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How to Make Fitness Fun Again as an Adult

Alex Kennedy — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:53:11 +0000

Remember gym class or playing outside at recess? (No, not the awkward rope-climbing part or when you fell and scraped your knees)… the part where you were just running around, laughing, playing games, and completely forgetting you were even exercising? That feeling didn’t expire when you turned 18. But somewhere along the way, most of us got the message that real fitness had to be serious. Structured. Optimized. And that’s the exact part where a lot of us checked out. If your current relationship with movement feels more like an obligation than something you actually enjoy, this is for you.…

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How to Create Habits That Actually Stick

Naomi Gottlieb-Miller — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:47 +0000

Habits and behaviors are the actions that create the building blocks of our lives. Sometimes those habits and behaviors align with our desires and values, shaping healthy routines that make our lives more enjoyable. Other times, we have habits or behaviors that keep us stuck in cycles that don’t feel so good. Unfortunately, it can be really tricky to change a behavior or habit—especially if it’s deeply ingrained in the fabric of our lives. Ease and familiarity tend to win over things that are new and challenging. Plus, we tend to prefer change that is radical and immediate over change…

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Think Like an Athlete: The Mindset Anyone Can Use to Reach Their Goals

Marlene Andersson — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:28 +0000

I stopped being an athlete a few years ago, and it got me thinking about what I miss most about competing at a high level in CrossFit. Sure, part of me misses the adrenaline rush of running out onto the competition floor, the pride of standing on the podium, and the great vibe and support of the community. But one of the best parts of it? I still carry that with me. When I walked into that CrossFit gym at 27, I thought I was just looking for a fun way to stay fit. I had no idea it would…

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Why Athletes Need Pilates Mat Training

Jenn — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:00:40 +0000

One of our favorite fitness experts is Sean Vigue (remember the awesome workouts he’s done for us?). And, guess what?! He has a new book out! Pilates for Athletes helps everyday people (no matter their sport or activity they love to do) reach their highest physical and mental levels and improve their conditioning, control, endurance, and more — all through Pilates. Sean Vigue has taught thousands of classes around the world and has appeared in more than 2,000 health and fitness videos. He’s positive, he knows his stuff, and his workouts are FUN. Basically, he’s the best! And, we’re super…

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Ultimate Home Gym Playlist

Jenn — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:00:47 +0000

Looking for the ultimate home gym playlist? Oh, FBGs, we have GOT it for you! Ever since we created our garage gym (AKA, the Barn Box), I’ve been crafting the perfect home gym playlist. The track list is a little bit funky, a lot 90s, a bit grungy, occasionally hipster, and a whole lot of booty-bopping fun. With a little more than two hours of high-energy tunes, this playlist pairs well with just about any workout you’re doing — be it heavy weight-lifting, cardio, HIIT … anything! Heck, turn it on and dance your heart out. THAT could be your…

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How to Make Hydration a Habit

Jenn — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:00:15 +0000

The following post is sponsored by HydroJug. For our sponsored post policy, click here. We all know we need to drink more water. Because water and staying hydrated is SO good for us! From digestion to energy to brain power to just feeling good, water is where it’s at when it comes to being healthy and feeling good. So, if we all know it’s good for us and we want to drink more water, then why do so many of us not get enough of it each day? Why is it that most of us struggle with staying hydrated? In…

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7 Fitness Trends to Try in 2021

Jenn — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:00:30 +0000

This pandemic has changed every area of our lives — including fitness and our workouts. So, what can we expect in 2021 when it comes to fitness trends? I recently got a chance to talk to NPR’s All Things Considered about how to better make your fitness resolutions happen in this crazy COVID time, and it’s really made me reflect on just how much has changed in the fitness world since a year ago. I’ve been lucky enough to have been sweating in my garage gym for a full year now (talk about serendipitous timing there), but this time has…

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Best Workout Songs of 2020

Jenn — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:00:13 +0000

In what has become an annual tradition here at FBG, we give to you our favorite tracks from the past year: the best workout songs of 2020! These are the 25 tracks that powered us through our workouts — no matter where they were and how socially distanced and/or masked up they were. You might recognize many of them from our previously published workout playlists, but along with a few new songs, we are declaring these the best of the best when it came to workout music in 2020. So, let’s listen, get amped up, and get to sweating, shall…

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18 New Workout Jams You’ll Love

Jenn — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:00:08 +0000

Who’s in the mood for some new workout tunes? Hey, us, too! Play these tracks for your next workout (there’s a little something for every kind of workout and every kind of mood — whether it’s high-energy music you’re needing or something more ambient and rhythmic but chill), and then get energized to do the work to save this world of ours. And, don’t forget to VOTE each and every time you can! 18 New Workout Jams You’ll Love Zoom, Leikeli47 Juice, Young Franco and Pell Isn’t It So Convenient, Mk.gee Girlfriend, Charlie Puth Hello Hello Hello, Remi Wolf Big…

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15 Amazing Things That Happen When You Give Up Diet Culture

Jenn — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:00:50 +0000

Diet culture is a real you-know-what. We’ve shared examples of how pervasive it is. How it can sneak in — even when you don’t realize it. And, how much diet culture goes hand-in-hand with white supremacy and racism. There are a million reasons why you should kick diet culture to the curb. But here are 15 of the best reasons why it doesn’t deserve a place in your life (or anyone else’s). 15 Amazing Things That Happen When You Give Up Diet Culture 1. You have more energy for the stuff that matters. This is the biggest and best reason…

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