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30-Minute Cardio Interval Workout

I was really angry when I made up this workout (I missed a spin class because traffic was bad…life is so hard). In an effort to release some of that pent-up frustration, I wanted to put together an...

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Almond Butter Muesli Bites Rolled in Coconut

You know if I’m posting on a Saturday morning that I a) Clearly didn’t go out last night and b) Must have one awesome recipe to share. These almond butter muesli bites rolled in shredded coconut...

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Black & White, in Black & White

Last summer, I wore pretty much this same outfit, but in reverse: white lace shorts and black sheer top with an open back (THIS post). Hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I love this white blouse...

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You’re Invited! Join Me and “Prep” for Summer at CCFA’s Pier Madness Event

I’ve got an exciting event to share with all you in the Boston area! Benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, I’d love for you all to come get dressed up in your preppiest attire...

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20-Minute Burpee Workout

“20 minutes of burpees? Go eff yourself, Nicole.” I know, 20 minutes of burpees may sound like torture, but I promise it’s worth it. This workout gets your heart rate up right away and keeps it...

Jun 10, 2013 Like 16 people like this

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Summer 2013 Bikinis I’m Craving

Mikoh (left to right) Xavier Crochet-Back One-Piece Bikini $210 // Banyans Top and Lanai Bottom $50/$50 (on sale!) // Coconuts Top and Rockies Bottom $106/$106 Agua Bendita (left to right) Bendito...

Jun 7, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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Mango-Kiwi Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Grilled Shrimp

As soon as Memorial Day hits, I crave seafood with just about every meal until about mid-September. These mango-kiwi quinoa lettuce wraps with spicy grilled shrimp are a perfect warm-weather lunch...

Jun 6, 2013 Like 16 people like this

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White Summer Skirt

It finally felt like summer this past weekend! No better way to celebrate than with a cheesy head-tossed-back-in-laughter photoshoot, amiright?? Nailed it: Anyway, jokes and embarrassing pictures...

Jun 4, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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Kettlebell Pyramid Workout

Before I get to this kettlebell pyramid, I need to call attention to the top I’m wearing—SO comfortable. When it comes to fitness apparel, I think the fabric is everything, and this Cory Vines top...

Jun 3, 2013 Like 16 people like this

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3 Must-Watch Documentaries on the Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

The more I learn about factory farming and the effects of eating animals and animal products, the more I inch towards veganism. I honestly don’t think I could ever be 100% vegan—mainly because I...

May 30, 2013 Like 11 people like this

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40-Minute Pyramid Workout

Sorry this post is so late in the day! Immediately after publishing it this morning, I realized I had totally screwed up the picture tutorial. Apparently my brain decided the long weekend started...

May 24, 2013 Like 24 people like this

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How to Do a Turkish Get-Up

Tomorrow I’m going to share with you guys an awesome workout I did a couple weeks ago that incorporates the Turkish Get-Up exercise. Since this move requires a bit of choreography, I thought I’d...

May 23, 2013 Like 9 people like this

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A Monstah Equinox Workout at Fenway Park

On Saturday morning, I had the chance to do a bootcamp-style workout at Fenway Park put on by Equinox. Not only is it just always a cool experience being in Fenway, but the workout was challenging...

May 21, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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30-Minute Body-Weight Tabata Workout

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend (blogging is so weird—it’s like writing an email to no one in particular). I just got back from a couple days on Nantucket, which was a wonderful...

May 13, 2013 Like 29 people like this

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8-Minute Abs 2.0

We’ve all heard of 8-minute abs, but have you guys ever watched the original workout video? It’s…well, it’s special. And by that I mean it was filmed in the late 80s/early 90s, the spandex is on a...

May 9, 2013 Like 61 people like this

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Directing Traffic in My Pajamas

This jacket is great for directing traffic, helping school children cross the street and walking through the woods during hunting season. It also made for a fun outfit this weekend. I paired it...

May 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Sweet Potato Hummus

I’ve already shared this sweet potato hummus recipe as part of a toast snack, but it’s so freaking good and I talk about it so frequently that I think it deserves its own blog post. I eat it with...

Apr 30, 2013 Like 14 people like this

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Treadmill Speed Workout

As I wrote about a few weeks ago, I’m running a half marathon the first weekend in June and trying to incorporate some speed workouts into my training. I decided to start out on the treadmill...

