Gift Guide: Workout Junkie

We all know at least one person that is obsessed with the gym. Or maybe you have a friend that has picked up the working out as a new hobby during quarantine. Maybe a new mom trying to get back into it. Whoever it is I've rounded up a bunch of options for the workout guru in your life. Whether they are a runner or weight lifter there is something on this list for everyone. 

Leggings

These are my absolute favorite leggings and super affordable.

Bala Bangles

These are great and comfortable wrist weights. They come in a 1lb option and a 2lb option here. 

 Hoka One Shoes

Good running shoes are major key! I have been wanting to get a pair of these after hearing such great things.

Silk Hair Ties

I like these because they aren't hard on your hair. I also feel like they don't leave creases.

Bombas Grip Socks

If you are shopping for someone that does barre these would make a great gift. I was always loosing mine when I did pure barre. They also come in a 4-pack option.

Massage Gun

These seem great to assist in muscle recovery. I really need to get one of these for myself. 

Apple Watch

I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love my Apple Watch. The calories, workout, and stand feature is probably my favorite thing.

Workout Shirt

If you know someone that works out I can promise you they never have enough workout clothes.

Liquid IV

If you follow me on Instagram you know about my love for Liquid IV. I almost always drink one of these on days I workout.

Crop Workout Tank

I love this workout tank and it's super affordable. It also comes in a ton of color options.

Hydro Flask

I can never have enough reusable water bottles. A hydro Flask is next on my list to try.

Gym Bag

I really like this brand. This one is neoprene which seems like a great option for the gym. 

Foam Roller

This is a must no matter what the persons workout of choice is. This along with the muscle gun would be EXCELLENT for recovery.

I do have 2 other great suggestions. If you are really looking to splurge a peloton or norditrack would make a wonderful gift. If at home workouts aren't their thing a gift card to ClassPass would also be a great option. 

Adidas Ultraboost Review

If you follow me on Instagram then you know I got a new pair of running shoes at the start of quarantine. With gyms being closed I knew I would be doing a lot of outdoor running. I am extremely prone to shine splints and the one thing that helps is a good pair of shoes. I had my old pair for about a year and a half so I knew I needed a new pair. 

I am always willing to spend money on a good pair of shoes because I know they can make a huge difference. I started wear Brooks about 2.5 years ago when I started training for my first half marathon. I absolutely LOVE them, but my friend told me I should try Adidas Ultraboost. She used to only wear Brooks but she made the switch and never looked back. 

When I found myself looking for new shoes I stumbled upon a pair of Ultraboost on sale and decided to pull the trigger.

I have been wearing them for almost 2 months now and thought I would share my thoughts with you.
I'll start with letting y'all know I absolutely love these.
The first time I put them on I could feel so much cushion and support in the heel area and just knew they were going to be great.
I will say it took a couple runs to break them in, but that's to be expected. Since I've gotten them all broken in my joints, shins and calves have been feeling so much better. (I've ran on the beach and the pavement. No treadmill yet because #coronavirus) 
The only downside I could potentially see is they are a little heavy. That isn't something I usually look at so it doesn't bother me, but I know that is a factor to some. The weight definitely comes from the cushion in the heel so for me it would outweigh the negative.
I think I can officially say I have found a new brand/style of running shoes. I will definitely be buying another pair in the future. I've linked them in a few places below. They have been on sale quite a bit lately so if you are currently looking keep an eye out for a sale. 

Shoes: Adidas Ultraboost (also here, here, & here) | Tank: Adidas (similar here) | Leggings: Amazon | Sunnies: Amazon | Lipstick: NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in American Woman

What are your favorite running shoes? I'm always interested in trying out new ones. 
What have been your go-to workouts during quarantine too? I also need some of those! 

Workout Gear

Finally! 

A new blog post! I've been wanting to get this post up, but with the wedding, family and friends in town, and then heading to Paris things have just been non stop. 

I know a big new year's resolution for so many people involves fitness so I thought I would round up all my favorite active gear. A lot of it is clothing, but I also added some other gadgets & things that I personally find helpful. 

Yogalicious Leggings

Obsessed with these. I have them in a few colors. They are the perfect length and so soft! 

