I truly believe that when you feel gorgeous you will not only walk in your AWESOMENESS but you will perform the way you feel. MY personal performance exceeded when I started to give a crap about how I looked when I work out.
Here are some tips on how to look CLASSY and SASSY during your work outs:
BE BRIGHT - BE BOLD!
If you follow me on instagram, whether on my personal account (@iamebbyK) or Classy Fit Gals (@classyfitgals) account you notice that I love color. I don't care if the color is on my hips or my lips - I'm a lover of color.
Well, I found some gorgeous work out clothes in both TJ Maxx and Target! Those are my two go-to stores for work out gear. I highly advise checking out both stores for your work out clothes. The brighter you are, the better you will work out - I am totally convinced!
Note: If you sign up for the Target Debit/Credit card you get 5% off your purchase. Also, download the Target Cartwheel app on your smart phone - they have coupons galore for things you would not imagine. You never know what work out essentials you will find in the app!
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| Top: Champion from Target Pants: GAP Leggings Socks: Target Sneakers: Nike Airmax |
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| Top & Pants: TJ Maxx |
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| Top: Champion |
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| Jacket: Champion found at Target Leggings: TJ Maxx Socks: Target Sneakers: Asics Gel Noosa 8 |
YOUR BRA
Side Note: It bothers me when I see women working out and their boobs are popping out left to right OR if the boobs are spilling over the bra - no no no!!!Before I became serious about my health and wellness, I invested some bucks in a good sports bra that I purchased from designer lingerie store. Let's just say, this year when I really got serious about working out and I started to loose weight, my boob cup size shrunk and I killed that poor bra.
When I went to Dallas I went to Ladies Footlocker and purchased four sports bras. One is by Under Armour and the other three are the Maia bras by Moving Comfort. Let me be the first to brag and tell you this - these sports bras are A-MA-ZING!
What I love about the Moving Comfort bras are the adjustable straps - I did purchase three and they were worth every penny. I am a true believer that there are just some things in life you can't be frugal with and my bras are definitely one of them.
I LOVE all four of my new bras because they "hold me down" and they look and feel great - and guess what - they are all HIGH COMPRESSION/ HIGH IMPACT bras. The girls are holding together rather nicely!
My boobs still have cup size to them (smiling) BUT these bras really hold me together and I do not have to worry about them slapping me in your face in the middle of your work out! The less distractions the better the work out!
SNEAKERS
Now if you've been following me, you know that I have a love for "fashion" and beautiful things. It doesn't matter what is is! Never in a million years did I think I would have a closet full of sneakers. I have an undying unconditional love for colorful, fashion forward sneakers. I could care less (back then) what the exact function of the sneaker was, I only cared about how it looked with my workout clothes (vanity at it's best - I admit it). WELL little did I know that wearing the proper sneakers for the various exercises I was doing would not only help my joints but also help my performance!
Here are some of my favorite sneakers!
Asics Gel Noosa 8
Now only are these sneakers FUN and FASHIONABLE but they are great for running (as long as you are properly fitted for them). I can run in them (MUST wear my compression gear) but I love them for cross training, zumba, etc. Throw on some fun work out pants with these and your Classy Fit Gal shirt and you are looking FAB as ever while working out!
Brooks
All runners LOVE Brooks! When I purchased my first pair of Brooks I was NOT into working out let alone running. My boyfriend (now husband) convinced me to get a pair and I did. Guess where they were for years - in the pile of shoes in my closet. I dug up these babies today and said OMG I have a pair of Brooks.
Fast forward, now that I love running (you have to mentally tell yourself you LOVE something in order for you to even "like it) Brooks will be my "go to" for running - especially in races. I'm not a "blue" gal so I will be getting fitted for a pink pair in the VERY NEAR future (sssh don't tell my husband)
New Balance
These are new to my work out gear. I actually was fitted for these sneakers a week ago and I like them. They've been in the back of my trunk because my Asics have been "the sneaker" of choice for me BUT it's time for me to break them in. They feel really good and light when I did the test run during my fitting and I felt like I could run a half marathon in them!
Nike AirMax
When my husband got me these sneakers, he knew I needed some running shoes BUT they didn't quite work for me so now I wear them as a regular work out shoe when heading to the gym. They are comfy and may be a good running sneaker BUT I would suggest getting fitted for them to determine if this is the right fit for you. The sneakers make a bright fashion statement when working out - I love them!
ACCESSORIES
Headphones - Beats by DreI truly feel that the right accessories will set off your fitness gear. Now I knew I always wanted a bear of BEATS but I was willing to hold off on them BUT when I saw these babies, I had to have them. Talking about keeping you focused during your work out and the sound is phenomenal. You have to be careful though because you can surely miss something if you have them on too loud. I honestly can't hear a thing around me when I am wearing them. Not sure how safe that is during my early morning/late night runs. I would say, make sure the volume is loud enough for you to be focused but low enough so that you can be aware.
Arm Band
I found this flashy and fun armband in TJ Maxx. Again, you know how I feel about TJMaxx - my fav store by far where you can find designer on a dime. This arm band is comfy and serves it's purpose. My first time using it was during my first 5K and it worked perfectly. Here is a cute one at Target.
Socks
How can you not love a flashy pair of socks???? I purchase the majority of my socks from Target. The flashier the better for me! Find some funky socks here.
Polar Watch
I know you've seen on instagram all of these women wearing these pink watches that tells them how many calories they have burned. Well guess what - it's the Polar FT4 watch. Now, I am not sure why other women chose this particular model BUT I will be honest to tell you that I picked this particular model because it was the only model that came in the color PINK! Terrible, I know BUT it also tells me how many calories I've burned during a session so I got double goodness duty on this one. I purchased mine from Amazon, find it here.
Truly fashion and fitness go hand in hand and working out should NOT be an excuse to look amazing. True story, the ladies in the gym always comment on how fab I look when I work out - all I do is blush and say thank you! You never know who you can inspire just by looking bright, bold, classy and sassy!
I hope that this post has inspired you to look Classy, Sassy and FIERCE while you're working out.
Trust me, you will feel better about yourself and I am 100% sure you will be more motivated to have amazing work outs!
