Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Running Faster Hi Hayley. This weekend I completed my 5th Underwear Affair 10k race in Vancouver and for the first time ever I came in under an hour (under 57 minutes to be exact, 13 minutes faster than last year!). I wasn’t actively trying to go faster than last year; somehow By Hayley • Jul 17, 2012 09:59 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Don’t be afraid of bikini season While the rest of the world has been basking in the warmth of summer, those of us on the west coast are just now starting to feel the heat. (Lainey: seriously, in Vancouver, summer came this week. MID JULY.) Along with this sunshine comes beaches, barbeques, patios, pools and uh By Hayley • Jul 11, 2012 09:59 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: We can do anything for 10 minutes I want to talk about those workouts that we have that, well, the ones that suck. You know, the ones that you dread going to from the minute you wake up, the ones that you try and find every excuse to get out of, the ones that make you feel By Hayley • Jul 06, 2012 09:23 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Half Marathon 14 week program I have had a lot of emails lately from readers who looking to challenge themselves beyond the 10km distance and embark on a journey to a half marathon. As the fall is a very easy time to find a half marathon in most cities, now is the perfect time to By Hayley • Jul 04, 2012 09:44 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Exercises for pregnancy Hi Hayley, I recently found out I am pregnant (yay). I like to exercise including running and weight lifting. I know my workouts need to change but I’m not sure exactly how. I was hoping you could share some exercises that were safe for me and my baby. Thanks! By Hayley • Jun 29, 2012 08:50 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Running In The Heat Hi Hayley, This winter I really got into running, and am now training to run my first half marathon in October! I’ve been running three times a week steadily over the winter and spring, and am now able to run up to 14k on my long runs. Now that By Hayley • Jun 26, 2012 09:50 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Home Gym Hi Hayley, I was hoping you could tell me what you think is the essential gear for fitness training at home. I don't really like the gym, but I would like to be able to do some fun, challenging strengthening exercises (I already run and do some other By Hayley • Jun 22, 2012 09:50 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Fitness for weak joints Hi Hayley, What sort of fitness routine would you suggest for someone who has weak joints (due to hyper flexibility)? I'm relatively fit, but I've stopped running because my knees and ankles hurt too much from it, and I've haven't been lifting By Hayley • Jun 20, 2012 10:25 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: The Final 15 Hi Hayley - I have been on a pretty extensive weight loss program for the last year. I have lost about 50lbs so far and am now working on my last 15. However I have noticed that over the last month or so I have really plateaued which is frustrating! By Hayley • Jun 15, 2012 10:18 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Something Is Better Than Nothing Hi Hayley, I love reading your column. I have a question. I have been trying to make exercising and strength training a regular part of my routine (in addition to healthy eating) to tone up and lose weight. I was finding that working out after work was not working unless By Hayley • Jun 14, 2012 09:56 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Finding the right trainer Lainey, Could you/Hayley collaborate on a post about what to look for in/expect to pay/expect to get from, a trainer. I love reading her posts, and am super jealous that you have someone like her in your life. I don't want to go around paying By Hayley • Jun 11, 2012 09:40 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Losing the belly pooch Hi Hayley, I'm 27, almost 28, 5'6" and about 125 pounds. I consider my weight to be pretty healthy and I work out about 4 times a week--cardio all 4 days and weight training usually 3. Anyway, while I'm a pretty thin person, By Hayley • Jun 04, 2012 08:51 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: I’m exercising but I’m not losing weight Hi Hayley, I am 29, 5'7" and about 145 pounds. I have always been pretty active but for the past year or so have really not been exercising consistently. I ordered the Insanity workout and started it about 45 days ago. While I have toned up some By Hayley • May 31, 2012 09:27 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Quick Breakfast Before Workout Hi Hayley, I have a diet question for you. I signed myself up at a local hot yoga studio a couple months ago and have been loving it. But to avoid fainting in class, it is really important to eat a balanced meal before I go. For the evening classes By Hayley • May 28, 2012 09:48 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Find A Summer Challenge I told myself that after I had completed the Boston Marathon I was going to challenge myself with something completely different as I felt as though I had reached my potential with running (well, for a little while anyways) and I was starting to crave something new. I will do By Hayley • May 25, 2012 09:30 am
Lifestyle Smutty Fitness: Exercises For Back Pain Hi Hayley, I'm a 26 year old woman. About two years ago I fell down and ended up injuring my back. The injury turned into a serious back spasm about a month after the fall. I recovered from the spasm after a few weeks (the doctor gave me By Hayley • May 23, 2012 08:55 am