days.
Though shoes of the past were ultra-supportive and even bulky, these days it's more common to see exercisers in minima...
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By Emma Hill
on April 4, 2013
Singer/songwriter and yoga instructor Emma Hill offers tips for staying grounded while traveling
When I’m out on the road, my mat comes with me. My time on my mat i...
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By Erin Kreitz Shirey
on April 1, 2013
You run, but you know you need to strength train too. Increased training time is a challenge, since your miles covered are of utmost importance; however, you ha...
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By Krista Stryker
on March 19, 2013
Feeling inspired this March to run, jump and move like a basketball player?
Well, while you may never to be able to dunk like Lebron James, you can still get in inc...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 17, 2013
Stores are flooded with swimwear this time of year, but much of what hangs on the racks won't get you through a 500-meter open water swim or a tough game of sand vol...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 16, 2013
Spring is heatin' up, and your bike is calling your name. Whether you're a fair-weather-cyclist or a committed competitor, now's the time to inventory your biking ap...
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By Marielle Burch
on March 15, 2013
We all love springtime: more daylight, warmer weather and birds chirping. It’s also about this time that, if you've been working hard in the gym on your New Year's r...
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By Theresa Myers
on March 6, 2013
Interested in investing in a piece of fitness equipment that will keep track of how many hours of exercise you’ve logged and the number of calories you’ve burned, wh...
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By Krista Stryker
on March 5, 2013
If you're lucky, the snow is starting to melt outside and the cherry blossoms and tulips are making their first appearance.
Or, depending on where you live, maybe y...
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By Krista Stryker
on February 21, 2013
Sure, you know exercise is good for you. It keeps your weight in check, makes you stronger, and keeps your heart running smoothly into old age.
But did you know tha...
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By Erin Kreitz Shirey
on February 10, 2013
Valentine's Day is almost here. Have you thought of what you want to give your Turtle Dove? Your Better Half? Your LOVER-Runner? Why not give him or her a workout yo...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on February 10, 2013
Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador, Jennifer Hudy, shares her experience as a new CrossFitter, answering the question, "What is CrossFit training... and what's it like to...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on February 9, 2013
When asked, "What fitness songs do you never get tired of listening to?", the GGS Ambassadors had lots of great answers! Check out their responses and enjoy listenin...
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By Krista Stryker
on February 5, 2013
There's no doubt about it: engaging in heart pumping, sweat-inducing exercise is the best way to keep that pumper happy.
And there's no need to spend hours in the g...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on February 2, 2013
Sometimes enough is enough. You hit that wall where you just say, "It's time for things to change." And on January 16th, Angela Doles hit her wall. That was the day...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 21, 2013
Core routines don't have to be boring! As part of our 31 days of fitness series, we're bringing the fun with these exercises to strengthen core muscles. Ther...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 21, 2013
As part of our 31 Days of Fitness series, we've included a few high intensity training workouts. This is our second, four-minute Tabata routine that's sure t...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 20, 2013
This cardio circuit training routine is just five minutes long, but you should repeat it three to six times to fulfill a longer workout. While we used Lebert Equaliz...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 16, 2013
The stability ball could be one of the greatest fitness inventions of all times. Put it to use in new and interesting ways when you combine it with your Lebert Equal...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 16, 2013
Barre workouts are all the rage right now, and for good reason - they give you those dancer's legs! Put your Lebert Equalizer bars to work with these at-home bar...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 13, 2013
A Tabata routine is an intense workout plan that includes eight, 20-second bouts of exercise with 10 seconds rest between each bout. In a true Tabata workout, each e...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 11, 2013
This quick workout is designed around six exercises to strengthen core muscles, including your rectus abdominis, obliques and transverse abdominis. The workout itsel...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 10, 2013
It's time to stretch! Flexibility is one of the five components of fitness, and it's extremely important for your balance, coordination and mobility to remai...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 9, 2013
Who says you can't get a great upper body workout in in less than eight minutes? This superset routine will target all the major muscle groups of your back, ches...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 8, 2013
