P90X 2 Phase I Review (The first Experiment a Gym Buddy has ever quit…)

This hilarious video demonstrates the “renegade row with 1/2 lolasana” move. I can’t do it but I love that this guy can! Even better though are his little girls’ modifications. But this is a good example of what I’m talking about: super creative, fun, really wish I could do it. Although you should have seen …

Is Your Period Trying to Tell You Something?

Actually, she’s wearing white pants and as anyone knows you can’t have your period and wear white pants at the same time. Or ride white horses. Or play tennis in a white tennis dress. I’m guessing she’s the girl whose babysitter showed her Jaws at age 5. “Hormonal” is not generally seen as a compliment. …

Is “Fitspiration” Really Any Better Than “Thinspiration”?

I’m not against ALL “fitspo” pictures. Like this one. Nothing motivates me more to workout hard than the thought of getting dropped into a gladiator arena with a bunch of teenagers on a reality show.  The other day as I sat happily pinning away on Pinterest, a taut, perfectly chiseled six-pack caught my eye. No …

From Sugar Rush to Sugar Crush: The Scientific Problem of Jelly Bean Season

This pic is completely irrelevant except as a subtext for telling you that the closest I’ve ever come to a celebrity in real life was sitting just a few rows behind Billy Corgan at a basketball game in the 90’s. It’s my one claim to fame and I’m sticking with it. Plus, Batman is always …

Is Your Workout Really Working? Try this test to see how fit you are!

I would like to point out that right after this pic was snapped, the Gym Buddies left me on top of that stupid gigantic tire. Do you know how hard it is to get off the top of a tire with your legs spread apart like that?! Ever wondered if your workout is, well, working …

Scattershot or Target Practice: What Type of Fitness Goals Do You Set? (I have no business making gun analogies)

“Smelly cat, smelly cat, what are they feeding you? Smelly cat, smelly cat, it’s not your fault!” Phoebe’s second best song, right after the hair one. You know you laughed. Motivational speakers are famous for saying things about leaning ladders against the right building or shooting arrows at the right target or marrying the right …

Would You Say A Workout Changed Your Life? (One answer surprised me)

This is my friend Tania. When I first met her, I was incredibly jealous. I’ll admit it. This picture doesn’t do her justice – she could easily win Miss Universe she’s that gorgeous. And she’s had two kids. But then I got to know her and she’s one of those rare types that are as …