Yes, the title of this post is a line from that LMFAO song that weasels its way into my subconscious and settles in for the long haul. But, more importantly, it’s now been reclaimed as the segue into a MAH-JOR-LY exciting announcement: the bomb.com giveaway of the world’s most perfect gym bag from Kooba. You heard right: one lucky reader will be winning this awesome tote from the super generous design geniuses over at Kooba! All you have to do is like them on Facebook {they are trying to hit the big 6000 number for “likes”!} and leave a comment on this post telling me how you keep in shape! A winner will be announced this upcoming Monday, 2/13!
This bag is reason enough to get my tuchus to the gym. As I mentioned here, I’ve been on the Tracy Anderson pain train for the past few weeks. Her mat routine is killa, and all you need is a chair, 3 lb weights, and a yoga mat. I dress in super bright workout gear as a way to sort of peacock my way into thinking it’s a fun way to spend an hour. Well, that’s not an entirely fair representation — I actually like working out (endorphins!) and I never feel better than just after a solid exercise sesh. But sometimes, as I’m doing the millionth leg kick, I feel unpleasantly testy. So I compensate with smile-inducing brights, like these sports bras ($14, Old Navy)
I own two pairs and they both have lasted for.ev.er, with multiple wears per week. That, and they breathe — and move — and don’t cut off circulation. This past point is particularly important because, in a random moment of 90s nostalgia, I snapped up a pair of Adidas running capris {remember when everyone and their Mom owned a pair of swishy-swashy pants with the three stripes down the sides?! We all had them in the 90s…}. Now, I will say that these Adidas pants come in great colors, and I also felt slightly retro-cool running around Glover Park with them on, but they were so constricting I could hardly breathe. So. Nike it is, for this little lady. And Nike it is on my feet, as well — I rock out their Free Runs ($100, Zappos), which are the lightest shoe known to man. Great for running, and I always get compliments on them. And the colors make my heart sing.
I also use a brightly colored yoga mat ($33, Amazon) and hand-weights (Tracy claims that you should never use more than 3 lb weights when using her workout or you “just create more space for loose skin” — $12 for set, Amazon) —
Water must always be at the ready — and these Bobble water filters are incroyable ($9.99, Target):
When I’m not in my tried-and-true Nike spandex, I’m in candy-colored shorts. How slick are these Old Navy pairs ($15, Old Navy)?! Best colors ever! I’d wear it with this funky giraffe-front tank ($26, Nike):
Other work-out musts? An easy-on, loose-fit sweatshirt. I wear one from my alma mater, UVA, but this boxy, 80s style variation caught my eye ($22, Target):
I also need peds ($10, Jack Wills). I buy mine in bulk {literally — packs of 20} at Costco in the brightest colors I can find, because I literally run them to threads and/or lose half of them somewhere between the dirty hamper and my clean laundry basket. I swear that I have no pair that actually matches, so I’m constantly in mis-matched peds. No idea how this happens. Mystery of life.
I also need waterproof mascara ($24.50, Sephora), Tarte cheek stain ($30, Sephora), and snag-free hair elastics ($3.50, Sephora):
Post work-out, I like to lounge in loose-fit sweats (on sale for $47, J. Crew) and a tissue-thin tee (I love the cheeky Rebel Yell line! — $63, Revolve):
If I’ve just completed my work at the gym, I’ll layer on a thin, breathable windbreaker (this is kids size, but what cool shades! — KWay, $45, J. Crew):
So — who’s ready to work out?!