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Argentine Cycling Instructor Camila Ramón is Empowering Latinxs in the Fitness Space

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 31, 2023August 31, 202302927

I had been taking Peloton class for a few weeks already when I finally discovered cycling instructor, Camila Ramón. It was the music that got me. The right music always motivates me and makes me keep moving even when I...

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Afro-Latina Fitness Trainer Massy Arias is Changing Lives with Her Honest and Educational Approach

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 30, 2021February 23, 2023

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 30, 2021February 23, 2023023718

Celebrity fitness trainer Massy Arias has been slowly making changes on the fitness scene for the past decade. She’s steadfastly working to help her clients and social media followers achieve long-term fitness and wellness by teaching them how to live...

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Fabiana Ferrarini is the Latina Momprenuer Revolutionizing the Fitness World

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 7, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 7, 20210439000

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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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, 2021026960

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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15 Livestreaming Workouts That Will Keep You Moving While Quarantined

Mariela RosarioMarch 25, 2020July 29, 2020

by Mariela RosarioMarch 25, 2020July 29, 202007236

The Coronavirus has put the world at a standstill and if you’re doing your part by quarantining and social distancing (because you’re a good citizen), you’re probably going a little stir-crazy by now. If this temporary lockdown has you missing...

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Should You Workout Underwear-Free?

Johanna FerreiraFebruary 11, 2020July 22, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraFebruary 11, 2020July 22, 202002499

If you’ve shopped for workout clothes in the past decade then you’ve noticed how much the selection has improved. From wicking material to cute yoga sets, your choices are endless. Besides trendier pieces of activewear, there’s also been a trend...

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7 Effective Ways to Recover From a Tough Workout

Johanna FerreiraOctober 16, 2019July 26, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraOctober 16, 2019July 26, 20200198

Whether you like taking bootcamp, a dance class, or going for a run, one thing for sure is recovery is important. Recovery is the key to reducing the chance of injuries, keeping you healthy, and helping you regenerate your muscles...

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7 Latinas on How Going To the Gym Made Them Love Their Bodies

Irina GonzalezJanuary 17, 2019October 12, 2020

by Irina GonzalezJanuary 17, 2019October 12, 20202 4308

As I’ve struggled with my own health journey, there is one thing that I keep coming back to over and over: How to love my body more. Now that I am at a happy weight (and everyone has their own...

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7 Fitness Apps You’ll Want to Download This Year

Giselle CastroJanuary 11, 2019August 18, 2020

by Giselle CastroJanuary 11, 2019August 18, 202003492

Kicking the new year off with a fitness resolution is easy, but staying on track is the real challenge. This year don’t go without some of the most in-demand apps to keep you on top of your fitness goals. Whether...

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5 Ways to Love Your Body This Year Without Dieting

HipLatinaJanuary 10, 2019August 18, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 10, 2019August 18, 202004029

This year, it seems like no one is buying into the “New Year, New Me” mantra. Maybe it’s because millennials are burned out, or perhaps, its because body positivity is more truth than trend. Whichever the reason, there has been...

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I Tired The Pilates Class Michelle Obama Swears by and Instantly Felt The Burn

HipLatinaDecember 22, 2018August 21, 2020

by HipLatinaDecember 22, 2018August 21, 202008643

As someone who enjoys high-intensity workouts, I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with slower-paced classes such as yoga and pilates. That’s why when I decided to try out Solidcore, a Megaformer-based pilates class, I was a bit apprehensive. I’d taken...

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Push Pedal NYC Founders Bring the Cycling Experience Uptown

HipLatinaAugust 19, 2018September 15, 2020

by HipLatinaAugust 19, 2018September 15, 2020019036

There are no shortage of boutique indoor cycling studios in Manhattan, but venture past 96th Street and those same workout options drop drastically. It’s a problem two Washington Heights-based Latinas decided they wanted to tackle, providing an affordable, customer-friendly fitness...