Don't underestimate this workout! While each circuit is just five minutes long, when you perform it two to three times in a row, you'll think you just finish...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 7, 2013
A strong back is a sexy back, and a well-shaped back requires regular attention in the weight room. You don't have to do a million lat pulldowns or pullups to ge...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 5, 2013
Hip flexibility is incredibly important when it comes to quality of life, mobility and sport performance. Tight hips can lead to a shortened gait, slowed speed, dimi...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 4, 2013
Today's core workout is challenging and fun! With 11 different exercises, you'll be changing gears frequently which will distract you from how hard you'r...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 2, 2013
Today's 10-minute arm circuit is a killer! Even if you don't have Lebert Equalizer Bars, you can still play along. Just perform the video circuit twice throu...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 2, 2013
It's January! Kick off your month right with the Girls Gone Sporty 31 Days of Fitness challenge sponsored by Lebert Fitness. Each workout features exercises perf...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 29, 2012
Dubbed the "Queen of Fitness" by Access Hollywood, Kiana Tom is back with live online workouts. Kiana's Fit Mom TV features live workouts on Mondays, W...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 26, 2012
To help you get a jumpstart on your New Year's Resolutions for 2013, we "hungout" with the women of Believe I Am. Lo (Lauren Fleshman) and Ro (Roisin M...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 15, 2012
Runners are a breed of their own. They're willing to put their bodies on the line, sacrifice their time and spend hours hitting the treadmill and the pavement fo...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 9, 2012
If there's one thing I could shake into people, it's to forget about weight. I'm probably going to lose this battle, especially since the first thing you...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 6, 2012
Kettlebells have been used by fitness enthusiasts for hundreds of years. Seriously -- hundreds of years! And while it's true that they've just recently re-en...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on November 28, 2012
It's an unfortunate fact that women tend to store fat in the back of their arms. Left unchecked, this can lead to flappy, flabby "bat wings." While you...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on November 28, 2012
Any time you consider starting a new sport or activity, there are barriers to overcome. And when it comes to backpacking, those barriers can seem pretty daunting. I...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on November 15, 2012
One winter spent running in the Pacific Northwest without waterproof gear was enough to teach me a lesson. It's miserable. Even with layers of clothing on, the w...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on November 7, 2012
No one wants to invest a lot of money in home exercise equipment if it won't deliver the goods. And while all equipment will require actual work on your part to...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on October 25, 2012
The holiday season has arrived, but that's no excuse for slacking on your workouts! Even if you just have 10 minutes to spare, that's plenty of time to fit i...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on September 23, 2012
We all have those days when mustering the motivation to get to the gym or to hit the street for a jog just seems like too much work. This is fine if you're sick...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on September 22, 2012
Not everyone has the money, space or inclination to buy a treadmill or multi-gym for the home, but we all know that getting to the gym isn't always possible. For...
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By Robyn Macy
on September 21, 2012
Ever wonder how to get that primetime look? Well, you might want to get off the couch for this one because here’s a list of small screen stars with hot, fit an...
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By Laura Carrione
on September 13, 2012
We all want to look our best. But does a more toned body necessarily coincide with weight loss? Or is it weight gain in the form of muscle building that actually all...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on September 13, 2012
Chances are you know how to do a squat correctly... but the real question is, are you actually doing it correctly? Sometimes there's a big gap between what we kn...
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By Ruthie Sidell
on September 10, 2012
What Exactly is Ragnar?Ragnar is the overnight running relay race that makes testing your limits a team sport. A team is made up of 6 to 12 individuals; each individ...
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By Robyn Macy
on September 9, 2012
Circling around the block can get dull, not to mention not very effective once your body adjusts to the routine. So why don’t you try running through mud, or i...
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By Johanna Golden
on September 6, 2012
Whether you're a group fitness fanatic who tries all the trends or you're just looking for a fun new way to get active, check out these seven new exercise tr...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on September 2, 2012
You're an athlete. You understand that sometimes you're going to experience muscle tightness and pain. But, there's a big difference between experiencing...
