Archive for October, 2009
Fitness Trivia: Are you a Fitness Guru or Fitness Slacker?
It’s Fitness Trivia Challenge time! How do you measure up?
Surviving Breast Cancer: A mom’s story
My mother found the lump in her breast the year before she turned forty.
Vintage Fitness: Exercise with Gloria
. . No wonder Gloria’s in shape… . . With six daughters to chase around.
The fitness fashion I love to run away with
Last spring I was strolling through my neighborhood Target, when I saw a super cute running SKIRT with a matching tank on the end of an aisle. I have always run in Under Armour pants (even in the ridiculous Atlanta heat), mainly because I hate having to constantly pull my shorts down as they slowly [...]
The Final Word on Core Rhythms from Erica and Susan
I successfully made it to the end of the 8 week trial of The Core Rhythms Workout. It was a fun and exciting 8 weeks indeed.
Actor Tanna Frederick talks Film and Fitness
The GGS Girls were lucky enough to get the opportunity to interview actor Tanna Fredrick – yay, Girls! Tanna most recently starred in the acclaimed film, Irene in Time, and she currently has three more films in post production. We asked Tanna for her thoughts about film, fitness, and – of course – footwear. GGS: [...]
Stretching out your IT band
You might be a where that I am training for my half marathon and recently came into some trouble with my IT band. My running coach told me about these stretches that she found very helpful for her IT band. These stretches will be part of my stretches every time I finish my runs. Hope you find [...]
GIVEAWAY – A Wife’s Guide to In-laws-CLOSED
WINNER: Halle Are you married? Do you know someone who is? (um….?) Time for a really helpful giveaway for those of us dealing with in-laws, and specifically MOTHER-IN-LAWS. Luckily for me, my MIL is awesome and a great friend and support for me. But not everyone is so lucky… (Carina and others you know who [...]
GIVEAWAY – Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3-CLOSED
WINNER: Shelley Every winter dry cold weather plays mean tricks on my skin. It doesn’t help that as a runner I’m spending a lot of time outside in that weather with bare legs, face and arms. So when I was asked to review Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3 I asked – “OMGosh how did you [...]
How Pumpkin Spice Latte fits into your Diet
~Carmen, Diets in Review Fall is a special time. Lots of great things occur. My kids go back to school. Football season starts again. I can finally stop wearing shorts and can (hopefully!) get back into my favorite jeans. But, even more important to an entire legion of my friends is the return of the [...]
The Best Ankle Weights Workout
As a runner, I’ve injured myself a few times now as a result of core weakness. (um, four BIG babies=JelloBelly after!) So four years ago it was with great interest that I found myself ordered sternly by my sports med doctor to slap weights on my….ankles. Yes, who knew that just as my children now [...]
GGS High Fives for Five Great Posts
Before you head out to your weekend fitness class, check out these great posts! 45 years and 45 lessons by Fit and Female Blog How To Train to Get Body Like Jessica Biel by Mun Fitness Blog 23 High Protein Foods By Mr Healthy 9 Top Tips for Maximising your Metabolism by Free Fitness Tips Jennifer [...]
Review and GIVEAWAY – Going Green with Genuine Health
I’ve been familiar with Genuine Health products for years.
GIVEAWAY – Genuine Health gift basket valued at $150 – CLOSED
Winner: Charlene Vidal Giveaway time! We’re super excited to be able to give away a basket of Genuine Health products worth $150 to one lucky Girlgetstrong member!
Run Joe, Run: Joe’s hilarious letter to his running friends
Do you know Joe? Joe is a friend of the Girls (and our hubbies), and a very funny guy. Now I realize he is also crazy, but in my book that’s a mark FOR him, not against him. A few days ago, Joe sent this letter out to his running friends. It’s so funny, I [...]
Training for the Fall Classic
Susan~ I have been training for lets say “my medal”; instead of saying “the race”, in the fall classic. I say that, because I haven’t really been able to do too much running these days. Six months ago I was all gun ho in training for this half marathon. But then life changed a lot [...]
