• Quick Kale and Avocado Caesar Salad

    Posted On Apr 13, 2021 By Brandy Gales

    Kale and avocado caesar salad in a bowl.

    Hello BowFlex Family! I am here to share another salad recipe with you. I know this sounds simple, and it is, but I wanted to share it because once again it has my own personal spin to it. First off, this one uses Kale Read more

  • Fit Tip: Track Workout

    Posted On Apr 25, 2021 By Lisa Traugott

    A man running on a track.

    Whether your local gym is still closed, or you just want to enjoy the spring air, a workout at the local track is always a great option. A track makes a nice change because you don’t need to count reps or do an exercise for time, you’ll know Read more

  • Tips And Tricks For Staying Fit On Vacation

    Posted On Aug 26, 2018 By Lisa Traugott

    Tips And Tricks For Staying Fit On Vacation

    This past year I did something crazy. It started as an idea when I was pregnant: when my daughter turned ten and my son was eight, I’d homeschool them and we’d take a trip around the world. Well, Read more

  • Cilantro Rice Recipe

    Posted On May 14, 2019 By Brandy Gales

    Cilantro Rice Recipe. Rice and cilantro on a cutting board.

    What’s the one thing I always serve to my kids after I spend the entire day vacuuming the home? My famous Cilantro Rice, just because I like the irony of cleaning up twice. I actually always do this to myself and I have no idea Read more

  • Full-Body Workout with Cardio and Strength Combined

    Posted On Sep 26, 2022 By Lisa Traugott

    Woman doing a standing reverse curl

    This full body workout is designed to combine cardio with strength training so you have an overall toned physique. The treadmill cardio cycles through different speeds and inclines to challenge your heart health and the home gym cable exercises target Read more

  • Thanksgiving Side Dish: Lemon, Agave, and Ginger Roasted Carrots

    Posted On Nov 17, 2022 By Brandy Gales

    serving dish of Lemon, Agave, and Ginger Roasted Carrots

    My son thinks he loves carrots. Well, until I buy them at his request and try to serve them to him. In reality, he does like them as long as I cook them like this. It has taken me a while to test this recipe out until it was perfect. The balance Read more

  • Thanksgiving Side Salad: Butternut Squash Spinach Salad with Bacon and Goat Cheese

    Posted On Nov 20, 2022 By Brandy Gales

    Butternut squash, shallots, spinach salad topped with bacon and goat cheese vinaigrette

    Every Thanksgiving I feel I always must make a salad as a side dish option. I think I can blame the health-conscious mother in me that always has this urge. However, as it is a special day, I give myself a little more room for flavor and fun over the pure focus on calories. I like to focus on the idea that Read more

  • Top 4 Priorities For Self-Care Month

    Posted On Sep 16, 2018 By Lisa Traugott

    Top 4 Priorities For Self-Care

    Did you know that September is Self-Care Awareness Month? Yeah, me neither. September I’m usually too busy trying to get the kids to school and sports activities on time and it seems that there is always some random work deadline that sneaks up on me. Also, every time Read more

  • Fit Tip: 7 Reasons To Buy At Farmers Markets

    Posted On Aug 25, 2019 By Lisa Traugott

    Fit Tip with Lisa Traugott, BowFlex Contributor. 7 reasons to buy at farmers markets.

    Summer is here and what better way to get out into the sunshine and stock up on some good food than to take a trip to your local farmers’ market? A farmers’ market is simply a place where local farmers can sell their food directly to Read more

  • Mother’s Day Baby Beet Salad

    Posted On May 5, 2022 By Brandy Gales

    Baby beet salad on a serving dish.

    I love to call this a Mother’s Day salad because it’s done in 5 minutes and you can eat it all day, which is all I want to do on Mother’s Day! Also, I tend to be a bigger fan of beets than my family. What could be a more perfect time Read more

  • Everything You Need to Know About Turkey Trots

    Posted On Nov 21, 2022 By Lisa Traugott

    group of runners

    What is a Turkey Trot? Turkey Trots are races, usually 5k (3.1 miles), run on Thanksgiving morning. Many include shorter footraces for kids. Who started it? The race, started in 1896 in Buffalo, New York, is actually a year older than the Boston Marathon. Hosted by the YMCA, only six men showed up. Each year it grew in popularity and in Read more

  • Thai Ground Turkey Salad

    Posted On Mar 2, 2023 By Brandy Gales

    Thai ground turkey salad

    This dish is made from an item called ground turkey larb. If you have never heard of larb before, it is basically a meat salad used in a lot of Thai dishes. Read more