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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 15, 2013
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival — you'll come for the scenery, you'll stay for the beer.
At least that's what the tagline should be. The course is flat and fas...
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By Colleen Kratofil
on May 11, 2013
The summer can bring unwanted and unnecessary pressure to look your best. The talk of "swimsuit season" and the influx of fad diets can leave any sporty girl with po...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 10, 2013
You may have heard the term "Capoeira" floating around. You may have even seen this form of martial arts in action, but you're probably not familiar with the deep-se...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 4, 2013
It should be pretty obvious that to be a trainer on The Biggest Loser, you need to have a fire within you that can light a torch of motivation in someone else, but i...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 10, 2013
Think back to the first time you ran a whole mile, the first time you sunk a three-point shot or the first time you executed a back handspring without a spot. Do you...
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By Colleen Kratofil
on April 4, 2013
If you stop to think about it, what would you do if you were attacked on the street? You’re walking home, you can see your apartment in sight and all of a sudden you...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 12, 2013
There are roughly 200,000 incidences of ACL injury each year, and almost half of them result in reconstructive surgery. And while men still sustain a greater total n...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on February 17, 2013
Chances are you know a little something about heart rate training, Maybe you've been using a heart rate monitor or testing your pulse during exercise, or maybe you j...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on February 6, 2013
How often do you stop and think about the disparity between problems faced in the US and problems faced around the world? As we struggle with childhood obesity and t...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 25, 2013
A show of hands - how many of you regularly think about your bone health? Not many? That's what I thought. Bone health is one of those things that gets pushed to...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 14, 2013
Promax DOer, Kacie Fischer Cleveland, could be one of the coolest women I've ever talked to. Seriously. She talks the way you know she lives - fast, furious and comp...
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By Colleen Kratofil
on December 17, 2012
Tanna Frederick has a lot on her plate: acting in two upcoming films, working with the charity Project Save Our Surf and training for a marathon, so just how does sh...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 12, 2012
About a year ago I received a pair of Kings of Cole sweatpants. Slouchy, comfortable and cute, they quickly became my go-to sweatpants to wear around the house. Whic...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 9, 2012
If your Sunday afternoons are spent tracking your fantasy football team and cheering on your favorite players, you're not alone. Female football fans are a growi...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on November 26, 2012
Once upon a time, kids spent their afternoons running around the neighborhood, tearing through the parks and complaining when the sun went down because their moms wo...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on November 11, 2012
"In nine months your body changes more than a man's body will change in his whole life!" exclaims Lisa Druxman, the founder of Stroller Strides, a nati...
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By Robyn Macy
on October 22, 2012
November 4th marks this year’s SkyRise Chicago, the tallest stair-climbing event in this country. Able participants from around the world walk, sprint or jog u...
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By Colleen Kratofil
on October 12, 2012
Celebrity Makeup Artist Tara Loren does it all: commercials, print ads, film, TV, red carpets and music videos - chances are you’ve seen her work. Loren h...
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By Katelyn Chef
on September 17, 2012
Whether you are a diehard CrossFitter, marathon runner, triathlete or just someone who wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle, going to the gym can sometimes be a str...
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By Ruthie Sidell
on September 8, 2012
With her own website and 144,000 subscriber YouTube channel, HaulerDeals' Evelina Barry is taking on the heavy-hitting world of fashion by storm. As an aspiring...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on June 27, 2012
In today's world, it's tough to live a healthy, balanced life. Even active women can get sucked into fast food living, dieting and disordered exercise that s...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on June 6, 2012
Here's a quick quiz:
Do you like exercising outdoors?
Do you ever find bicycling uncomfortable or tedious?
Do you enjoy running?