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By Robyn Macy
on September 1, 2012
Summer is on it's way out, but that doesn't mean your routine has to be. Here is a list of some celebrity tricks and workouts that help keep their red carpet...
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By Katelyn Chef
on August 30, 2012
Working out on the elliptical has never looked this good. No one is talking about your booty in those ultra-tight compression shorts or how your fly footwear must ha...
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By Ruthie Sidell
on August 18, 2012
Whether you’re an Olympic gold medalist or an 8:00 a.m. jogger, there is no doubt that blasting your iPod during a workout can get your blood pumping and your feet m...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on August 13, 2012
You run, you lift, you cycle, you play sports. By the time you're done with all the activities you love, who has time for pesky ab exercises? Luckily, there are...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on July 13, 2012
Jumping on a bike and taking a spin around the block seems like a relatively easy thing to do; but hitting the trails for a day of mountain biking? That seems a lot...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on June 9, 2012
Summer is almost here - are you ready for the shorts, skirts and swimsuits that help you stay cool while looking hot? Most athletes have legs they're pretty prou...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on June 4, 2012
The key to getting the most out of your workout is to perform fast, high-intensity workout routines that target your entire body. To help you blast calories, tone th...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 17, 2012
Fact #1: Different people have different goals.Fact #2: To attain different goals, people must train differently.Fact #3: No matter the goal, exercise and fitness pl...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 9, 2012
Your fitness journey is a bit like running hills - sometimes you're up, sometimes you're down...and sometimes you hit a plateau. While plateaus are an expect...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 30, 2012
There's nothing worse than a workout plan that's gone stale, but you don't have to completely alter your program to pump some life back into your routine...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 17, 2012
One of the great things about ab work is that it's really not as complicated as people make it. You don't need to invest in all the fancy gadgets. You don...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 14, 2012
It's not just the boutique fitness studios that are doing cool things, sometimes the "big dogs" come out barking, and that's exactly what Equinox h...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 1, 2012
There's nothing I love more than a great balance exercise. Not only do balance exercises require you to engage more muscle groups during the movement, they'r...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 31, 2012
We have to tell on ourselves here. Despite the craze over the Hunger Games, no one at GirlsGoneSporty has read the books or seen the movie. That's a little like...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 25, 2012
Granted, I took this move straight from Shape Magazine, but it's going to become a regular in my repertoire of jumping exercises. The one-legged plyometric squat...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 16, 2012
It's important to challenge yourself to try new exercises every now and then, so if you're looking for an exercise to add to your routine, consider the rolli...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 15, 2012
Whether or not you're a basketball fan, you could probably learn a thing or two about fitness from a basketball player. Like most other team sports, basketball requi...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 11, 2012
Working out with your man can do wonders for your relationship. Not only does exercise provide the perfect opportunity to share goals and accomplishments, but the bo...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 5, 2012
If you live in the Seattle area, or if you're going to be visiting Seattle during March, you need to take part in The Bar Method Seattle-Eastside's March Mad...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on February 17, 2012
There's no denying that sports drinks taste good. Companies spend millions of dollars annually to develop drinks that appeal to the masses while also ensuring th...
