We all have those days when the thought of getting out of bed for a workout is the least appealing idea. Even disciplined athletes aren’t immune to these slumps and need extra motivation to stay focused. Professional volleyball player and Fitbit ambassador Gabby Reece is no exception. When I spoke with Gabby at a recent…
Pulling myself out of bed at 6:14 a.m. to catch the 6:29 bus to make a 7 a.m. cardio class would’ve sounded absolutely effing nuts if you had proposed the idea to me a couple years ago. Related Stories:The 1 Thing That Got Me to Start Working Out That’s because working out never sounded fun…
Jessie Graff made headlines earlier this Summer when she qualified for American Ninja Warrior while dressed as Wonder Woman. Jessie has since moved on to officially compete in the show and just made history as the first woman to complete the first course in the national finals. Referred to as the Stage One course, the…
Starting a new workout – or starting exercise in general – can be scary. When I first started my own fitness journey, I was nearly paralyzed by fear. The general anxiety: “What if I fail?” The self-consciousness: “What if I’m so bad and everyone is judging me?” and “I’m going to be the slowest runner,…
Hannah Bronfman really does it all. The It girl, Adidas ambassador, and founder of health and wellness site HBFit is always on the go and always trying a new workout – it’s like she never loses steam. When we talked to Hannah last week, we had to ask her what her “secret” is for always…
It may have taken you months or years to put on those extra pounds, so you can’t expect the weight to just fall off after one salad and a run. Slimming down takes time and all the healthy choices you make every single day bring you one step closer to a fitter, stronger you. Here…
Despite spending three to four days a week in the gym throughout most of my 20s, I never considered myself to be strong. I worked out pretty aimlessly, never really having a plan or a goal. When I eventually took up cycling and running, it gave me that extra push to work harder and go…
Listening to Simone Biles talk about her love of shopping or her favorite lip gloss, she sounds like any other American teenager. But looking at the 19-year-old gymnast tells another story. She may be small, but she’s built like a superhero. Her 4′ 8″ frame is packed with muscle. With this compact strength, Simone is…
Having a bad day? Heading out for a run or fitness class is sure to flip your mood around, but exercise can also change your outlook and give your life deeper meaning. Here are 16 quotes that illustrate how working out can teach you life’s most important lessons.
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Sitting motionless in my kitchen, staring blankly and hopelessly at my pantry, I felt the onset of an anxiety attack. As a complete and total omnivore (I truly eat all the foods), it was the first time I didn’t know what I was “allowed” to eat – and I was SO hungry. My doctor had…
