Obé gives you studio fitness classes, right on your phone
I recently fell off the Orange Theory Fitness wagon, and have been looking for something to get me moving again. So, after watching our friend Lauren Jimeson’s Obé workouts daily on her Instagram stories (Hi Lauren!), I figured it was worth a try. And well,...
Our Alexa organization series: The best Alexa fitness skills
We’re getting organized in the new year, and I’ve found that using my Amazon Echo — which is strategically placed in our kitchen, the hub of our house — can be a huge help, including fitness. Yes, we’re not kidding. In this post, some of...
Tonal is a home fitness system that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
This mama still has it going on in many ways, but let’s face it: the 40s are here to stay. A brisk walk with the toddler in the stroller isn’t cutting it as my daily workout anymore. So, when I heard about Tonal, a sleek, super-convenient, high-tech home...
The Flo period app: Because yes, you really need one.
After experiencing all sorts of fun post-40 period symptoms, our friend Sarah James, from the Selfie Podcast, recommended the Flo app. Ironically, I’m a slow adopter to new apps; while I’m happy to try them and recommend them here, it takes a lot for me to...
The Gixo fitness app gives you live workouts, right on your phone.
A few days ago, our good friend Whitney Moss of 510 families mentioned she was trying out the Gixo app, so of course I had to take a peek, which led to me signing up myself. Turns out, it’s a pretty cool app for someone like me who doesn’t have the time,...
I’ve tried the new Fitbit Versa for 72 hours and here’s what I think.
I’ve been a longtime Fitbit fan, since they launched their first activity tracker many moons ago, so it’s not surprise my interest was very piqued when I saw the new Fitbit Versa and did an “is that the new Apple Watch” double take. I decided...
You can now watch TV while running outside. No, it’s not April Fool’s Day.
We couldn’t help but share this hilarious new service that’s being offered by David Lloyd Clubs in Great Britain. Basically, you can pay a personal trainer to run in front of you with a TV on his back so you can exercise outside and binge watch at the same...
The new Fitbit Ace lets kids track activity and sleep, right on their wrist.
The launch of Fitbit’s new Ace, an activity tracker for kids, is probably a surprise to no one. With the popularity of fitness trackers with adults, there are plenty of kids, including my own, who want their own. And, in most cases, kids are wearing their...
7 fitness apps for busy parents, or anyone who doesn’t have a lot of time.
You can still make good on that 2018 New Year’s resolution and get started with your workout routine to get in shape. We know, it’s February. But hey, that’s life! These fitness apps are perfect for parents because you can use them at home, with very...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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