Are you waiting to become a runner until you are thinner or fitter? Wait no longer, because you can become a runner today, regardless of your shape, size or fitness level! Join Jill Angie as she gives you the details on how to get started with your running practice: The basics on form, breathing and stretching, to get the most out of each run. Where to find (cute!) running clothes that … [Read more...]
Small Group Discussion Overview: Blogging Over 40
This post was written by Gail Gedan Spencer, FitBloggin's own Editor Extraordinaire and token "old person." -- We kid. We kid. Are you a healthy living blogger over 40? Is this how you think society thinks of us? Would you like society to also think of this? Yeah, me, too. So how do we do that? How do we get pitched the same cool opportunities as our younger pals (y'know, … [Read more...]
Small Discussion Overview: How Very Pinteresting!
Pinterest is more than crafts, desserts, and nail art – it can be a game changing way of driving traffic to your site! Join Steph Calvert of Hearts and Laserbeams, an artist, blogger, and pinner with close to 5,000 followers, in this small group discussion. We’ll talk about getting past the visual hoarding stage to make this social media tool worth your blogging while. You’ll learn ways to pin … [Read more...]
Small Group Discussion Overview: Life After Goal
Close your eyes and picture yourself stepping on the scale and seeing the number you’ve been sweating, portion controlling, and working so hard to achieve finally there. Unfortunately, once we get there, it’s always very different than what we expect. Join weight loss bloggers Beth Klein and Kelly Espitia for an open and frank discussion about what life is like after you hit your goal. We’ll … [Read more...]
Experience a CrossFit Style Workout with Andrea Matthes at FitBloggin’
This post is written by Andrea Matthes, CPT, CF-L1, Food, Fitness and Life Blogger at I’mperfect Life. CrossFit is one of those things people love or hate…or love to hate because they know nothing about it. Crossfit.com defines itself as“That which optimizes fitness (constantly varied functional movements performed at relatively high intensity). CrossFit is also the community that … [Read more...]
Small Group Discussion Overview: How to Train for Your First Marathon and Survive!
Come on, you thought about it. Admit it. YES! Crossing the finish line of a marathon is possible! Join Stacie Wells to discuss How to Train for a Marathon and Survive! The session will cover. Finding the right race - 26.2 miles is a long time to run somewhere boring! Creating a training guide to fit your schedule The power of music and how it can motivate you Fueling your body … [Read more...]
Small Group Discussion Overview: Triathlete Chat
Whether you are an experienced triathlete, a complete newbie, a wanna-be triathlete, or just "tri-curious," please come to share your tips and get your questions answered. We will discuss: Finding and training for your first race Setting up a transition area Dealing with injuries Quick tips, like how to remove body markings (if you want to) AND, the all-important question: What to … [Read more...]
Session Overview: How to Build a Respected Blog with ESPN Blogger Stephania Bell, PT, OCS, CSCS
All blogs begin with a passion, but few result in a new career. ESPN’s Injury Analyst and Senior Writer Stephania Bell, PT, OCS, CSCS, will discuss how building a respected blog can unlock success. Using her expertise as a physical therapist and her passion for fantasy sports, Stephania blogged her way to ESPN. On Friday, June 27, from 3-4:15 p.m., Stephania will share tips and insights from her … [Read more...]