I can attribute four things to the reason I’m always wearing athleisure. 1. I grew up a tomboy. 2. I’ve always been an athlete. 3. I like to be comfortable. 4. Pants are leg prisons (this is not up for discussion). For me, activewear is something I feel comfortable and confident in, which is why it’s always been a part of my style. Since I’ve never been a girly-girl, the way I dress has always been sort of sporty and comfortable. When my friend Abbey over at Blondie and the Beat complimented my bomber jacket the other day, I told her it was actually from the activewear section at Old Navy! So I figured I’d share a little bit about how I fit athletic pieces into my wardrobe. Match your style I wear a lot of neutral colors - aka tons of blacks and greys - so I wouldn’t mix in ...
Gym Bag Essentials
I never had a gym bag until this past year when I started going to the gym either on my lunch or right after work. I used to have the time to go home to change and what not, but that's no longer the case. I invested in a Nike bag (on sale, of course) and use it every single day. It can get a little cluttered and sometimes there are more than 20 bobby pins in there at a time, but it has the necessities nonetheless. SO - here are my favorite essentials for any gym bag! Gym bag - well DUH. Get one that's big enough to fit clothes, shoes, and other necessities. A draw string bag won't do. Sneakers - I've actually forgotten sneakers for the gym, so I suggest just leaving a pair in there or at least in your car. Hair Ties - I actually had to use a bracelet as a hair tie the ...
10 Signs You Were A College Athlete
If you were ever a student-athlete, you know it changed your life forever. No matter how many years it’s been there are still some things you hold onto from your glory days. This is for all my fellow female athletes - if you can relate to any of these, you know you played a sport in college. You own way too many T-shirts You likely have at least one drawer of your dresser solely dedicated to t-shirts. Between your team gear and tournament shirts - you’ve probably collected enough to clothe a small country. But you can’t bring yourself to get rid of them, even if they have a hole in the armpit and the words are fading, you just aren’t ready to give them up. You wear pre-wrap as a headband And you probably have this in every color imaginable (and are able to match it to all ...
5 Tips For Getting Back Into Fitness
So you’ve fallen off the wagon - you went from going to the gym 4-6 days a week to driving by the gym to go get frozen yogurt (and you probably get more toppings than you should). It’s very easy to get off track but nowhere near as easy to get back into it. But I can assure you that it happens to everyone. Whether it’s life, injury, a lack of interest, or something else that gets in the way and takes precedent; here are some helpful tips to help you get back in the gym! Take it easy If you’ve taken some time off the last thing you want to do is shock your body by trying to follow the same routine you were doing before. It will either result in an injury or some serious DOMS, which will just deter you from wanting to return. Start by just going a few days a week and add a ...