Lift Like a Girl

These days we like to think doing anything "like a girl" is not even close to an insult. But if there's any doubt, Nia Shanks erases it on Lift Like a Girl, where she encourages women of all sizes and from all backgrounds to start strength training. Shanks writes empowering articles about how women can be more, not less, the best bodyweight exercises to do, and why exercise should never be considered punishment for eating. Amen.

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Girls Gone Strong

You may recognize Molly Galbraith from her recent viral Facebook post about why we should all love our bodies as is. The blog she co-founded, Girls Gone Strong, is similarly empowering, featuring workout tips for women who are into legit strength training. Whether your goal is to lose fat, gain muscle, or just reinvigorate your workout routine, you'll find all the advice, encouragement, and support you need here.

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My Name Is Jessamyn

Self-proclaimed "yoga enthusiast and fat femme" Jessamyn Stanley rose to fame this year through her blog My Name Is Jessamynand Instagram account with the same name. Stanley is a yoga teacher and body-positive advocate who offers everything from tips and advice for her fellow yogis to reasons not to feel self-conscious. She documents her yoga practice through empowering photos and videos that she posts on her Instagram

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Born Fitness

Adam Bornstein delivers a no-bullsh*t approach to exercise and nutrition on Born Fitness, with posts examining how many eggs are safe to eat, why running doesn't always burn fat, or Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady's diet. Regardless of your fitness level, his words will make you stop and think, in addition to providing the tools you need to power up your workouts, fuel your body right, and feel better than ever

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Black Girls Run!

Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks founded Black Girls Run! in 2009 to tackle the obesity epidemic in the African-American community. In addition to providing training and nutrition info, the blog covers beauty and lifestyle topics. Carey and Hicks don't just talk the talk: Their community is 160,000 strong and growing.

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Run to the Finish

Anyone who loves running will relate to Amanda Brooks on Run to the Finish, and she may even convince running haters to change their minds. Addressing everything from how to survive long runs on a treadmill(hello, #Jonas!) to four convincing reasons to run this year, this certified personal trainer's posts are filled with motivation to stay focused and fulfill your goals.

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Tabata Times

CrossFitters, rejoice! You don't have to check dozens of sites to get the latest and greatest CrossFit workouts, tips, and inspiration. The editors at the Tabata Times work to put all of the best CrossFit content in one spot, from why CrossFitters should practice yoga to the missing link in your program. That's enough to make us swoon (or swole).

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Breaking Muscle

What happens when you put a bunch of trainers, coaches, and fitness junkies in one room? This incredible blog. Breaking Muscleis your one-stop shop for fitness and nutrition news and advice. They dissect everything from "movement training" to how perfectionism could be holding you back.

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