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  • Female Fitness Force

Female Fitness Force: Quenia Ribeiro, World-Renowned Samba & Afro-Brazilian Dancer, Cheorographer & Dance Instructor

  • Posted on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020
  • byJonaliza D. Ceklic, Fitness Adventurer
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to dance Samba, this petite powerhouse is the one who can get you there. With over 25 years experience as dancer, choreographer, and…
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  • Fierce Females In Formation

Fierce Females In Formation: Black Girls Surf

  • Posted on August 11, 2020August 20, 2020
  • byGirlnetic
Black girls surf? Totally. And Black Girls Surf founder Rhonda Harper is making sure that Black girls and women get the chance to compete professionally in this popular (although predominantly…
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  • Fitness For A Cause

Fitness For A Cause: Paddling For Nature with Panda Paddle

  • Posted on July 31, 2020August 3, 2020
  • byGirlnetic
The World Wildlife Fund hosts an annual paddling event for “to save the planet’s wild waters and natural places”. Whether you paddle on a kayak, canoe, or a standup paddleboard,…
FEMALE FITNESS FORCES
  • Olivia Piana by Georgia Schofield
    Five Fearless Females of SUP Who Will Inspire You (To Go For It!), International Women’s Day Edition
    • byJonaliza D. Ceklic, Fitness Adventurer
    • Posted on March 8, 2017December 26, 2018
  • Female Fitness Force: Jocelyn Gordon, Creator of HoopYogini™
    • byGirlnetic
    • Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019
  • Tanvi Jagadish, Indian Surfer Girl
    Five Fearless Females of SUP That Inspires Us (To Be Examples of Progress), Women’s Equality Day Edition
    • byJonaliza D. Ceklic, Fitness Adventurer
    • Posted on August 26, 2018March 22, 2019
  • Female Fitness Force: Denise Austin, The Mother of At-Home Fitness
    • byJonaliza D. Ceklic, Fitness Adventurer
    • Posted on March 4, 2020August 3, 2020
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  • Healthy + Happy Grrl

Caffeine for Exercise Performance: Does it Work?

  • Posted on June 11, 2020August 5, 2020
  • byGirlnetic
Having a cup of coffee is how most people like to start their day. It’s also become a go-to drink before a workout. Or, in the case of Serena Williams…
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  • Female Fitness Force

Female Fitness Force: Denise Austin, The Mother of At-Home Fitness

  • Posted on March 4, 2020August 3, 2020
  • byJonaliza D. Ceklic, Fitness Adventurer
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

Fierce Females In Formation: Albany All Stars Roller Derby [Video]

  • Posted on May 7, 2019May 8, 2019
  • byJenna Rankert, Fitness Lover
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…
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  • Fierce Females In Formation

Fierce Females In Formation: Albany Knicks Women’s Rugby Team, The Sirens [Video]

  • Posted on April 5, 2019April 8, 2019
  • byGirlnetic
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

Female Fitness Force: Anna-Rita Sloss, Creator of HOT HULA fitness®

  • Posted on April 2, 2019March 5, 2020
  • byGirlnetic
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…
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  • Love+SUP
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(Tough) Love + SUP: SUPSurf Session with Rhode Island Surfing Legend Peter Pan

  • Posted on March 22, 2019March 23, 2019
  • byJonaliza D. Ceklic, Fitness Adventurer
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…
FITNESS FOR A CAUSE
  • The Climb For Cancer Foundation
    Fitness For A Cause: Climb Mountains To Eradicate Cancer
    • byGirlnetic
    • Posted on July 18, 2018March 29, 2019
  • 3 Ways You Can Support Girls on the Run Capital Region
    • byGirlnetic
    • Posted on February 20, 2019February 20, 2019
  • Michael P Murphy Run Around The Lake
    Fitness For A Cause: Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy Run/Walk Around The Lake To Support Veterans
    • byGirlnetic
    • Posted on May 11, 2018December 26, 2018
  • Fitness For A Cause: Donate Soccer Balls To Encourage Kids To Play
    • byGirlnetic
    • Posted on February 27, 2019March 22, 2019
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5 Places To Take Up Paddling Around the Capital Region This Spring