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By Courtney Danielson
on January 27, 2012
Whether your ultimate goal is to run in your town’s annual 5k, or to simply improve your health, most people begin running with the simple goal of running a ce...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 23, 2012
Jumping rope is an excellent high-intensity, high-impact workout that blasts calories at roughly the same rate as running at a 6 mph pace. In fact, according to Disc...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 23, 2012
GirlsGoneSporty wants to provide you with the latest, greatest fitness experiences, and we're super-pumped to provide you with insight into some of the hottest g...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 5, 2012
If your gym hasn't already started offering a Combat Rope class, it's probably just a matter of time. This high-intensity workout routine is slated to be one...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 2, 2012
There have been lots of articles written on basic gym etiquette, so hopefully by now most people know to wipe down machines, unrack weights and to limit time on equi...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 29, 2011
If you've ever witnessed someone running along the road without shoes on, you've probably thought to yourself, "That person's crazy!" And, to s...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 15, 2011
December is a rough month for exercising. So is February. January gets a pass because it's the New Year, and that keeps people motivated, but the rest of winter...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 8, 2011
There's nothing like the smiling face of a four-legged friend to help encourage an active lifestyle, but if you've ever tried to wrangle an excited puppy or...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 1, 2011
As any seasoned trail runner knows, injuries sometimes happen, but the last place you want to find yourself is injured and unprepared. Now a Physician’s Assist...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on November 13, 2011
Now that you’ve recovered from the hubbub of Halloween, It’s time to make a plan of attack for staying fit through Thanksgiving and Christmas. To help yo...
The Rockettes are famous for their leggy, eye-high kicks, so when training clients I frequently get the question, “How can I get those dancer’s legs?” Here are three...
You've probably heard of cross-training — the idea that while training for one sport or fitness activity, you should incorporate other sports or types of training in...
I’m very excited to share with you the training system that helped changed my body to what it looks like today! In 2010, right before my Maxim cover shoot, I starte...
There's no debating the fact that pregnancy can mess with your workout mojo. Your center of gravity shifts, your heart rate increases and you've got more blood pumpi...
You may have seen my rave review of Dancers Shape in Austin, Texas. Well, I couldn't get enough, so the studio's owner, Jennifer McCamish, was kind enough to have me...
So, we run, we lift, we bike, we swim, we work hard, but how often, really, do we focus on building our core strength? Probably not often enough! It's so important...
Every spring, use of the term "beach body" becomes more prevalent than blooming flowers and more widespread than pollen-induced allergies. TV commercials entice you...
The last time I took a cycling class was in 2002. Group cycling was just catching on as a fitness trend, and I was pumped to try a class. I was sorely disappointed....
Ready or not, bikini season is upon us! Most women I talk to (including myself) want to focus attention on toning up their butts, abs and arms before strutting aroun...
There's truly nothing I love more than trying a new workout program, so I was thrilled when Cultivate PR and Jennifer McCamish, the owner and Director of Programming...
Every year the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) releases a study on emerging fitness trends. This year was no different, and even though the 2013 fitness t...
I like to think I have some booty-shaking moves. I don't. But the beauty of my self-delusion is that I have no shame when it comes to trying rhythm-requiring, hard...
Following on the heels of the terrible events of the Boston Marathon, the 2013 Virgin London Marathon is even more important than usual. As athletes reel from the lo...
What's the best way to celebrate Earth Day? With a workout you can do outdoors, of course! Because when you do this workout in your backyard, at your local park, o...
Gyms are expensive buggers to run. Between the cost of equipment, the overhead of rent, electricity, gas and water and the ongoing maintenance costs... not to mentio...
The Central Park Challenge is an incredible day of activities all with the goal of raising funds and awareness for individuals with developmental disabilities and th...
Every year you hear stories about athletes collapsing and dying while playing sports. Student athletes are more susceptible to this type of sudden heart failure beca...
Neon colors, leg warmers and mini skirts aren't the only '80s trends that are back in business — roller skating is heating up, too! So go ahead and dust off you...
Barefoot training is all the rage these days. Though shoes of the past were ultra-supportive and even bulky, these days it's more common to see exercisers in minima...
Singer/songwriter and yoga instructor Emma Hill offers tips for staying grounded while traveling When I’m out on the road, my mat comes with me. My time on my mat i...
You run, but you know you need to strength train too. Increased training time is a challenge, since your miles covered are of utmost importance; however, you ha...
Feeling inspired this March to run, jump and move like a basketball player? Well, while you may never to be able to dunk like Lebron James, you can still get in inc...
Stores are flooded with swimwear this time of year, but much of what hangs on the racks won't get you through a 500-meter open water swim or a tough game of sand vol...
