Sometimes you need a good kick in the pants to jumpstart your workout routine and that’s exactly what I did…
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What I love and hate about Les Mills’ BODYATTACK
Over the years I’ve tried a variety of Les Mills classes but it wasn’t until I moved to France that…
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The importance of finding exercise you enjoy
Is exercising something you love or hate? Maybe somewhere in between? If you exercise regardless, does it matter if you enjoy it? Yes!
Polar A360 review: My wrist-based heart rate monitor
Beyond snappy shoes and fashionable workout gear — which are absolute musts, duh — there’s one fitness expenditure I’d recommend…
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How to stay motivated to exercise when you have no energy
Do you struggle with exercise motivation or does your motivation come from within? Here’s how I have stayed motivated to exercise over the years. Let me break it down.
How your health & fitness routine changes when you move abroad
After moving to France and having to adapt to a new gym culture and schedule, I’ve reflected on my health. Here’s how your fitness routine changes when you move abroad.
Rituel Studio Paris review: My Xtend Barre class
While in Paris for a few days last week, I was on the hunt for a fitness class and decided…
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3 Things I miss about the American fitness scene (and 4 things the French win at)
We have it pretty good in the US when it comes to all things fitness. Even suburbs have a variety…
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French gym culture and an aversion to mirrors
French gym culture can teach you loads about the French. While my gym in town isn’t a hip or happening place,…
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When’s the best time to join a gym? (and tips to get a killer deal)
I used to work at a gym in New York City and know the ins and outs of joining a gym, the best time to join a gym, and how to not get ripped off. If you’re thinking of buying a gym membership, read on for my tips.
5 Must-have exercise accessories
A good workout doesn’t necessarily require any special equipment, but sometimes a few props will help switch things up. So…
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Gym etiquette: Don’t be a rude slob!
If you go to a gym, no matter where you live in the world, you’ve surely encountered at least one…
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10 Things group fitness instructors should never do
Although I’m not a group fitness instructor in France, I’ve taken enough classes on both sides of the Atlantic in…
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Fabletics review: Fitness apparel membership launches in France
I’m a sucker for stylish workout clothes. I have no problem admitting that and believe that looking the part at…
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barre3 online reviews and what I do for fitness in France
My workouts have evolved over time, but there has been one constant — I like to be challenged. Back in…
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What I do for fitness in France
If there’s one aspect of American culture that I miss in France, it’s the abundance of fitness choices. That’s not…
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