Exercise
Planning to be healthy
We do it all the time. We make a plan for the project at work which is supposed to be completed by next week. We sit down and figure out the perfect route for the cross state trip next weekend. We determine how much paint we’ll need to paint our living room before we go …
Posted by Dori Manela on May 17, 2012 in Exercise
How BB cream changed my exercise life
The background: I am 29 years old. I have chronic acne and scarring on my chin. I love to exercise. I love to run outside. I love to participate in road races. The problem: I always use an SPF moisturizer when I run, but I am extremely self conscious about my skin. When I have …
Posted by Casey Summerland on May 15, 2012 in Exercise
Fit fitness into the busiest of days
Think you don’t have time to exercise? Even the busiest of women can find time for these quick fitness moves.
Posted by Emilia Benton on May 10, 2012 in Exercise
Women are half as likely to get enough exercise as men, study shows
Oh, have you heard? According to a new study, women choose to break a sweat only half as often as men. Just what we need to learn on top of the raging war on women by our potential Republican presidential candidates, and the repeal of equal pay for equal work in Wisconsin. The study results …
Posted by Jen Matz on May 7, 2012 in Exercise
Five ways to tone your tummy
Like many women, I dread this time of year. It’s almost- gulp- bikini season! I used to think the secret to a toned tummy was hundreds of sit-ups. I did crunches day in and day out, but I never saw results. It turns out, you can do sit-ups all you want, but if you don’t …
Posted by Casey Summerland on May 2, 2012 in Exercise
Running for the hills: Is a treadmill incline a better way to feel the burn?
Running or walking on an incline has a number of benefits – from toning your bum to burning more fat.
Posted by Casey Summerland on April 30, 2012 in Exercise
Do this, not that, for the best gym workout
There are so many exercise machines to choose from at the gym. But as it turns out, several of them can be replaced by better moves.
Posted by Casey Summerland on April 30, 2012 in Body image, Diet, Exercise, I Tried It, News, Supplements, Well-being
Get Tressed Launch Giveaway
Get Tressed Launch Giveaway Hi there, Beauties! The celebration of the official y|b|a launch ends with another HUGE two week long giveaway. This time, Get Tressed is giving you the chance to win $340 worth our favorite hair care products. Solia Pink Limited Edition Flat iron with heat proof pouch + 2 year warranty Sedu …
Posted by Casey Summerland on April 27, 2012 in Exercise
Decompressing techniques for better sleep
What is keeping you up at night? With some meditation and relaxation tricks, it might be easier to let it all go so you can fall asleep.
Posted by Jen Matz on April 26, 2012 in Exercise
Five Steps to Your First 5k
I used to think only certain people could be runners. Racing a 5k or any distance for that matter was just unfathomable to me. I couldn’t run for more than a few minutes, how could I ever run for miles at a time? But with determination and proper training, I became a runner who competes …
