As Shape's fitness director, I get to try fun new classes, meet talented trainers, and check out workout clothing and gear before it hits the stores. And in this blog, I'm going to share all of that with you! From my favorite new ways to stay fit to the pants that make my butt look perky you're going to hear it all. And along the way, I hope to hear from you too.
by Jeanine Detz

Go Canada?

[image]I can count on one hand—okay, two fingers—the number of hockey games I've attended, so I wasn't sure what to expect of the Canada-Germany bout I went to on Tuesday night. I knew one thing for sure though: I wouldn't be mentioning that ...(more)

So this is what it's like to be an athlete

Today I got to see a place few people (other than Olympians) get to see: the Oakley athlete safehouse. It's a cool space where athletes can go to relax, check their email, have a snack, and watch TV. The folks at Oakley keep media and friends out (I was ...(more)

Where in the world is Matt Lauer?

If you’re a Today show fan like me, you know they’ve been broadcasting from Grouse Mountain—a ski resort about a half-hour from Vancouver—during the Olympics. And guess who happened to go there today? Yours truly! (But about five ...(more)

Inside the Richmond Olympic Oval

Yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to watch the women’s speed-skating medal event (in the 1500 meters). The race started at 3 p.m., but we arrived at 1:30 to make sure we had time to get through the security line (it’s just like the airport—you ...(more)

An Olympics must-have

I had only been Vancouver for an hour when I got the scoop on one Olympic trend: mittens! Red knit mittens with a maple leaf in the palm are the souvenir to get. How hot are these bad boys? People reportedly wait in line for two hours to get their hands ...(more)