Spring is heatin' up, and your bike is calling your name. Whether you're a fair-weather-cyclist or a committed competitor, now's the time to inventory your biking ap...
We all love springtime: more daylight, warmer weather and birds chirping. It’s also about this time that, if you've been working hard in the gym on your New Year's r...
Interested in investing in a piece of fitness equipment that will keep track of how many hours of exercise you’ve logged and the number of calories you’ve burned, wh...
If you're lucky, the snow is starting to melt outside and the cherry blossoms and tulips are making their first appearance. Or, depending on where you live, maybe y...
Sure, you know exercise is good for you. It keeps your weight in check, makes you stronger, and keeps your heart running smoothly into old age. But did you know tha...
Valentine's Day is almost here. Have you thought of what you want to give your Turtle Dove? Your Better Half? Your LOVER-Runner? Why not give him or her a workout yo...
Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador, Jennifer Hudy, shares her experience as a new CrossFitter, answering the question, "What is CrossFit training... and what's it like to...
When asked, "What fitness songs do you never get tired of listening to?", the GGS Ambassadors had lots of great answers! Check out their responses and enjoy listenin...
There's no doubt about it: engaging in heart pumping, sweat-inducing exercise is the best way to keep that pumper happy. And there's no need to spend hours in the g...
Sometimes enough is enough. You hit that wall where you just say, "It's time for things to change." And on January 16th, Angela Doles hit her wall. That was the day...
Core routines don't have to be boring! As part of our 31 days of fitness series, we're bringing the fun with these exercises to strengthen core muscles. Ther...
As part of our 31 Days of Fitness series, we've included a few high intensity training workouts. This is our second, four-minute Tabata routine that's sure t...
This cardio circuit training routine is just five minutes long, but you should repeat it three to six times to fulfill a longer workout. While we used Lebert Equaliz...
The stability ball could be one of the greatest fitness inventions of all times. Put it to use in new and interesting ways when you combine it with your Lebert Equal...
Barre workouts are all the rage right now, and for good reason - they give you those dancer's legs! Put your Lebert Equalizer bars to work with these at-home bar...
A Tabata routine is an intense workout plan that includes eight, 20-second bouts of exercise with 10 seconds rest between each bout. In a true Tabata workout, each e...
This quick workout is designed around six exercises to strengthen core muscles, including your rectus abdominis, obliques and transverse abdominis. The workout itsel...
It's time to stretch! Flexibility is one of the five components of fitness, and it's extremely important for your balance, coordination and mobility to remai...
Who says you can't get a great upper body workout in in less than eight minutes? This superset routine will target all the major muscle groups of your back, ches...
Don't underestimate this workout! While each circuit is just five minutes long, when you perform it two to three times in a row, you'll think you just finish...
A strong back is a sexy back, and a well-shaped back requires regular attention in the weight room. You don't have to do a million lat pulldowns or pullups to ge...
Hip flexibility is incredibly important when it comes to quality of life, mobility and sport performance. Tight hips can lead to a shortened gait, slowed speed, dimi...
Today's core workout is challenging and fun! With 11 different exercises, you'll be changing gears frequently which will distract you from how hard you'r...
Today's 10-minute arm circuit is a killer! Even if you don't have Lebert Equalizer Bars, you can still play along. Just perform the video circuit twice throu...
It's January! Kick off your month right with the Girls Gone Sporty 31 Days of Fitness challenge sponsored by Lebert Fitness. Each workout features exercises perf...
Dubbed the "Queen of Fitness" by Access Hollywood, Kiana Tom is back with live online workouts. Kiana's Fit Mom TV features live workouts on Mondays, W...
To help you get a jumpstart on your New Year's Resolutions for 2013, we "hungout" with the women of Believe I Am. Lo (Lauren Fleshman) and Ro (Roisin M...
Runners are a breed of their own. They're willing to put their bodies on the line, sacrifice their time and spend hours hitting the treadmill and the pavement fo...