Apple Watch

I love my Apple watch for multiple reasons. One of the biggest is the health aspect. You can track your calories, exercise, steps, and so much more! 

Foam Roller

Super important for muscle recovery if you are a runner. It feels really good after a nice long workout. 

Nike Men's Running Shoes

I personally can't wear Nikes for workouts, but J loves them.

Adidas T-shirt

CRZ Yoga Shorts

People swear these are lululemon dupes. I can't confirm that (I don't own lululemon) but I do love these! 

Sports Bra Set of 3 

I love buying sports bras in sets. These have AMAZING reviews! 

Seamless Leggings

 I love these leggings! I need to order them in black. I have the purple that's pictured. 

AirPods

I love my AirPods for a million reasons, but especially when working out. 

Men's Full Zip Sweatshirt

Nike Sweatshirt

I have this sweatshirt and love it! It's nothing special, but just a good basic to have.

Men's Nike Tee

Rubber Rings

Old Navy Athletic Shorts

I have the older version and love them. 

Yoga Mat

Good for yoga, stretching, at home workouts, and so much more! 

Zella Leggings

I love these! 

Muscle Gun

I want one of these so bad!!

3 Pack of Muscle Tanks

I love these tanks! 

Men's Umbro Shorts

Sports Bra

I like these longer sports bras. You can wear them alone or under lower cut workout shirts.

Brooks Running Shoes

These are my favorite brand of running shoes!  

What are your workout goals for this year? 

Mine is to continue with Orangetheory and Classpass and get stronger and healthier. I'll be sharing more on this in the next couple of weeks. 

Tell me what your fitness goals are in the comments below! 

Nsale Workout Pieces

Hey y'all!

For those of you that have been patiently waiting for the Nsale Public access the wait is almost over. The sale goes live to the public in just a few short hours. (I'm not 100% sure of the time but I know it's very soon.) I've covered my first pass at the sale, beauty buys, and home picks so today I wanted to show you my favorite workout pieces. 

I think most of these pieces are still in stock and I'm obviously crossing my fingers for restocks when the sale goes public. Make sure to reference all my post when you start shopping and feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. (I realized I haven't been including sizing reference so if you have any questions please message or DM me!)

These were my favorite workout pieces from the sale!

Shirt: Adidas

Leggings: Zella

Shoes: Adidas (similar here)

Other pieces I love:

Nike Sweatshirt

Sports Bra

Nike Crop Tee

Champion Crop Sweatshirt

Crop Tank

Adidas Leggings

Nike Joggers

Nike Shorts

Black Adidas Edge

Those are my picks for in stock items. If they do any restocks there are even more good activewear pieces.

Happy public access shopping! 

Active Wear

As some of you may know I am running my first half marathon this weekend! In honor of that I thought I would share some of my favorite active and athleisure wear that has been getting me through my training! I've pretty much been living in this stuff on the weekends.

Joggers
Dodgers Hat
Nike Leggings
VS Sports Bra

New Balance Sneakers

Alo Leggings
Sweaty but Happy Tank
Swell Bottle
Pink Nike Long Sleeve
California Hat

Victoria Sport Black Leggings

Crop Top Sports Bra
Lips Tank

Brooks Launch Shoes

Nike Dry Training Hood

Stronger Label Leggings

Glass Water Bottle

Adidas Tank

Nike Lifestyle Shoes

I hope everyone has a great weekend! Mine will be filled with some good food, rest, and a nice long run on Sunday!

Thanks for reading and I will see y'all on Tuesday!

Embrace the Shake (Pure Barre)

Hi friends.

Sorry today’s post is going up a little late. As most of you know, I live in Florida, and we were definitely impacted by hurricane Irma. Luckily nothing too bad here just lost power for a little, had some tree limbs down, and lost part of our fence. It definitely could have been a lot worse and it was in other parts of the state!

Today I want to share with y’all my love for Pure Barre!

Let me start with a little history of my workout/fitness journey.

