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Fall Athleisure Styling

admin — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:00:16 +0000

I would be lying if I told you that I didn’t live in my athletic gear. I have an entire room full of clothing but 9 times out of 10, I will throw on leggings and a tee over putting thought into getting dressed in a cute outfit. Sometimes it just seems too exhausting. Of course, there are instances when I need to wear actual pants but when I’m working from home or running errands, it’s pretty much a guarantee that I’m in athleisure. But don’t be mistaken, just because I’m not decked out in pearls and heels doesn’t mean I’m looking like a slob in my sporty attire either. No way. I make a point to look pulled together whether I’m headed to the drug store or to a Congressional Happy Hour with my hubby. You never know who you might run into, so might as well look decent, right? As a fitness junkie and the Style and Beauty Editor of Strong Fitness Magazine, I try out a ton of athletic gear. You name it, I have probably tried it on and done a Crossfit workout in it. And all of these of these Athleisure looks below get my stamp […]

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52 Interesting People: Alala CEO Denise Lee

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:00:18 +0000

Staying active is a way of life for us and it is no secret that we are obsessed with finding stylish new activewear brands to sport during our favorite workouts. We have stumbled upon dozens of brands over the years but one really seems to stand out above the rest to us and that is Alala. We have worn multiple outfits by Alala on the blog and on our Instagram feed (which you have probably seen), not only because they are super fashion forward but also because they actually feel good when you are working out. Since we are able to try out so many different brands, we feel that it is our job to share what works and what isn’t worth your money and let us tell you, Alala is a brand worth investing in Our partnership with Alala has grown over the past few months from styling a few of their outfits to being able to interview the CEO and Founder, Denise Lee. She is truly creating some of the best activewear in the business and we are so excited to share our exclusive interview with her and a sneak peak of what is hitting stores this Fall! We hope you […]

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How I Stay Motivated On The Road

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 23:07:43 +0000

Staying motivated to keep with your fitness routine while traveling is beyond hard. There are so many distractions, things to do and people to see, who has time to work out? Admittedly, sometimes there aren’t enough hours in the day and you either can’t get in a gym sesh or don’t want to because you are too busy exploring. Believe me I get it! But there is balance to be found even when on the road. When I’m traveling for work or for fun, I try to at least get a good workout in once or twice. I don’t let it dictate my schedule or get in the way of my plans, I just make it a priority to get it done. After all, if you can spare an hour or two, then you have no excuse. I normally try to drop into a Crossfit when I’m on the road because I love seeing how the different gyms are run, plus I always seem to make a new friend and get a killer new t-shirt as well. But if my time is even more limited and I don’t think I will have time to make it to Crossfit, I will […]

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I’m Addicted

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 23:25:54 +0000

The Crossfit gym is my sanctuary. I look forward to going every day because I can feel myself getting stronger each time I show up and love the stress relief that it gives me after I’m done. For me there is no better feeling than laying on the gym floor after completing a soul crushing workout that leaves you gasping for air and thanking god that it is over. I guess you could say that I’m addicted to that feeling and that moment of accomplishment because it keeps me coming back for more every single day. But when is does it become too much? After coming back to Crossfit after an injury last summer, I made it my goal to get stronger so that I would never put my body in danger again. I started working out 3-4 days per week and then I gradually worked my way up to 6-7 days per week and then adding in 2-a-days 3 times per week. I certainly had become much stronger and it showed but did I go too far? After noticing that I was spending more hours of my day at the gym than I was at home or at work, I realized that […]

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