• March Motivation Challenge: Week 1 [CC's ShapeU]

    March Motivation Challenge: Week 1 [CC's ShapeU]

    So while we find ourselves awkwardly scraping by this March, ShapeU is here to help with a month-long challenge that will keep you motivated and get your ready for Spring Break and beyond! Time to kickoff ‘March Motivation’!

  • Cold Weather Cardio: Why You Should Sweat Outdoors [CC's ShapeU]

    Cold Weather Cardio: Why You Should Sweat Outdoors [CC's ShapeU]

    What happens when you get bored of working out in your dorm room or apartment? What happens when those plyometric circuits and tabata intervals are getting a little too routine – I mean, of course they’re great workouts, but after the initial hundred burpees or so, the cardio starts to get a little dull.

  • The Four Weeks Of Fitness Countdown: Week 3 [CC's ShapeU]

    The Four Weeks Of Fitness Countdown: Week 3 [CC's ShapeU]

    While in the midst of what is considered the epitome of happiness and cheer, why not carpe holiday diem and celebrate the spirit of the season with yet another awesomely festive workout.

  • 15 Minute Workout? Yes, Please!

    15 Minute Workout? Yes, Please!

    It’s already February and my life is in a routine. I should mention I hate routines. In fact, it’s okay to say I absolutely detest them. And the one that makes my skin crawl the most? My gym routine.

  • Body Blog: Cardio Crazy

    Body Blog: Cardio Crazy

    Whether or not you’re one to make resolutions, January is the best time to get in shape. Summer is now only a short six months away! Bring on the bikinis and shorter than short-shorts – it’s time to look and feel great. In my past blogs, I’ve showed you how to tone up and strengthen your muscle groups. Now, it’s time for me to explain how cardio workouts can really get that six-pack and those toned legs to show.

  • Body Blog: Indoor Vs. Outdoor Running

    Body Blog: Indoor Vs. Outdoor Running

    Unless you consider yourself “a runner,” (you know who you are) running can kind of suck. A lot. Sometimes it feels great to feel the wind through your hair and know that you left the equivalent of a 5K in the dust, no sweat. Other times, you barely make it to the end of your block before thoughts of turning home to the comfort and safety of your couch and DVR creep into your head.

  • Body Blog: Get Motivated with the Ultimate Workout Playlist

    Body Blog: Get Motivated with the Ultimate Workout Playlist

    I love spinning. It’s probably the most intense 30-45 minute sweat session I have, a) because the instructor pushes me super hard, b) because I like competing with the other people in the class (whoever goes the fastest wins, right?), and c) because I totally heart the rockin,’ music.

  • Decoding Yoga

    Decoding Yoga

    We’re rounding the corner into spring, (maybe? please?) and that means only one thing: p…

  • Candy Dish: Still More Chris Brown News

    Candy Dish: Still More Chris Brown News

    He’s evil and he has a mullet? WTF?
    Indonesia rocked by an earthquake. No tsunami threat a…