Do you want your fitness to be...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 25, 2012
Athletes are inspirational. It doesn't matter what kind of athlete - runner, swimmer, gymnast, cheerleader, basketball player - you name it! The time and dedicat...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on May 21, 2012
As a kid, riding a bike didn't seem very complicated. Once the training wheels came off and basic balance was achieved, it seemed completely natural to just grab you...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 18, 2012
I've always said that being an athlete, or being a "sporty girl," is as much about mentality and attitude as it is about actual athletic achievement. B...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on April 7, 2012
There are a number of active adventures on my bucket list, but topping that list is learning to surf. As someone who has always loved the ocean and has spent much of...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 15, 2012
Here at GirlsGoneSporty, we love it when a woman identifies a problem, then sets out to solve it. We love it even more when that woman is still a teenager!Ava Anders...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 7, 2012
Have you ever thought to yourself, "I think I want to inline skate across the country!"?No?Well, me neither, but when I heard that inline skater and Promax...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on March 4, 2012
Old rule: Remove makeup before you workoutNew rule: Choose the right makeup before you workoutLooking hot and looking hot while exercising are two entirely different...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on February 19, 2012
There's no denying the fact that America's love affair with food has turned a little sour. With a fast food restaurant on every corner, instant meals in ever...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on February 9, 2012
There's no denying that athletic "callings" can come at any age, but when Holly Lawson decided to take a boxing class for personal fitness in her twent...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on February 3, 2012
There are still a lot of misconceptions about exercise during pregnancy; namely, that pregnant women should avoid activities that are too strenuous, require balance,...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 24, 2012
If you've ever watched an episode of American Gladiator, you know that the contenders get thrown into an arena with the gladiator, only to be pummeled from all s...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on January 5, 2012
It takes incredible mental and physical strength to get in the boxing ring and fight to the finish, and GirlsGoneSporty wanted to find out how one of today's hot...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 21, 2011
I admit, this article is a little self-serving. First, I love horses – they’re amazing, beautiful, athletic creatures, and I will take any opportunity I...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 12, 2011
Have you ever tried to cut back on sweet, high-fat foods only to realize you start craving them more? It’s the Forbidden Fruit phenomena – as soon as som...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on December 1, 2011
Stars like Kim Kardashian, Cindy Crawford and Jennifer Anniston are known for their rockin' figures, but they don't stay svelte all on their own - it takes a...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on November 12, 2011
There’s not much cooler than the chance to do an exclusive interview with The Most Decorated Gymnast in U.S. history, so I was thrilled to get that opportunity...
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By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed.
on November 2, 2011
What do you get when you cross a black belt martial artist with a professional stuntwoman, a pilot, World Champion kickboxer, mother and nutritionist? Well, you only...
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival — you'll come for the scenery, you'll stay for the beer. At least that's what the tagline should be. The course is flat and fas...
The summer can bring unwanted and unnecessary pressure to look your best. The talk of "swimsuit season" and the influx of fad diets can leave any sporty girl with po...
You may have heard the term "Capoeira" floating around. You may have even seen this form of martial arts in action, but you're probably not familiar with the deep-se...
It should be pretty obvious that to be a trainer on The Biggest Loser, you need to have a fire within you that can light a torch of motivation in someone else, but i...
Think back to the first time you ran a whole mile, the first time you sunk a three-point shot or the first time you executed a back handspring without a spot. Do you...
If you stop to think about it, what would you do if you were attacked on the street? You’re walking home, you can see your apartment in sight and all of a sudden you...
There are roughly 200,000 incidences of ACL injury each year, and almost half of them result in reconstructive surgery. And while men still sustain a greater total n...
Chances are you know a little something about heart rate training, Maybe you've been using a heart rate monitor or testing your pulse during exercise, or maybe you j...
How often do you stop and think about the disparity between problems faced in the US and problems faced around the world? As we struggle with childhood obesity and t...
A show of hands - how many of you regularly think about your bone health? Not many? That's what I thought. Bone health is one of those things that gets pushed to...
Promax DOer, Kacie Fischer Cleveland, could be one of the coolest women I've ever talked to. Seriously. She talks the way you know she lives - fast, furious and comp...
