Did you know that wearing a heart rate monitor is one of the best ways to keep you motivated during exercising?
Tired of carrying around a clunky heart rate monitor at the gym? To eliminate this less-than-glamorous accessory, Numetrex has created a line of clothing that contains tiny sensors which track your heart rate and relay it to a heart rate monitor watch.
Wow! Its built right into the the jogging bra, so it makes it easy!
If you need more motivation, be on the look out for our next FREE Tele-seminar, with fitness guru, Lisa Crisalle! More info to come soon!
We came across a GREAT blog recently, to help those who are trying to lose weight and just need a little support.
Over at Slim People In Progress, you can be part of an inspiring group of people from all across the country who are dieting and exercising, while staying in touch via email.
Our friend Denise Wakeman and founder of The Blog Squad, just 2 years ago, found herself in her mid 40′s with about 30 pounds to loose. Knowing that she might really stick with it, she convinced a friend to do it with her and they both signed up for Weight Watchers!
Denise is a blogger in real life (www.buildabetterblog.com) and so started up Slim People in Progress, to document and help inspire others like herself to share tips, trials and successes.
She says that the site has helped her stay motivated and loved hearing other’s resources.
“I’ve lost 30 pounds since I started and work out now more than ever, and I have even trained for a 1/2 marathon!”, says Wakeman. “I have it all documented on the site!”
What started off as a weight watchers support group, has now morphed into a weight loss and fitness site!
We think its great, so check it out! www.slim-people.com
P.S. If you want to be a guest blogger on the site, just go to the site and check out the “Why this Blog Started” article!
Are you going to be going on a cruise this summer?
Do you want to make sure that when your on the dance floor at your next wedding that your moves are "with it" and current?
Do you need to spice up your next girls night out party?
We came across a fun video that is a great alternative to traditional exercise!
Check it out… it just might spark a new hobby for you!!
www.learnclubdance.com
If you have thought that you would like to learn to dance, this is your chance.
Have FUN!!!
If your New Year’s resolution was all about working out and getting fit, then here’s a simple trick to make that stick. You’re sure to stay motivated while you sweating it out if you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror looking fab in a fresh, hot looking new workout outfit!
Workout fashions are always changing, so here are a few of the latest looks you might want to add to your athletic wardrobe.
A great workout look is all about layering…You can peel one layer off at a time, depending on how hard you are exercising.
Outerwear
On your way to the gym, why not wrap yourself up in this cozy fun fleece with flair! This Beyond Yoga Scarf Jacket in heather grey is a great example of how athletic wear has become multifunctional. It works as well for exercise as it does for coffee date at Starbucks.
Metallics
This season it’s all about metallic, so how about putting a little sparkle in your workout wear with this Zoot Ultra Softshell. This aerodynamic jacket has 3 layer technology offering insulation wind and weather protection. It also has fun features like a nutrition pocket and headphone grommet for your ipod.
Fitted Tops
Form Fitting Styles that hug your curves, but are stretchy enough to move with you are a lot hipper than a big old oversized t-shirt! Whether you are going to yoga, or weight training, its makes it feel more fun if you are dressed in a top with some color and style. This purple Zoot Tri-fit tank is a great example of that. It features a 360 bra and comes in pink, blue, aqua and white.
Lots of Color
Bright colors are the newest trend this spring, especially in athletic wear. You’ll feel energized in this Zoot RUNfit in-flight cami in this gorgeous pink jewel shade. It has a medium support built-in bra with ventilating mesh to keep you dry and comfy.
Beautylicious Bottoms
Shake your booty in these popular Lululemon Reverse no side seam pants. The wide colorful band atop of the form fitting black pants magically makes you look like you have a gorgeous bottom. Also, if you’re tall, you’ll love the fact that they come in extra long too. A personal favorite of ours, they are so comfortable you’ll never want to take them off!
Playing with Patterns
Target hits the mark as usual with this C9 by Champion Yoga Long Racer back tank. When you are sick of solids try this fresh, youthful pattern in lemon yellow.
Shapely Bras
Tired of workout bras that flatten you like a pancake then here are a couple to keep you looking perky. This sleek Nike high support full control bra has stabilizing zones in the shoulder straps. The cups are also lightly padded for a flattering shape. Zip it right up or a little down peeking out from under a tank for a sexy, sporty look.
Nothing worse than feeling some nagging little something irritating your skin while your doing your crunches. This Natori soft cotton blend underwire sports bra gives great lift and support but was thoughtfully designed to prevent hardware from touching the skin. No more rubbing or metal marks.
Latest Running Shoes
Stay motivated with these state of the art running shoes cheer you on like a coach. These Nike Women’s Shox RGN Remix+2 runners have a special chip that goes right in your shoe, so you can communicate with your iPod Nano. To read more about this modern marvel click here
Less high-tech and more fashion forward are these beautiful motorsport-inspired Puma wheelspin sneakers in black and baby blue. They’re beautiful for the gym or just to race around town in.
Accessories
No need to be dragging along a sport bag that drags you down. This bright and cheery athletic tote by Lululemon, could easily double as your everyday purse it is so stylish! The bag is locker compatible and the strap doubles as a yoga mat strap when not in use!
Something Extra
In this cold weather, its hard to want to leave the house, but now you can with a warm drink in tow! Try taking along one of these Zen like Tea Travelers to your next pilates class, to keep your muscles warm and working.
If you’re like us…you know we should exercise, but it’s not always fun to have to do so.
We’ve noticed that a crop of new types of exercise classes that have women sweating and loving it! It must be all the hype of Dancing with the Stars, because new forms of aerobics classes are cropping up everywhere!
I (JoJami) recently found a Cha Cha aerobics class in my area that I started attending. You don’t need anything special to wear. Just go in workout clothes and tennis shoes. The hour long class was packed with women and a few guys. We were taught basic ballroom steps and practiced them to lots of different pop and cha cha music.
Then, while out in LA, I took a what turned out to be the funnest exercise class ever…a Salsa aerobics class. This was where the teacher put on tons of wild latin music and proceeded to give us a little dance combination that was easy to follow, but that helped us all work up a great sweat! Both classes had a nice little warm-up and cool down so that even the novice dancer felt at ease.
If you have a love of dancing, what a way to “step together, step together, hip, bump”,the pounds away!
