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

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The Guide to a Fit Memorial Day Weekend

I’m so excited for this long weekend! How couldn’t I be? It’s sunny and warm out, and I’m waiting with bated breath for the smell of fired up grills around the neighborhood. Did you know that 62 percent of the … Continue reading

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Help Someone Else by Getting Fit

In case you missed it, 2 weeks ago I had the chance to write an article for Shape.com! I know, I know-I still don’t believe it either. But it’s right here. See? I’m not playin games. As much as I … Continue reading

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Fit Blog Luv: M.C. of Now-Watch-Me-Work edition

I’ve been obsessed with M.C. since I discovered her a year ago on Tumblr. For a long time I didn’t know who she was. All I knew was that photos of her abs filled my dashboard on a daily. Fit … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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