Category Archives: Fitspiration
A Online Fitness Friend Can Help You Stay On Track
Having a workout buddy can keep you motivated, even if he or she’s in cyber space. According to a recent study published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, the presence of a slightly more capable cyber cycling partner encouraged participants to … Continue reading
Filed under Brain Food, Fitspiration, Medical Studies
Squeezing in Fitness During the Holiday Weekend
It feels as if I haven’t posted in forever. My 4 a.m. workouts have been keeping me energized on long days, but when I come home all I want/have time to do is get ready for bed. I don’t like … Continue reading
Filed under Features, Fitspiration, Medical Studies, workout
Don’t Make it Just about Looks
According to a study by the American Journal of Public Health, people were more likely to remain motivated in their fitness goals if they focused more on how they were going to work fitness into their life, oppose to being … Continue reading
Filed under Fitspiration, Medical Studies
Afro-American Women Consider Exercise a Luxury? WHAT??!!?!
Last week I stumbled across a thought provoking study touting that African American females in midlife saw physical activity as a luxury, oppose to a necessity. The title? “Physical Activity as a Luxury” :African American Women’s Attitudes Toward Physical Activity. … Continue reading
Filed under celebs working out, Features, Fitspiration, Medical Studies
I Am Tyler Durden-Why Visualizing Can Help You Become More Fit
I’m going to let you in on a secret. When I’m struggling to do one more painful crunch or need to complete that final mile, I like to pretend I’m Tyler Durden. Yeah, you read that right. I like to … Continue reading
Filed under Features, Fitspiration, March Challenge, workout
Designer Workout by SHAPE
Gym time is my alone time. I put on my headphone, keep my head down, and pretty much zone out for the entire workout. Exercising allows me to let out all my aggression, gain new perspective on problems, and refocus … Continue reading
Filed under DIY, Features, Fitspiration, workout, workout videos
Sportswear to Want, and Apps for Fitness & Health Junkies
My boyfriend turned me onto Under Armour sportswear awhile back. It’s practically all he wears when he hits the gym. In fact, Under Armour seems to be the brand most hot guys where to the gym-at least, where I live. … Continue reading
Filed under Features, Fitness Products, Fitspiration, product review
