tumblr is still up and running, but I like a little more s p a c e to write blurbs and organize them in the order I post them.
I know.
I am type A to the max.
So first things first. I just had stitches in my foot. STITCHES. In the top of my foot. So needless to say, my usual fitness routine has had a damper in it for the most part. No running during this time and I'm steering clear for at least another week or two since the muscles around that particular injured part of my foot are feeling stiff at the moment. I did lace up my gorgeous new running shoes for a 1 miler the other day and it was fabulous. Until my foot stiffened and I had to walk the last stretch. Nothing like a full-blown accident to throw a wrench in your stride. Literally.
I will say I was searching for a low-impact way to get my work outs in during the 12 days of stitches-town and I found the BEST workout I have done in a long time. (I'll get to that).
I was big into Pure Barre last Fall but once my "trial membership" was up, there was no more affording that mess for this teacher. So I waved goodbye to my pretty little studio where I flaunted my adorable leggings with wacky designs at the *obvious* envy of my classmates (Ladies, I get them all at TJ Maxx, thrifty remember?) and said hello again to my pretty decent gym membership where my own complaint is the lack of availability of different classes. Yes they have like every class you can imagine. No, they do not all fit my schedule of needing at work out at 6am on the dot.
Ok, so for the exciting part. THE workout program of workout programs. And wait for it, it's FREE.
I know! I KNOW! Gym membership, you may be left in August when my contract comes up again.
Ok so I have been using the website Blogilates.com for the whole month of May (minus 7 days where I was ordered to be lazy so my foot could heal) and I am in LOVE. Cassey Ho is amazing and so positive. I literally feel so much more positive after her workouts. I notice it on my morning commute, during stressful situations at work, and when I get home from work. I am just happy and calm. Which is so nice, you guys.
Ok, so what is this Blogilates I speak of? Well, it is free youtube video workouts that are organized into a monthly calendar just for you! Crazy that this is free, right?
All the work of organizing and changing up regions so you do not overwork them is out the window. FREE. I do highly recommend the app where you do pay $.99 a month for the calendar and you get a monthly video that isn't online yet as well as positive reinforcement (there's my sped teacher senses tingling) when you check off a workout on the app. A super cute pink box pops up and says "Killed it!" or "Beast!" It's the little things that get me to complete a workout at 6am and these little pop ups are so nice.
I am seriously obsessed and best part? It's a mix of so many different workouts, boredom is literally impossible and she releases a new video every Monday! Also, I am seeing similar toning results that I did with Pure Barre. A-mazing.
I have been telling everyone I know about this girl and probably driving people crazy but I promise you that you are going to love it! Here is a link below to check out one of the videos I did this morning and my legs are dying!
Perfect Legs Workout
I also love how body positive Cassey is. She reminds us that our own bodies are ours to love and I am loving that attitude. Sure, my stomach isn't quite summer ready but I am working on it and she is right there with me. I promote this same stuff to my Girls on the Run team each season, and she is proof about how uplifting this positive talk can be!
Comment below and let me know if you check out Blogilates and how you like it!
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