Issa Workout — Fit + Finesse

Ready for Another Round?

Let’s ramp that heart rate up. We have a 7-Minute AMRAP designed to keep that burn going long after you’ve finished. Give it your all, or add it as a finisher to a tough strength day, for a full body rev.

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Quarantine & Chill? No. Quarantine, Move & Shake.

Being stuck at home doesn’t mean those fitness goals go out the window. Keep moving with our Shamrock Shake workout. No equipment needed!

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How-To Build a Back: Dumbbell Rows

We all want the definition of Regina King & Gabrielle Union’s gorgeous backs. Get into our latest workout to start buildiing upper body strength and sculpting those beautiful backs for warmer weather.

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How Low Can You Go: Squat Edition

The squat is a power move! It’s a great foundational movement if performed correctly. We’re breaking down the proper form for a squat and sharing a great lower-body workout to try this week.

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Holiday Movies, but Make it Fitness

We love a good Hallmark Christmas movie and can curl up with a blanket and food spread with the best of them. One movie can easily turn to five during the endless hours of Christmas break. Get off the couch and get yourself moving through your binge session this season.

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FWF Workout Ideas: Beyond the Dumbbell

Temps may be cooling, but as far as we’re concerned it’s still Fit Girl Summer! Check out our latest workout.

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It's Time for a Meltdown

We both love and workout at F45 Training. We love the balance between cardio and functional strength-training, the 45-minute workouts go by fast and the fun themes of each workout keeps us on our toes. We’ve cooked up an F45-inspired workout that will have you in meltdown this summer.

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Throwback Ways to Get Fit (Enjoy Fitness Again?)

This weekend, the Lion King remake hit theaters and we couldn’t help but feel like a kid again. Get into how we are revisiting some of our favorite childhood pastimes could be a major key in getting active again.

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Fit with Finesse Presents: Hustle & Flow

We are gearing up for our next event and want you to join us! Have questions about it? Well, jump into this post to find out the who, what, when where and why.

Just Breathe.

We have come a long way in our yoga journey and now truly enjoy the practice. In celebration of International Day of Yoga, check out how we got to this point and five easy stretches you should be doing every day.

Run This Town

Where are you headed this summer? Sometimes the best way to see a city is to get in a workout. We’ve pulled together a list of summer happenings and fitness events. Explore. Meet new people. Burn some calories. Keep it right and tight.

Medicine Balls Do the Body Good

Give the treadmill a break and this cardio core blast a chance!

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Moving On Up (The Ladder)

Do you get tired of doing the same types of workouts? Break through that plateau with Ladder Training, and no we aren’t talking about the one sitting in the corner! Get into one of our favorite workout techniques!

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Push It Real Good

Push. Pull. Extend. Contract. Using the push-pull training method, you can work your way up to beasting through the same moves as your favorite fitness guru…or at least building some lean, mean muscle. Check out this full-body, push-pull workout!

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Partner Up!

Want an easy and fun way to mix up your workout routine this season? Just grab a friend! Our most recent partner workout challenged us both, from trying out news moves to matching each other’s pace. Check out a new workout for your and your best friend to give a try by clicking below!

Spring Up and Workout

Spring forward and into your workout routine now that warmer, longer days are ahead of us. Try our newest workout to help you get started.

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Goal: Arms Like Angela Bassett

Does the arrival of spring break make you anxious for the arrival of the true star, summer season? If so, we are here to help you get ready for sleeveless tops and bikini bodies. Click the link for our latest workout.

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All the Way Up

Reach Higher. Go Further. Work Harder. That could be a motto, or it could be exactly what you do when you take your workout to an indoor climbing gym. We’re sharing all the benefits that comes along with this adrenaline-pumping thrill of a workout. Check it out!

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Spartan Training: The Olympus Wall

Get ready to train like a Spartan with us. Aroo!!

Balance It Out

Balance training is an important part of overall fitness. It’s essential to the most mundane tasks, like walking in a straight line and correcting posture at your desk. Click the link to read more about balance training benefits and a circuit to try during your next workout.