3 Green and Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In the spirit of all things green, we’ve come up with 3 delicious smoothie recipes packed with good-for-you ingredients. Whip one up for a healthy meal on-the-go!

The Key to Confidence, According to Demi Lovato

I talk about confidence a lot, it’s true. That’s because, for me, understanding what it really means and feels like to be confident has transformed my life in a lot of ways. I can only speak for myself, but I define true confidence as being assured in yourself and your decisions, holding yourself to your own standards (nobody else’s), standing up for what you believe in, and being OK with the fact that you can’t always make everyone happy!

The Benefits of Tea For The Mind, Body and Soul

Although our society is largely accustomed to chemicals, genetically modified foods and western medicine, there has been a noticeable shift toward the more natural path. People are craving to reconnect with real, whole products and foods. One popular trend that is resurfacing is tea because of its multitude of benefits for mind, body and soul.

Handstand Training With a Partner

Grab a partner and get upside down! This partner sequence will introduce your body to the practice of hand-standing: from opening up your shoulders, to building core strength for proper alignment, to holding inversions with a spotter.

Happy Heart, Happy Life

The month of February usually has us focused on candy and chocolate hearts (friendly reminder: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!), but did you know that’s it’s also American Heart Month? That’s right, 28 days dedicated to a happy and healthy heart.

Kate Hudson’s 10-Minute Meditation

It seems like you can’t turn on the TV or pick up a magazine today without being bombarded with stories about “how effective and important it is to be mindful”—kind of ironic because the media are probably one of the reasons we feel overwhelmed in the first place! Ha! But why have so many people jumped on the meditation and mindfulness bandwagon recently? Simple. Because it really works.

10 Weight Loss Tips From a Personal Trainer

How many times do you see unrealistic articles flying around the internet that guarantee weight loss in just 21 days, or a detox to magically melt away cellulite? The fact of the matter is: there is no magic pill for weight loss. What does exist is evidence-based proof of strategies that allow you to adopt a sustainable and effective approach to lose weight for the long-term.

Kate’s Take: Why You Need Our High-Waisted Leggings!

I have a little secret for you. I absolutely love our High-Waisted Leggings. I live in them! They’re super flattering and crazy comfortable, especially when I’m doing yoga or Pilates. I love that they never ride up or down no matter what I’m doing and look so good with all of my favorite Fabletics sports bras. Here are just a few of the reasons my most-loved legging silhouette is about to be yours, too.

The Ultimate HIIT Workout to Take to the Beach

I love getting outdoors and down to the beach for my workouts. There is something so peaceful about sitting on the beach after training and reflecting on your day and your killer workout.

Sheer Leggings Become Every Girl’s Worst Nightmare

“I can totally see her **** through her yoga pants!” It’s a phrase no one wants to hear, but it’s an occurrence that’s become all too common in the ever-growing world of fitness. Whether you’ve seen it at the gym, read it in the news, or worse—had it happen to you—see-through athletic pants have been a hot topic lately, and with good reason. Fashionable fitness lovers are shelling out hundreds of dollars for only to have said pants expose their derrieres while in downward dog!

Say “Yes” To the Fabletics Dress!

We made one VIP member’s wedding dreams come true by designing a custom dress for her big day. Fabletics superfan Elizabeth Reed recently walked down the aisle in this amazing gown cut from—wait for it—PowerMesh and PowerHold fabrics. Not only making this the most comfortable wedding dress ever, but maybe the only one you can wear to a workout!

A Note From Kate Hudson: The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation

Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism, but it is more commonly referenced as a way of being or a state of mind.  It’s truly a philosophy that can be applied to anything, and regardless of what your personal Zen is, to find it requires a level of mindfulness that can be challenging but extremely rewarding.

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BABY GOT BACK: SUMMER’S HOTTEST BUTT WORKOUT

Summer is here and in full force! Get ready to rock your shortest shorts with 5 moves that’ll kick your booty and legs into high gear. For the purpose of this workout, I used 10lb dumbbells and 26lb kettlebells, but this will depend on you and your personal fitness level.

3 Ballet Moves You Can Do At Home

Barre (pronounced “bär”) classes promise an added fitness challenge including a heavy focus on the legs, glutes, and core. Ballet-inspired workouts are a great way to develop lean muscle mass while improving your balance, flexibility, and range of motion, as well as a great way to build up core strength, sculpt the entire body, or just break up a training rut. Whatever the reason, prepare to work! Barre classes have a way of targeting muscles like never before. Ready to give it a try? Here are 3 moves you can do in the privacy of your own home, so go ahead and embrace your inner ballerina!

YOGA PANTS: The Only Pants Worth Wearing

Yoga pants. They are stretchy, they are comfy, and they are everything you need them to be when you need that comfort and reliability. Here are a few reasons yoga pants are the superior in the pants family, and why you shouldn’t knock em, til you try em!

The One Super Food You Should Try Now

Give your lunch salad an update by incorporating much-buzzed about super food, chia seeds. They’re high in Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, great for reducing inflammation, and antioxidants, to protect your body from free radicals, among other benefits. We gave this super food a try by using it as a salad topping and in a homemade dressing recipe.