Gym - xoJane

It Happened To Me: I Was Body-Shamed At The Gym

Ashlei Bee — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0400

He wanted me to admit to him that yes, in fact, my weight did bother me. He wanted to hear my say it, to hear the word “fat” come out of my lips.

Sorry I Got My Sweat On You; Gym Etiquette And Hygiene For Everyone

Marianne — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:00:00 -0400

I've taken up hot yoga. SWEAT EVERYWHERE.

Hi, I'm The Naked Lady At The Gym

Trista Crass — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0500

I'm the only lady under 70 that changes and showers without an elaborate scheme involving towels and sleight-of-hand to be constantly covered.

I'll Try Anything Once: The Stiletto Workout

Jena Kingsley — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500

I knew I would have blisters for at least month, possibly a torn ACL, but I stuck it out in the name of toned curves and general craziness.

How I Finally Stopped Being a "January" Plus Tips To Make The Most Of That Gym Membership

Christiana Mbakwe — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:30:00 -0500

You may be one of the many people who vowed to get fit in the New Year, reneged on that commitment and now subsequently you’re losing money as gym contracts are notoriously difficult to get out of. I know because I tried it once.

In Which I Blame My PE Teacher For Ruining Exercise For Me FOREVER

Natalie — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400

I have this thing now, where if I am wearing anything remotely sport-centric -- like a pair of trainers -- or I am in a gym, I am instantly 14 again. I am being shouted at for being wheezy and slow. I am a failure.

Fat Girl Fitness; In Which My Very Blood Rebels

Marianne — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:00:21 -0400

Pro tip: there’s a right time to go back to the gym and it isn’t when you don’t have any hemoglobin.

My Anger Issues: Or I Kick People in the Head

Melissa — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:01:57 -0500

In cardio-kickboxing the other night, I sidekicked the woman next to me full strength in the head. I didn't do it on purpose, but I wasn't sorry it happened.

I Need a New Gym, and I Don't Want To Talk About Weight Loss, Get It?

Lesley — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:00:07 -0400

How hard can it be to find a gym that doesn't gross me out or try to make me feel like crap about myself?

A Playlist for Any Combination of Lady, Geek, and/or Athlete

Natalie P — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:02:23 -0400

I've tested this many times, and I promise that this is the best geekalicious, lady-forward workout playlist you've ever heard.

7 Things I Need Before I FINALLY Start Working Out

Cat — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:02:06 -0400

Uh, tomorrow. I've got things to do today.