Apr 23, 2013 Like 13 people like this

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Zesty Lemon Artichoke Hummus

I’ve always enjoyed hummus, but since switching to a low-dairy diet (you can read more about that here), I’ve really come to love it. Like we used to hang out in larger groups and hook up every...

Apr 22, 2013 Like 9 people like this

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Workout Mashup

I haven’t really had the heart for my usual posts this week, and it still doesn’t feel quite right blogging–tragedies like Monday’s Boston Marathon have a way of making light, fluffy topics feel...

Apr 18, 2013 Like 12 people like this

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I Love You, Boston.

What happened yesterday is an absolute tragedy. Thank you all for the concerned phone calls, texts, tweets, emails and Facebook messages. I was on Boylston Street not far from the finish line, felt...

Apr 17, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Slummin’ It In Southie with 30% off a Custom T-Shirt from Dress United

When the great people over at Dress United offered me a custom t-shirt, I was overwhelmed by the possibilities. Do I make a Pumps & Iron shirt to wear on the blog? Choose a clever quote about...

Apr 15, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Spicy Tahini Baked Kale Chips

Confession: when kale first burst on the scene as the new “it” food, I thought it was a type of seaweed. I don’t know why, but I just assumed it came from the ocean and went with that assumption...

Apr 11, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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30-Minute Interval Workout

As I mentioned last week, I recently put together a 30-minute interval workout for Sara of Fit for a Bride to share with her readers. For those of you who didn’t have a chance to check it out, I...

Apr 9, 2013 Like 14 people like this

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Bestowed: A Healthy Food Subscription Sample Box (Plus a Discount for Pumps & Iron Readers!)

I love subscription sample boxes and, if you haven’t noticed by, oh ya know, the entire premise of this blog, I’m a big fan of healthy foods, too! With Bestowed, you get five or more samples of...

Apr 8, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Blueberry Kale Acai Bowl

Happy National Acai Bowl Day! I know I’m going a little overboard with the acai bowl recipes, but since Sambazon has declared April 6th an official day to celebrate the superfood dish, how could I...

Apr 7, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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9-Week Half Marathon Training Schedule

I needed (wanted) an excuse to buy new running sneakers, so I signed myself up to run a half marathon the first weekend in June. Kidding about the motivation behind it. Kinda. Not really. Since...

Apr 3, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Caviar Manicure Tutorial

It’s been for-e-ver (Sandlot voice) since I’ve posted a DIY nail art tutorial. But I’m constantly hoarding ideas on my nail art board, and finally got around to trying out a caviar manicure. If you...

Apr 2, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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March Online Workout Roundup

March’s online workout roundup is being posted today instead of yesterday because…April Fools? I don’t know. I spent more than half of March being too stubborn to take antibiotics for my sinus...

Apr 2, 2013 Like 10 people like this

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Pumps & Iron

Written by

Nicole Perry

30-Minute Cardio Interval Workout

Almond Butter Muesli Bites Rolled in Coconut

Black & White, in Black & White

You’re Invited! Join Me and “Prep” for Summer at CCFA’s Pier Madness Event

20-Minute Burpee Workout

Summer 2013 Bikinis I’m Craving

Mango-Kiwi Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Grilled Shrimp

White Summer Skirt

Kettlebell Pyramid Workout

3 Must-Watch Documentaries on the Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

40-Minute Pyramid Workout

How to Do a Turkish Get-Up

A Monstah Equinox Workout at Fenway Park

30-Minute Body-Weight Tabata Workout

8-Minute Abs 2.0

Directing Traffic in My Pajamas

Sweet Potato Hummus

Treadmill Speed Workout

Zesty Lemon Artichoke Hummus

Workout Mashup

I Love You, Boston.

Slummin’ It In Southie with 30% off a Custom T-Shirt from Dress United

Spicy Tahini Baked Kale Chips

30-Minute Interval Workout

Bestowed: A Healthy Food Subscription Sample Box (Plus a Discount for Pumps & Iron Readers!)

Blueberry Kale Acai Bowl

9-Week Half Marathon Training Schedule

Caviar Manicure Tutorial

March Online Workout Roundup

Broccoli White Bean Soup with Shrimp & Mushrooms

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