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Posts tagged "exercise"

Bright Pink Fab Fest 2012

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Bright Pink‘s 3rd annual Fab Fest was Sunday and what a fabulous time it was.  Bright Pink, founded in Chicago, is “the only national non-profit organization focusing on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women while providing support for high-risk individuals.” I am a huge supporter of this organization... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
April 17, 2012 at 5:58 pm
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Guest Blogger for Be U Weddings: How to look and feel your best for your wedding day

I am honored to have been asked to write for one of Chicago’s top Bridal websites Be U Weddings.  Getting married is one of the most exciting times in a person’s life.  Looking and feeling your best is an absolute must on your wedding day.  Exercise is one of the key ways you can ensure... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
April 9, 2012 at 12:12 pm
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Motivation Monday: Join me and sign up for Fab Fest

It’s Motivation Monday and for your afternoon motivation I want to encourage you to join me and sign up for Bright Pink’s Fab Fest. Inspired by my friend Scott from Norton Sports who started #mmdm, make my day monday, to write about a cause important to each of us I decided to tell you more... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
March 26, 2012 at 4:40 pm
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Fitness on a snowy day: 3 workouts you can do today

We are into our second snow storm of the year in Chicago and your fitness routine may be taking a hit.  Don’t let the snow slow down your January fitness goals.  You’re going to have to make a few adjustments to it, but here are a few ideas to keep you going on this snowy... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
January 20, 2012 at 3:03 pm
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4 ways to reduce holiday stress

The holidays are in full swing and there’s no doubt that along with the joy it can add some extra stress to our lives.  With only a few days left before Christmas and Hanukkah already begun most of us have a lot on our plates.  The goal is to enjoy this time that we have... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
December 22, 2011 at 3:35 pm
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Motivation Monday: If I can compete in a spartan race I can do anything

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I wrote about how nervous and excited I was to compete in my first Spartan Race in October.  Now, seeing as it’s over I can finally tell you how it was.  I’ve had some time now to soak in the entire experience.  And what an experience it was.  Almost two months later I can vividly... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
December 12, 2011 at 1:45 pm
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Fit Arms: 6 Exercises to help you lose that jiggle

Who doesn’t want fit and fabulous arms? Most women that I talk to want to have toned and tight arms that don’t jiggle.  I recruited the help of my colleague and trainer Donell Watts and we came up with our favorite arm toning exercises.  These next few exercises focus on the triceps-yep, the back of... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
August 18, 2011 at 10:57 am
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Fit Sunday Funday: Kayaking

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Last Sunday, I took the POWERADE ZERO fit club kayaking.  To prepare for this week’s Chicago Shoreline Marathon, we thought it would be a good idea to get some instruction and guidance.  We headed out to Lake Michigan and met up with Keith and Joan from the Northwest Passage. Keith and Joan were extremely knowledgable, encouraging... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
August 16, 2011 at 10:04 am
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Would you run in your skivvies? These people did

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Hundreds came out yesterday to run in their underwear at the 1st inaugural Undie Dash 5k.  Let me tell you everyone there was proud to wear their undies! A portion of the proceeds also went to one of my favorite charities, BrightPink. The participants were amazing.  Everyone was creative, fun and excited.  They made for... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
July 29, 2011 at 11:41 am
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Men's Fitness Ultimate Athlete POWERADE ZERO Training Camp

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I had the pleasure of holding a Men’s Fitness Ultimate Athlete competition prep class with my POWERADE ZERO team.  The Men’s Fitness Ultimate Athlete challenge was searching for the athlete that could successfully complete skills in basketball, football, baseball, MMA and an obstacle course.  The winner would receive $5,000! As the host of POWERADE ZERO... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
June 28, 2011 at 9:57 pm
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