Female Fitness Force: Denise Austin, The Mother of At-Home Fitness
She has been a staple in many basements and living rooms for over three decades, using her trademark can-do attitude and enthusiasm to inspire women (and men) to get in…
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Fierce Females In Formation: Albany All Stars Roller Derby [Video]
Fitness Lover Jenna Rankert decided to put her skating skills to the test and took on the challenge to practice with the Albany All Stars where she learned a little…
Fierce Females In Formation: Albany Knicks Women’s Rugby Team, The Sirens [Video]
There’s something totally badass about a woman who likes to literally get down and dirty. Or in this case, a group of women who don’t mind a little scrapes and…
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Female Fitness Force: Anna-Rita Sloss, Creator of HOT HULA fitness®
Anna-Rita Sloss’ transformative journey began over ten years ago when she reached 210 pounds and realized she needed to make lifestyle changes to gain her self-confidence back. She joined 24…
(Tough) Love + SUP: SUPSurf Session with Rhode Island Surfing Legend Peter Pan
Remember that time when Fitness Adventurer Jonaliza D. Ceklic had a one-on-one SUPsurf session in Narragasett, Rhode Island with surfing legend Peter Panagiotis? Well, we don’t either because it happened…
5 Places To Take Up Paddling Around the Capital Region This Spring
Now that daylight savings time is in effect, it will only be a matter of time when the weather begins to warm up and outdoor adventures resume. And if you…
Fitness For A Cause: Donate Soccer Balls To Encourage Kids To Play
The mission of Ball To All is pretty simple: every kid can have a ball. How? By donating soccer balls to encourage children around the world to keep playing. Because…
Mirror, The Future of At-Home Workout [Video]
The future of at-home workouts is here. Introducing MIRROR, the world’s first nearly invisible, interactive home gym featuring live and on-demand fitness classes in a variety of workout genres. Classes include cardio,…
3 Ways You Can Support Girls on the Run Capital Region
We like to practice what we preach by working with organizations that empower girls and women–and Girls on the Run Capital Region is the first official community partner (and beneficiary of…
Don’t Throw Your Gently Used Fitness Gear Away, Donate It To These Organizations Instead
If there’s one thing we can’t stand at Girlnetic, it’s excessiveness and wastefulness. We understand the negative effects of consumerism on the environment, which makes us hypocrites because we’ll be…
Female Fitness Force: Jocelyn Gordon, Creator of HoopYogini™
You can’t help but find your inner calm and joy the moment you are within her presence. There is this certain kind of goddess-like vibe she exudes through the words…
Four Badass Grrls That Totally Dominate the Slopes
There are women who prefer to stay far away from the cold, and there are women who prefer to fully embrace the snow. These four are the latter, women that…
Treadly, the Treadmill You Can Take Anywhere with You [Video]
We are loving Treadly right now, the ultra thin treadmill that can fit almost anywhere for your home or office workout. It’s only 64 pounds and 3.5 inches thick, small enough to…
The Hot Yoga Spot Franchise Launches, The First Female-Owned Fitness Franchise of the Capital Region
On Tuesday, January 22nd, at a private event in Albany, NY, Jessica Fuller, Owner of The Hot Yoga Spot, joined by County Executive Dan McCoy, announced that the popular hot yoga…
Fierce Females In Formation: Aquamermaid Swimming School [Video]
Always fantasized about being one with the sea? Well, you’re in luck because there’s a swimming school that will teach two-legged land mammals like yourself to become mermaids. Founded by…
Barefoot Science: Toe Walking and Tactile Input
Walking on the toes as a child may be considered a normal phase of learning to walk, however in the child past 3 years old the absence of heel contact…
Hooping Basics: What You Need To Know Before You Start Hula-Hooping
Always wanted to get into hula-hooping but never knew how to get started? Hoopologist and Founder of Hipnotic Hoopla Kailey Mitchell breaks it down for us. Hula-hooping is an exciting and…
Fitness For A Cause: Run To Help Fight Homelessness
If you’re an avid runner who wants to give back, this may just be for you: Back on My Feet fights homelessness “through the power of running, community support, and…
12 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Earth-Loving Fitness Adventurer In Your Life
Can’t figure out what to get the fitness adventurer in your life this holiday season? The world is her playground so she is most certainly environmentally-conscious and prefers things that…
Five Badass Grrls That Will Make You Want To Study Martial Arts
Whether it’s handling a sword or grappling on the mat, from hobbyists to world champs, these women share a common characteristic: they are a total badass at what they do.…
Fitness For A Cause: CrossFit To Champion Bully Breeds
Here’s a cause that’ll be hard to resist for dog-loving Crossfitters: Barbells For Bullies. An all-volunteer operated 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Kennesaw, Georgia, Barbells For Bullies is dedicated to…
