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Aka, the perfect friend.
Maybe whyher YouTube workout videoshave more than 120 million views.
I love helping people discover their passion for healthy living without giving up their social lives."
Preach it, sister.
Any new group fitness classes you’re obsessed with right now?
“I’m a fitness class junkie.
My favorite right now isBarry’s Bootcamp.
I also love total-body Spinning workouts.
In Boston, I go toRecycle Studio.
It’s similar to SoulCycle (who is hosting a romantic day of rides tomorrow!
), but our own local version.
Trainer Valerie Waters has her own calledValSlidesand they are great.
The make simple bodyweight moves even more challenging.”
Mid-workout, you start to waver and give up.
Then I’ll think, ‘If they can do it, so can I."
Going commando for workouts.
“Yay in running shorts with lining, nay in tight capris.”
“Trainer Mike D’Angelo (Equinox in Boston) said ‘There is plenty of room at the top.’
It’s not fitness-specific, but it’s something I’ve always remembered.
It’s hard not to compare yourself to others.”
What’s your exercise kryptonite, and why?
“I hate plyometrics.
If I’m going to do cardio, let me run or spin.
If I’m going to strength train, let me lift slow and deliberate.
Best move you’ve EVER tried for sculpting killer abs, go!
“Best ab move is hanging leg raises using slings that hook onto a pull up bar.
(BTW,those look like this.)
No equipment?Planks.”
A freakish Nor’easter hits Boston, and your snowed in your apartment.
You have absolutely no equipment.
What workout do you do?
If I want less cardio, I recently discovered the amazingness ofPhysique57’s online classes.
The ‘Strong and Lean’ is an awesome workout for just $5.”
Most delicious and nutritious post-workout snack you’ve ever had/made?
“A cup ofGreek yogurtwithLiving Intentions Hemp Cerealand fresh berries.”
Fill in the blank: The workout pants/capris/tights that make your butt look the best are ____.
“I have a couple of amazing capris!
Oakley also makes a great one called thePower Through Capri.”
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