Allyson is competing today at the IAAF World Championships and we're all excited to cheer her on, help us out+ACE Allyson works extremely hard in her training, but still makes time to help provide free workouts to the Glisten women and be involved in great organizations like Children's Miracle Network. … [Read more...]
Ditch the 90-Minute Treadmill Workout
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. I'm just a dude, so what do I know... But I'm trying to understand the 90 minute treadmill workout. I know that cardio is important and that after finishing a cardio workout I feel like I've … [Read more...]
C-O-M-M-I-T-M-E-N-T
Glisten Founder, Allyson Felix, wrote an article for our friends over at BettyConfidential.com about commitment at the gym, check it out... As an Olympic Gold Medalist, I'm here to let you in on a little secret+ADs listen carefully. It's not the exclusive gyms, personal trainers, or protein shakes that … [Read more...]
All-Natural “Enhancements”
by Rachel Berman RD, CD/N, Contributor to Skinny and the City For centuries, athletes have been using specific substances to enhance performance. No, I'm not talking about steroids or other hormones, which can increase your body's ability to use protein to make muscle. I'm referring to foods and … [Read more...]
What to wear under there…
We know. It's touchy. A bit personal, too. And while many of us are not willing or ready to discuss the delicates we wear while positioned in the warrior pose, or trekking up the Stairmaster, we … [Read more...]
Congratulations Allyson!!
Congratulations to Glisten founder, Allyson Felix for another 200 meter National Championship! We're all very proud of Allyson and the way that she represents us, keep up the great work! Read USA Today's Article about Allyson … [Read more...]
Ask Jessica: Calorically Confused
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. What is a calorie? I know I'm supposed to watch them, count them and live by them. But how can I really get a grip on calories if I don't understand them. -Calorically Confused Dear Calorically … [Read more...]
The skinny on losing that belly weight
Our very own Allyson Felix has a great article featured on Skinny and the City today which gives pointers on how to lose belly weight. Head on over, read the article and explore the awesome site that our friends at Skinny and the City have put together+ACE Note: There is a poll embedded within this … [Read more...]
Thoughts on National Running Day!
by Allyson Felix Today marked the very first National Running Day+ACE As a runner it's very exciting to see the birth of a movement that is commited to helping people live healthier through running+ACE It got me thinking about the many great things that running has given me the opportunity to experience … [Read more...]
2,500 screenings in 2009
Package of Prevention is getting even more active in their attempt to help you fight against cancer+ACE They have released, Add to the Count, a new initiative to encourage you to get screened for cancer. Their goal is to get 2,500 people screened in 2009. After you get screened, head over to their … [Read more...]