It’s time I got something off my chest. I have a secret. It’s one I’ve been trying to cover it up since I was about thirteen. Until recently I was ashamed of it. In fact, I can’t truly say it doesn’t still ... Continue Reading
Mom, Author, Runner, and Coach: An Interview With Kristina Pinto
Last week I reviewed the bookFit and Healthy Pregnancy, Kristina Pinto’s new resource for pregnant women. As I mentioned in the review, Kristina’s book is an excellent addition to the rather short list of ... Continue Reading
How to Lift Like a Girl, Build a Better Body, and Be More Awesome
You’ve already seen why lifting like a girl is a great way to build a better body and be more awesome. Now it’s time for you to discover how to Lift Like a Girl. Lifting Like a Girl hinges on four ... Continue Reading
Lift Like a Girl – Build the Body You Want and Be More Awesome
“Um, why would I want to lift like a girl?” he asked with a smirk while pointing at my T-shirt that had “Lift Like a Girl” written across the front. “Because I’m stronger than you,” I happily ... Continue Reading
Training During Pregnancy: How to Modify Your Workout Without Losing Your Workout
Women who have trained prior to pregnancy probably won't be thrilled about some of the exercise rules and regulations you find in books and online. No muscle ups, crunches, knees to elbows, or jumping? No ... Continue Reading
10 Articles For Expecting Moms – Why and How to Exercise During Pregnancy
Health starts in the womb, and exercise is one of the best ways to give your baby a healthy start. Regular physical activity decreases the chances of common pregnancy complications and promotes general ... Continue Reading
Training For Two: Exercise and Raging Hormones
In last week's article, I discussed some of the cardiovascular changes that occur during pregnancy. It's important for trainers and pregnant women to be aware of these changes and tailor their training ... Continue Reading
Product Review: The Diva Cup
I’ve always felt as though I should be exempt from having a menstrual period. I have the body of a small boy and therefore it didn’t seem fitting. Still, when I was about 13, my cycle began and I’ve had to ... Continue Reading
I’m Your Venus: Fitness and Fertility
It’s amazing how fast children catch on to the ‘having a baby’ thing. My four-year-old already talks about her 93 daughters and two sons, soon to be three. My one-year-old daughter fawns over babies in the ... Continue Reading
Ladies Only: 9 Women’s Fitness Articles
Let's face it: women have some challenges when it comes to health and fitness. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean you have to train smart. Here are 9 no-nonsense articles for ladies who ... Continue Reading
Product Review: “Lift Like a Girl” Program by Nia Shanks
Lift Like a Girl is a refreshing program for women who want to get stronger. I would highly recommend it for women who are looking for a new take on strength training – minus pink 3 lb. dumbbells – and ... Continue Reading
Train Like A Man, But Eat Like A Woman!
Ladies, we have made some amazing strides in a short amount of time. We’ve moved from pink weights to swinging kettlebells almost as heavy or heavier than we are. Women of all types and ages have taken the ... Continue Reading
Can Your Abs Split In Two? 5 Important Facts About Diastasis Recti
I remember being very disturbed when I heard a woman say she couldn’t do crunches because her abdominal muscles had “split in two” after she had a baby. I was about seventeen at the time and I was alarmed. ... Continue Reading
The Heraean Games: Not Just For Sparta
Every fourth year there is woven for Hera a robe by the Sixteen women, and the same also hold games called Heraea. The games consist of foot-races for maidens. These are not all of the same age. The first ... Continue Reading
12 Reps with Nicole Crawford, Women’s and Family Fitness Expert
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to our newest feature - 12 Reps. In each appearance of 12 Reps, our coaches, writers, and occasional guests will be answering the same twelve questions each time. Go "into the ... Continue Reading
DVD Review: “Slimnastics” by Nicole Glor
I never was the cheerleading type, but secretly I always wanted to be able to know how to do herkies and toe touches. My inner cheerleader and I got to know other recently (in the privacy of my home, ... Continue Reading
RXSTAR: 10 Photos To Get You Off Your Butt
If you've spent much time on Facebook and you have even a few friends who do CrossFit then you've probably seen the motivational graphic design works of Aly Willier and RXSTAR. RXSTAR's work, however, is ... Continue Reading
Breast Augmentation and the Athlete: What Women Need to Know
One of the most popular articles I ever wrote for a website was for my own blog and was about breast augmentation. I wrote about my experience of choosing the surgery and, in particular, my perspective on ... Continue Reading
