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Romance Novel Reader Workout XVII

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The recent flood of articles about romance that can best be described as “dubious” means there is even MORE opportunity for working out. Here are MORE exercises based on those elements so frequently found in sketchy examinations of romance. Extra points if you do each exercise while holding one eyebrow up, AND giving the side-eye. Like the previous workouts, you can do all these exercises with a mat and your own bodyweight. No additional weights … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XVII

Romance Novel Reader Workout XVI

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There’s been a veritible cornucopia of articles about romance that raise a stunning amount of eyebrows, induce side eye, and create a wave of eyerolling. But look, eyerolling does not burn enough calories. We can do better. And though the writers of these articles don’t seem to be working too hard to reach accuracy, or anything in the same metro area as accuracy, that doesn’t mean we get to take it easy. We can take … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XVI

Romance Novel Reader Workout XV

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Ready for this week’s heaving, throbbing workout? Grab your purplest of purple prose, because it’s time for Romance Novel Reader Workout #15! Purple prose is most often found in older historical romances with fuchsia and teal on the covers, and possibly a foil hologram at the top. Or some mullets – those, too. Like the previous workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own bodyweight. No additional weights are needed unless … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XV

Romance Novel Reader Workout XIV

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The best thing to do with purple prose, aside from laughing and rolling one's eyes, is to employ it for a crushing workout. A quivering workout, even. Possibly a throbbing workout! Time for Romance Novel Reader Workout #14!  Like the previous workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own bodyweight. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. For this one, you'll need to grab a romance with as … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XIV

Romance Novel Reader Workout XIII

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If you made a fitness resolution for 2014, we here at the Hot Pink Palace are here for you. Remember last year's romance reader workouts? We are BACK. With MORE WORKOUTS. You ready? Because it's time to get booky and sweaty! Like the previous workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Grab your latest romance and prepare to work! … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XIII

Romance Novel Reader Workout XII

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Time for another romance reader workout! You ready? Because it’s weres weres everywheres! If you like shapeshifter heroes, it’s time to get your workout in. If you were worrying about the post-RWA weight gain, there are now 12 complete workouts to try, so have fun! Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Grab your latest … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XII

Romance Novel Reader Workout XI

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Time for another romance reader workout! You ready? This time we’re talking about character employment – or lack thereof. Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Grab your latest romance and prepare to work out like working out has never been work outed before. Standard disclaimers still apply: dude, I’m really not a physician. I … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout XI

Romance Novel Reader Workout X

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Time for another romance reader workout! You ready? I know many of you were overindulging at RT, so it’s time to get back on the exercise wagon. Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Grab your latest romance and prepare to work out like working has never been outed before. Standard disclaimers still apply: dude, … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout X

Romance Novel Reader Workout IX

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Time for another romance reader workout! You ready? This time, we’re talking titles and cover art. Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Grab your latest romance and prepare to work out like working has never been outed before. Standard disclaimers still apply: dude, I’m still not a physician. I can recommend books to read … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout IX

Romance Novel Reader Workout VIII

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Time for another romance reader workout! You ready? Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Go get that novel you love (or love to hate), and get ready! Standard disclaimers still apply: dude, I’m still not a physician. I can recommend books to read but I can’t discern your state of health or your physical … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout VIII

Romance Novel Reader Workout VII

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Time for Romance Novel Workout VII! So grab your nearest romance and get ready to read, sweat, and possibly growl in outrage. Don’t bite your lip, though. Thanks to Rudi’s tumblr for the inspiration today. Like the last few workouts, can do all these exercises with a mat and your own body. No handweights are needed unless you want to use some. Go get that novel you love (or love to hate), and get ready! … Continue reading Romance Novel Reader Workout VII