I was a dancer my whole life. I’m talking from the time I was 3 until I graduated high school. There was a point I had classes 5 days a week and sometimes would have to practice on weekends as well. Because I was so active I never had to really worry about working out. Once I stopped dancing, I was still young enough to not really worry about gaining weight. Plus I had a pretty good metabolism. I would still go to the gym but, it was usually if friends were going or there was a beach vacation coming up. I also tended to do the whole go really hard for 2 months then not go for 2 months. This lasted from the time I was 19 until about a year ago. I actually gained a decent amount of weight my senior year of college and never really lost it. I finally lost some last year, before we went on a trip to Jamaica, and I started to feel a lot better about myself. I knew I needed a way to keep the weight off so I signed up for a 15K. Having never been a runner (I could barely get through a mile) I knew it would take a lot for me to train. Well, I made it through not only that first 15K but another one as well! By this point I really enjoyed running and it was easy to keep going. However, I knew I needed some type of strength training because cardio is great but you need balance.

Enter Pure Barre.

I had just moved back to Jax, and one of my best friends had just started going and LOVED it. I had always wanted to try it but, had heard so many mixed reviews from ex dancers. Some hated it because it goes against a lot of what you learn as a dancer but, some loved it. I also knew it could be a little pricy but they were doing a free week and a pretty awesome deal for your first month so I thought why not. Well I am on month 5, and I am so happy I made the decision to try it out. I am completely OBSESSED! Not only have I noticed a difference in my body but also J said at dinner one night “Your arms look really good. I guess those ballet classes (that’s what he calls it) are paying off”. They even have a cardio class that just launched. If you’re looking for a workout that will kick your booty…look no further than Empower! I sweat more in that class than I do on a 3 mile run in the Florida heat! No joke.

I typically go 4 or 5 times a week and most of those are early morning classes! (I am so not a morning person but, I guess when you really like something and commit to it you’ll do strange things. Haha) Now that they have regular barre and empower classes, I try to do barre 3 times and empower twice. I even signed up for a year membership and I think that really helps hold me accountable.

It also provides a great community of women and the teachers are so sweet and encouraging. If you need modifications they are quick to help and they always make you feel so welcome. 

Tank: House of Tens | Leggings: Victoria Sport old (I love all Victoria Sport pants here's a similar pair to the ones pictured) | Bra: Victoria Sport old (I also love all their sports bras) | Watch: Apple Watch Series 1, 42mm gold face with cocoa band

I really cannot say enough good things about Pure Barre. They have studios all over the country so, if you’re interested in trying it out for yourself go here and in the top right-hand corner you can search for a studio near you. If you’re local I encourage you to try out the Jax Beach location because the gals are super sweet.

Wherever you end up going I hope you embrace the shake!! (This is a term they use because when your muscles shake that means it’s working 😀)

I work out

In honor of the 5k I’m doing later this afternoon, I thought I would share some workout clothes with you all.

This is not something I typically share or talk about really but it’s definitely something I spend my money on a few times a year. Getting new work out clothes can be a great thing for many reasons. It can be a reward for yourself if you hit a new goal at the gym. It can motivate you to get your booty to the gym. Moreover, they can be great for things other than the gym like running errands or travel. Hello at leisure trend. With all of that said, I’m always on the lookout for inexpensive but good quality workout clothes. Enter Forever21 active section. I started browsing this online and noticed they had a lot of cute and trendy pieces for AMAZING prices! Let’s talk about these leggings. I love that they have the mesh panels that are so on trend but these are a fraction of the cost. They seem to be of good quality and fit nicely. I also really like the seaming detail many of their pants have. (Hello slimming effect!) I also bought this moisture wicking tank with a fun saying. I’m sure it will be a lot better than my typical college tee shirt I typically throw on.

I’ve linked a bunch of great options below in case you’re in the market for new workout clothes this weekend.

Top: Forever21 (also love this and this and this) | Bottoms: Can't find online (similar here and here also love these and these and these) | Shoes: Nike (also love customizing your own) | Sunnies: Ray Ban

As always thanks for stopping by!

P.S. Two other places I love for inexpensive work out wear are Old Navy and Marshalls. The Marshalls where my parents live have a HUGE selection, which I can never pass up.

P.S.S. If you need sports bras and don’t mind shelling out a little bit of cash, these are my new favorites and they are AHHHmazing! Today if you use code SPORT75DUO you can get this bra and a pair of workout pants for $75!! That is a huge savings!