fit looks

Slip into sneaks that take stress off your knees and heels.

INDOORS OR OUTSIDE, COMFORT IS KEY

Fashion is always on my mind but once I'm on a bike, I want to find my zone and not worry or feel bothered by what I'm wearing. Quality bike apparel will keep your mind on your workout and performance. If you're at a loss for bike-fitness this Spring, consider the options below:

Rent a bike cruiser for a day with a friend (or buy one)

Saddle up at a spin studio like Flywheel Sports

SPINNING MY WHEELS AGAIN!

So I'm back in the spin studio firming up my thighs for summer...and all the cute shorts I plan to wear. To get us motivated (many of you have been requesting bike fashion), I styled the fit-look above with my favorite Spring trend--you guessed it---animal print! What I love about this outfit is that it's a mix of leopard prints at different volumes. Notice how the adidas by Stella McCartney Bike Jersey Tee and Padded Knee Shorts have side paneling with leopard-print jacquard. It adds nice...

- This is a guest post by Erica Chapman -

SETBACKS HAPPEN. ALL THE MORE REASON FOR A COMEBACK!

Here’s a little-known law of the universe: even the most well-intentioned and disciplined runner is bound to hit an obstacle on the road to her running goals. Obstacles come in all shapes and sizes—an injury, boredom, a sudden move or change in your routine, or even that pesky little problem I like to call “winter.” Setbacks happen to the best of us, so don’t get down about them—use them as opportunities to change up your game! Even an injury can be a chance to bounce back stronger and more focused than before. 

And of course, everyone knows the best way to jumpstart your motivation is a new addition to your workout wardrobe! To help bust me out of the winter treadmill blues, I injected some fresh new fashion into my routine in the form of new Nike LIVESTRONG Air Max+ shoes and Soffe Animal Print Run Shorts. Then I tested them out on a new kind...

I get on my mom's case about exercise all the time. We work out together whenever I'm in town visiting and take the puggles out for long walks. But when I'm not in town her workout routine falls off. My mom's health is really important to me so I like to inspire her for fitness by drawing from the things she loves. Mama MizzFIT whose real name is Maria, loves fashion and pop culture. These days all she can talk about is Kim Kardashian. That's how I got the idea to make Kim our fitness muse and style my mom with her look.

MY MOM LOVES KIM KARDASHIAN...DON'T WE ALL?

Kim Kardashian is more than a hot topic. She's a celebrity that women all over the world are intrigued by and watch for fashion and beauty cues. How could we not? She's stunning and doesn't hide the fact that she loves getting all dolled up. Kim K lives a glam life and we love her for it. So I'm not surprised my mom is a fan. I just didn't realize to what degree until she called at 10pm one...

Improve your running form with a shoe that adjusts your footstrike.

RESIST 2 TONE

Resistance training that uses elastic tension for muscle contraction will tone your body inside and out. Internally, it strengthens your heart and improves blood flow to your brain. Research studies at the Brain Research Center at the University of British Columbia have linked resistance training to the creation of new brain cells, which means adding resistance to your workout can make you smarter! On the outside, resistance training will make your body lean and muscular without the bulk. Now that you know what it does, let's talk about how you can get started.

WHAT YOU NEED: STRETCHY TOOLS

My favorite kind of resistance training is performed with elastic bands or rubber tubing which vary in style and tension strength. I like them because they're a nice break from dumbbells which can easily bulk you up. Bands and tubing create an elastic force that your muscles work against to push, pull, squeeze, stretch or bend. It's an entirely...