PANTS: Beyond Yoga (SO incredibly soft it’s unreal + come in 3 colors) // TOP: Gap Fit (THE best- I have it in 4 colors, and only $26!) // SHOES: Nike // SUNGLASSES: Karen Walker c/o Shop Ditto (get yours for free using code TOREYSTREASURES at checkout) // SPORTS BRA: Zella
If you read last week’s fitness post on Torey’s Trasures here, then you know I’m going to start amping up my #workoutwednesday posts to once a week, hence the post today! I decided to share 3 things I do to ensure I get the most out of every workout:
- Eat before AND after: I always need snacks to keep me fueled during the day (someone gets a little #hangry ;), however, especially pre-working out. I need a good boost of energy and a power bar, trail mix, or banana usually does the trick! Because I workout in the evenings M-F, I’m sure to make myself a dinner soon after working out to help my muscles recover and rebuild properly.
- Wear proper clothing: I know this sounds like a no-brainer, however, some of the cutest workout clothes can be uncomfortable or fit you improperly and be irritating during the workout. You want to have your mind solely focused on the workout so wearing the most comfortable and form-fitting clothes that don’t get in the way are solid for a good workout (like these pants, top, and shoes tied extra tight).
- Positive self-talk: We’ve all been there done that, I’m sure of it…wishing the workout was over, or thinking you can’t make it any farther. Well, guess what, you CAN! Working out is mostly a mental game so I always give myself little pep-talks to keep me going: “It’s only an hour, then you can eat!”, “You’ve got this, you’ve done it before”, “Make the most of why you’re here”, “You want to leave this gym feeling accomplished”, etc.
I hope you have a great workout today, whatever that may be! Unfortunately, I came down with a cold (already from my kiddos starting school), and will be out of commission for working out until I feel almost 100%. Have a great day!