If there's one thing I could shake into people, it's to forget about weight. I'm probably going to lose this battle, especially since the first thing you...
Kettlebells have been used by fitness enthusiasts for hundreds of years. Seriously -- hundreds of years! And while it's true that they've just recently re-en...
It's an unfortunate fact that women tend to store fat in the back of their arms. Left unchecked, this can lead to flappy, flabby "bat wings." While you...
Any time you consider starting a new sport or activity, there are barriers to overcome. And when it comes to backpacking, those barriers can seem pretty daunting. I...
One winter spent running in the Pacific Northwest without waterproof gear was enough to teach me a lesson. It's miserable. Even with layers of clothing on, the w...
No one wants to invest a lot of money in home exercise equipment if it won't deliver the goods. And while all equipment will require actual work on your part to...
The holiday season has arrived, but that's no excuse for slacking on your workouts! Even if you just have 10 minutes to spare, that's plenty of time to fit i...
We all have those days when mustering the motivation to get to the gym or to hit the street for a jog just seems like too much work. This is fine if you're sick...
Not everyone has the money, space or inclination to buy a treadmill or multi-gym for the home, but we all know that getting to the gym isn't always possible. For...
Ever wonder how to get that primetime look? Well, you might want to get off the couch for this one because here’s a list of small screen stars with hot, fit an...
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Chances are you know how to do a squat correctly... but the real question is, are you actually doing it correctly? Sometimes there's a big gap between what we kn...
What Exactly is Ragnar?Ragnar is the overnight running relay race that makes testing your limits a team sport. A team is made up of 6 to 12 individuals; each individ...
Circling around the block can get dull, not to mention not very effective once your body adjusts to the routine. So why don’t you try running through mud, or i...
Whether you're a group fitness fanatic who tries all the trends or you're just looking for a fun new way to get active, check out these seven new exercise tr...
You're an athlete. You understand that sometimes you're going to experience muscle tightness and pain. But, there's a big difference between experiencing...
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Whether you’re an Olympic gold medalist or an 8:00 a.m. jogger, there is no doubt that blasting your iPod during a workout can get your blood pumping and your feet m...
You run, you lift, you cycle, you play sports. By the time you're done with all the activities you love, who has time for pesky ab exercises? Luckily, there are...
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The key to getting the most out of your workout is to perform fast, high-intensity workout routines that target your entire body. To help you blast calories, tone th...
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Your fitness journey is a bit like running hills - sometimes you're up, sometimes you're down...and sometimes you hit a plateau. While plateaus are an expect...
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It's not just the boutique fitness studios that are doing cool things, sometimes the "big dogs" come out barking, and that's exactly what Equinox h...
There's nothing I love more than a great balance exercise. Not only do balance exercises require you to engage more muscle groups during the movement, they'r...
We have to tell on ourselves here. Despite the craze over the Hunger Games, no one at GirlsGoneSporty has read the books or seen the movie. That's a little like...
Granted, I took this move straight from Shape Magazine, but it's going to become a regular in my repertoire of jumping exercises. The one-legged plyometric squat...
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If you live in the Seattle area, or if you're going to be visiting Seattle during March, you need to take part in The Bar Method Seattle-Eastside's March Mad...
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If your gym hasn't already started offering a Combat Rope class, it's probably just a matter of time. This high-intensity workout routine is slated to be one...
There have been lots of articles written on basic gym etiquette, so hopefully by now most people know to wipe down machines, unrack weights and to limit time on equi...
If you've ever witnessed someone running along the road without shoes on, you've probably thought to yourself, "That person's crazy!" And, to s...
December is a rough month for exercising. So is February. January gets a pass because it's the New Year, and that keeps people motivated, but the rest of winter...
There's nothing like the smiling face of a four-legged friend to help encourage an active lifestyle, but if you've ever tried to wrangle an excited puppy or...
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Now that you’ve recovered from the hubbub of Halloween, It’s time to make a plan of attack for staying fit through Thanksgiving and Christmas. To help yo...