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Fabiana Ferrarini is the Latina Momprenuer Revolutionizing the Fitness World

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 7, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 7, 20210435915

About ten years ago, fitness trainer and mother-of-three Fabiana Ferrarini was married, had just had her second child after becoming a mom for the first time at 17 and surviving a previous abusive relationship. She was working to build a...

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6 Easy Exercises to Do While You Work From Home

Nicole YoungJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021

by Nicole YoungJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 202108139

When quarantine first started we (mostly) embraced the idea of working from home. There was a certain appeal to rolling out of bed, grabbing your laptop, and working from your couch. However, we didn’t think we’d be in quarantine for...

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9 Latina Fitness Influencers on Instagram Sharing Accessible and Fun At-Home Workouts

Nicole YoungJanuary 14, 2021January 14, 2021

by Nicole YoungJanuary 14, 2021January 14, 2021023052

Every year on New Year’s Eve just before the clock strikes midnight and you’re preparing to eat your twelve grapes, you vow that this is the year you finally get in shape. Never mind that we have been in a...

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7 Ways to Stay Sane & Healthy Through the Coronavirus Quarantine

Johanna FerreiraMarch 19, 2020February 8, 2022

by Johanna FerreiraMarch 19, 2020February 8, 202203287

The Coronavirus hasn’t reached its peak yet. Meaning that since doctors and scientists haven’t yet created a vaccine, more and more people will be infected so staying indoors is more imperative now than ever since it prevents the virus from...

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30 Life-Changing Effects of Walking Just 30 Min a Day

HipLatinaMarch 19, 2019August 12, 2020

by HipLatinaMarch 19, 2019August 12, 202005392

We all want to be healthier, but often don’t know where to start. We are an overloaded, multitasking society, and live with packed schedules that make it challenging to find time to cook healthy meals and exercise regularly. But what...

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What I Learned From Running The TCS New York City Marathon

HipLatinaNovember 19, 2018August 26, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 19, 2018August 26, 202001423

A few years ago, I called my college roommate, Tasha, to wish her a very happy birthday. Somewhere between the well wishes and catching each other up on our lives, she referenced our 30th birthday year: 2018. It was still...

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How to Achieve Your First Chin-Up

Giselle CastroJune 24, 2018September 30, 2020

by Giselle CastroJune 24, 2018September 30, 202012193

Setting fitness goals is a good way to stay motivated because it teaches you to physically challenge yourself. It also puts you in a different mindset compared to when your only goal is getting in shape for bathing suit season....

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Try These Detox Tips to Jump-Start a Healthy Lifestyle

HipLatinaJune 3, 2018September 25, 2020

by HipLatinaJune 3, 2018September 25, 202001703

It’s a bit of a paradox: good food is made to be enjoyed and sharing meals is a major way to connect with friends and family, but too much enjoying, of any food, can be toxic. How can we balance...

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5 Easy Changes To Make For A Healthy Family Lifestyle

HipLatinaMay 24, 2018October 9, 2020

by HipLatinaMay 24, 2018October 9, 202001622

Staying healthy and fit as a family doesn’t need to be a hard task. Having options—for family exercise, activities, eating right, and a healthy lifestyle—can have a positive effect on everyone. Start early, by doing your research and adding lifestyle...

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How to Run Stairs Like J.Lo For a Cardio & Strength Workout

Irina GonzalezMarch 20, 2018October 22, 2020

by Irina GonzalezMarch 20, 2018October 22, 202012583

Working out is admittedly not my favorite activity. In fact, I’m still attempting to find the perfect exercise that I love — which is one of the reasons that I was so very impressed by a photo that Jennifer Lopez...

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11 Latino Songs You Need On Your Workout Playlist

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 4, 2018October 29, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 4, 2018October 29, 2020125246

As you may know by now, January 1 is the day that everyone decides to get in shape. It’s the opportunity to start afresh after eating all those tamales during the holidays, or a reminder to keep up the good...

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Meet Kim Kardashian West’s New Latina Trainer

Jessica MolinaNovember 7, 2017December 8, 2020

by Jessica MolinaNovember 7, 2017December 8, 202011675

Kim Kardashian West is looking to see some dramatic changes in her body, which is why she’s teamed up with Dominican body builder and fitness trainer, Melissa Alcantara. Get to know the Latina tasked with helping Kim achieve the body...