
December Matters
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, Hello December, we can't be more excited that you have finally arrived, but we kindly ask that you please chill out on the gingerbread cookies and the egg nog, won't you please? Yes December is the last month of the calendar year, and yes, new year resolutions begin in January, but why set yourself back one month, when you can stay on track? December matters to your life, to your health, and to your soon-to-arrive 2016 New Year R

Fit Girl Gift Guide
The time is now for the annual Fit Girl Gift Guide. Get your fitness loving, health driven, active living girl the hottest must-have fitness items this holiday! For those of you who are as crazy about health and fitness as I am, I have worked to put together the ultimate FitGirl Holiday Gift Guide. Below you will find my wish list and what items are my favorite and definite must haves.Have a happy and healthy holiday! Live Well, Angie Gunner The Reversible Yoga Mat by Lululem

Life Hacks
Life Hacks are ways to improve one's life through small, yet effective measures. Life can be seen as a glass half full or a glass half empty. Life hacks, like the ones about to be shared, will help you discover how to see life as a glass completely full. Perspective is the motivating push behind your outward feelings in any given situation. When you work through a situation with a positive outlook, you will find that the situation was in fact, not so bad after all. An example

Supplements: Yay or Nay?
Supplements have been used by individuals inside and outside the fitness realm for a number of reasons. Many use supplements to assist in reaching a healthier mental and physical state, while others use supplements to boost physical apperance. It is true to say that most of us don't get all the nutrition our bodies need from the foods we eat, thus making the proper supplements necessary to take. So the question remains, what supplements are good to take? With so many suppleme

6 Pack Starters
Want a 6 pack? You've got to work for it day in and day out. Fall and winter body preparation will make your spring and summer body superb! Try these 2 exercises every morning, before you start your day. Once you get your core strengthened, it will continue to strengthen and tighten throughout the day. Follow my sequence to see the maximum results. Put in the work and the results will show. Live well, Angie www.angiegunner.com Begin with bicycle crunches How to: Get in a sit

The Bra That Can't Be Beat
It is very difficult to find a bra that does its job. I am more than happy to expose what I consider to be the bra that can't be beat. As a fitness professional that is constantly moving, I can't tell you how many bras I have gone through that had no support, no coverage, and that were not made for my size. Under Armour Women bras have my vote and loyalty when it comes to purchasing a bra for cardio, aerobics, weight training, dance, and everything in between. They provide sp
The "Easy Green" Smoothie
Smoothies can be a stress-free way of adding veggies and fruit to your diet and lifestyle. Most people add bottled and packaged fruit juice or flavored yogurts that do taste great, but from all the wrong ingredients. Packaged and bottled fruit juices, along with flavored yogurts, are packed with processed sugar, making your healthy conscious smoothie a wasted choice. Here is a great Green Smoothie that will get you on your way and ready for the day without all the extra-added

At Home: Buns & Thighs Tone Workout
On vacation or home with the kids, this workout is made for you. Don't want to drive to the nearest gym, or pop in that 80's workout DVD? In the comfort of your own home or hotel room, do this fast and effective workout to stay toned and in shape. No one said you can't get a good workout in at home! Try it and your body will thank you!
Back Leg Lifts
What you'll need: a mat or a soft surface How to: Come onto your hands and knees Bring one leg up to a 90 degree angle With
What to cut: Proteins, Fats, or Carbs?
Which one of the following should you cut out of your diet when trying to lose the pounds: a. Proteins b. Fat c. Carbs Answer: NONE of the above! The biggest mistake you could make when dieting is cutting out any one of these 3 food groups. The first step towards weight loss learning the proper balance in proteins, fat, and carbohydrates. Understanding healthy and heart-healthy proteins, fats, and carbohydrates is the second step towards weight loss. The third and final step

Fitness Attire Worth Buying
VSX, Lorna Jane, Michi, L'urv Sportswear, Fabletics, Nike Women, Under Armour Women, Koral Activewear, Lululemon, Asteria Active, Karma Athletics, Hard Tail, Olympia Activewear The Upside, APL, Vie Activewear, Vicious Body, Gwenyth Brand, Caelum Lifestyle...need I say more? There are so many brands hitting the market, all giving unique products of which will make you stand out and turn heads for sure. As a life-long activewear and fitness attire purchaser, I have found many d