  • Posted on March 17, 2019August 1, 2019
  • byJonaliza D. Ceklic, Fitness Adventurer
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…
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Fitness For A Cause: Donate Soccer Balls To Encourage Kids To Play

  • Posted on February 27, 2019March 22, 2019
  • byGirlnetic
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…
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Mirror, The Future of At-Home Workout [Video]

  • Posted on February 23, 2019February 21, 2019
  • byGirlnetic
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,…
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  • Fitness For A Cause

3 Ways You Can Support Girls on the Run Capital Region

  • Posted on February 20, 2019February 20, 2019
  • byGirlnetic
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…
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Don’t Throw Your Gently Used Fitness Gear Away, Donate It To These Organizations Instead

  • Posted on February 17, 2019February 19, 2019
  • byGirlnetic
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…
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  • Female Fitness Force

Female Fitness Force: Jocelyn Gordon, Creator of HoopYogini™

  • Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019
  • byGirlnetic
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…
FIERCE FEMALES IN FORMATION
  • Aquamermaid
    Fierce Females In Formation: Aquamermaid Swimming School [Video]
    • byGirlnetic
    • Posted on January 10, 2019March 21, 2019
  • Fierce Females In Formation: Albany Knicks Women’s Rugby Team, The Sirens [Video]
    • byGirlnetic
    • Posted on April 5, 2019April 8, 2019
  • Fierce Females In Formation: Black Girls Surf
    • byGirlnetic
    • Posted on August 11, 2020August 20, 2020
  • Fierce Females In Formation: Albany All Stars Roller Derby [Video]
    • byJenna Rankert, Fitness Lover
    • Posted on May 7, 2019May 8, 2019
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  • #Grrlspotting

Four Badass Grrls That Totally Dominate the Slopes

  • Posted on February 8, 2019February 8, 2019
  • byGirlnetic
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…
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  • Fresh Fitness Finds

Treadly, the Treadmill You Can Take Anywhere with You [Video]

  • Posted on February 7, 2019February 8, 2019
  • byGirlnetic
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…
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  • Community News

The Hot Yoga Spot Franchise Launches, The First Female-Owned Fitness Franchise of the Capital Region

  • Posted on January 23, 2019January 25, 2019
  • byGirlnetic
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…
FEMALE FITNESS FORCES
  • Female Fitness Force: Anna-Rita Sloss, Creator of HOT HULA fitness®
    • byGirlnetic
    • Posted on April 2, 2019March 5, 2020
  • Female Fitness Force: Kayla Tote, Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher and Owner of CrossFit for the People
    • byGirlnetic
    • Posted on August 19, 2018December 22, 2018
  • Madeline Kennedy, Owner and Head Coach of Kennedy Coaching
    Female Fitness Force: Madeline Kennedy, CEO & Head Coach of Kennedy Coaching
    • byPanya Kroun, Quidditch Player
    • Posted on November 20, 2018December 26, 2018
  • Female Fitness Force: Denise Austin, The Mother of At-Home Fitness
    • byJonaliza D. Ceklic, Fitness Adventurer
    • Posted on March 4, 2020August 3, 2020
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Fierce Females In Formation: Aquamermaid Swimming School [Video]

  • Posted on January 10, 2019March 21, 2019
  • byGirlnetic
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…
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  • Healthy + Happy Grrl

Barefoot Science: Toe Walking and Tactile Input

  • Posted on December 28, 2018January 18, 2019
  • byDr. Emily Splichal, Doctor of Podriatric Medicine
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…
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Hooping Basics: What You Need To Know Before You Start Hula-Hooping

  • Posted on December 22, 2018January 11, 2019
  • byKailey Mitchell, Hoopologist & Founder of Hipnotic Hoopla
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…
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  • Fitness For A Cause: Paddling For Nature with Panda Paddle
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  • Caffeine for Exercise Performance: Does it Work?
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