Tanna Frederick has a lot on her plate: acting in two upcoming films, working with the charity Project Save Our Surf and training for a marathon, so just how does sh...
About a year ago I received a pair of Kings of Cole sweatpants. Slouchy, comfortable and cute, they quickly became my go-to sweatpants to wear around the house. Whic...
If your Sunday afternoons are spent tracking your fantasy football team and cheering on your favorite players, you're not alone. Female football fans are a growi...
Once upon a time, kids spent their afternoons running around the neighborhood, tearing through the parks and complaining when the sun went down because their moms wo...
"In nine months your body changes more than a man's body will change in his whole life!" exclaims Lisa Druxman, the founder of Stroller Strides, a nati...
November 4th marks this year’s SkyRise Chicago, the tallest stair-climbing event in this country. Able participants from around the world walk, sprint or jog u...
Celebrity Makeup Artist Tara Loren does it all: commercials, print ads, film, TV, red carpets and music videos - chances are you’ve seen her work. Loren h...
Whether you are a diehard CrossFitter, marathon runner, triathlete or just someone who wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle, going to the gym can sometimes be a str...
With her own website and 144,000 subscriber YouTube channel, HaulerDeals' Evelina Barry is taking on the heavy-hitting world of fashion by storm. As an aspiring...
In today's world, it's tough to live a healthy, balanced life. Even active women can get sucked into fast food living, dieting and disordered exercise that s...
Here's a quick quiz: Do you like exercising outdoors? Do you ever find bicycling uncomfortable or tedious? Do you enjoy running? Do you want your fitness to be...
Athletes are inspirational. It doesn't matter what kind of athlete - runner, swimmer, gymnast, cheerleader, basketball player - you name it! The time and dedicat...
As a kid, riding a bike didn't seem very complicated. Once the training wheels came off and basic balance was achieved, it seemed completely natural to just grab you...
I've always said that being an athlete, or being a "sporty girl," is as much about mentality and attitude as it is about actual athletic achievement. B...
There are a number of active adventures on my bucket list, but topping that list is learning to surf. As someone who has always loved the ocean and has spent much of...
Here at GirlsGoneSporty, we love it when a woman identifies a problem, then sets out to solve it. We love it even more when that woman is still a teenager!Ava Anders...
Have you ever thought to yourself, "I think I want to inline skate across the country!"?No?Well, me neither, but when I heard that inline skater and Promax...
Old rule: Remove makeup before you workoutNew rule: Choose the right makeup before you workoutLooking hot and looking hot while exercising are two entirely different...
There's no denying the fact that America's love affair with food has turned a little sour. With a fast food restaurant on every corner, instant meals in ever...
There's no denying that athletic "callings" can come at any age, but when Holly Lawson decided to take a boxing class for personal fitness in her twent...
There are still a lot of misconceptions about exercise during pregnancy; namely, that pregnant women should avoid activities that are too strenuous, require balance,...
If you've ever watched an episode of American Gladiator, you know that the contenders get thrown into an arena with the gladiator, only to be pummeled from all s...
It takes incredible mental and physical strength to get in the boxing ring and fight to the finish, and GirlsGoneSporty wanted to find out how one of today's hot...
I admit, this article is a little self-serving. First, I love horses – they’re amazing, beautiful, athletic creatures, and I will take any opportunity I...
Have you ever tried to cut back on sweet, high-fat foods only to realize you start craving them more? It’s the Forbidden Fruit phenomena – as soon as som...
Stars like Kim Kardashian, Cindy Crawford and Jennifer Anniston are known for their rockin' figures, but they don't stay svelte all on their own - it takes a...
There’s not much cooler than the chance to do an exclusive interview with The Most Decorated Gymnast in U.S. history, so I was thrilled to get that opportunity...
What do you get when you cross a black belt martial artist with a professional stuntwoman, a pilot, World Champion kickboxer, mother and nutritionist? Well, you only...