celebrity series #18: Kylie vs Madonna

A fabulous request made my one of the members at Iron North: Kylie Minogue versus Madonna. This request was made mostly for the music. I knew that Madonna's workout would be pretty legit, but I wasn't sure what Kylie's workout would be like. It turns out that she doesn't workout much. While she occasionally will …

celebrity series #17: The Backstreet Boys

I was always on Team Spice growing up (because boys are gross!!) so I can't even name all of the Backstreet Boys (Aaron Carter? Nick Carter? Lance Bass?). Back in the 90s, it was always Spice Girls versus the Backstreet Boys. But, at the time, there was no concrete way (that our child-minds could figure …

MOVE-ember (for a cause)

You may remember the name. You may have been in the group (it still exists on Facebook). Seven years ago, you may have been one of the 30-some people that committed to Move-ember. Move-ember is a campaign during the month of November to encourage people to be a little more active as the weather gets …

celebrity series #16: The Spice Girls

You know them, you dressed up as them. You sang the songs. They impacted your life.  They were cool then, they are cool now: The Spice Girls. Playlist: My fave songs (my fave fast-paced ones), and some ~~~lit~~~ remixes Equipment needed: a box/crate/sturdy chair, a hand towel or weights Time: 30ish minutes ROUND 1 — …

celebrity series #15: Justin Trudeau

It only seemed appropriate to emulate our Prime Minister's workout the week of Canada Day. Naturally, I couldn't find his actual workout online (it would somehow seem inappropriate if his workout were detailed online), but the evidence of his physical fitness is everywhere. Top finds were: Justin Trudeau running Justin Trudeau surfing Justin Trudeau peacock …

running for non-running runners

I'll run, but I'm not a "runner". I've done a handful of 5 and 10km runs and two half marathons -- never placing anywhere of note, but finishing in a reasonable time. It had been about four years since I was running with any regularity, but joining a virtual run group happens to be one …

celebrity series #14: all the Chrises

After we went through the Chris Pratt workout, the discussion turned to all the other famous Chrises. There are loads. Because of time restraints, I had to choose just four -- four Chrises, four rounds. Obviously we could eliminate Chris Pratt because we already did him (that's what she said). And any female Chris' (or Kris) …

celebrity series #13: Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston wasn't on my radar as far as workouts, but she was requested by a member at my gym, so I did my research. I learned that Aniston has been practicing yoga for years, she's big on resistance bands, enjoys a stair climber and and skipping, has recently taken up boxing, and loves working …

celebrity series #12: Chris Pratt

The first time I remember seeing Chris Pratt was as Anne Hathaway's misunderstanding fiancé in Bride Wars (which I am currently watching as I write this -- love that movie). Then there were the days of Parks and Rec Chris Pratt as the lazy and spoiled Andy Dwyer. And then, it seemed almost overnight, we …

celebrity series #11: Bey

Have you watched Homecoming yet? I haven't, but I intend to. Bey's trainer, Marco Borges, is responsible for her workouts (and also her veganism) and there were several interviews with him to read through in order to round up her routine. It's a mix of interval training, weight lifting, and calisthenics. For her interval cardio, …