Cardio Workout

My Pre & Post Workout Meals

February 22, 2012

Continuing with my Reach the Beach training, I geared up properly for a long run this past Sunday. Typically my long run is done on Saturday but with my Junior League meeting, I decided to push it back a day. When I first woke up, I decided to try the Vega Sport Pre-Workout Energizer drink. [...]

Read the full article →

Beating Boredom At The Gym with YouTube

January 2, 2012

Happy New Year! While I’m not a big resolution person, I do like to reflect on the previous year and make a list of improvements for the coming months. Here are a few of my goals I hope to accomplish: Be more organized. Not only with my finances and receipts for tax purposes, but also [...]

Read the full article →

SoulCycle Class Review + Clothing Giveaway

December 8, 2011

I mentioned yesterday that I went to SoulCycle in Union Square (NYC) but did not go into details. Since people ask for my opinion on many fitness classes, I decided that regardless of my experience, I should probably just do it now. That being said, I think a class depends largely on the instructor. Having [...]

Read the full article →

DVD Review: Dance Off the Inches, Cardio Hip Hop with Jennifer Galardi

October 14, 2011

Happy Friday Everyone! Get excited for another amazing DVD review from the fabulous Laura!  As a senior currently enrolled at Boston College, Laura works at the schools gym but has been a great sport reviewing exercise DVDs for all of you.  Here is another one featuring Cardio Hip Hop! This week I’m reviewing my first [...]

Read the full article →

Stripped and Toning It Up: Last 10 lbs!

August 5, 2011

I’ve gotta drop 10 lb in 4 weeks for a video shoot I’m doing in September.  This is not an easy feat but something I can do.  As luck would have it, I was sent a copy of The Eat-Clean Diet Stripped: Peel Off Those Last 10 Pounds! by Tosca Reno.  As many of you [...]

Read the full article →

Change Is Uncomfortable

August 3, 2011

Last week, I wrote about the TIU booty call.  Since then, I’ve been trying to workout for 30 minutes right when I wake up without eating my beloved G Series Fit prime bar.  On Saturday (my long run), I ran for 30 minutes.  Ate my prime bar, and ran 30 more minutes. Given the large [...]

Read the full article →

Party or 5k Road Race?

July 29, 2011

Last night, I ran in the Harborthon 5K in Boston, Massachusetts.  It was, hands down, the best 5K I have ever participated in.  No joke.  I think I may have had the most fun last night, than I have all summer long.  At a steep $50 entry fee, the 3rd annual race to benefit Camp [...]

Read the full article →

Two New Cardio Workouts!

July 18, 2011

If you love your fat burning cardio, get excited.  My newest post on Crushing The Course has two new intense cardio workouts.  Your challenge for this week is to follow along with me and do the same workouts!  Get the full details over at CTC or if you are a pro, jot down the workout [...]

Read the full article →

Sweaty Interval Cardio Workout: Burn 400 Calories

June 28, 2011

I just did workout the energy system day 1 workout and it boy was it sweaty!  I am now recovering with a G Series FIT Recover protein smoothie, Strawberry Banana flavor.  However, I used it on my forehead for about 10 minutes before drinking it.  I’m usually not a fan of pre-made protein shakes but [...]

Read the full article →

Day 1 of My New Training Program

June 28, 2011

This morning I could not get out of bed.  I started with my usual routine:  Drank 32 oz of water, made myself some instant coffee (because I am lazy), whipped up the Tone It Up protein pancake and cut myself a 1/2 a grapefruit. (This pic is from last weekend when I substituted the grapefruit [...]

Read the full article →