Fit & Fashion Friday: HIIT Workout + Lorna Jane Gear

Posted on October 31, 2014 by BarrAndTable

My Athleta gift card winner was chosen! Is it you?!

Happy Halloween and hooray for Friday! And Friday means I’m off to another workout at Sweat. I’ve really been loving these workouts because it not only gives me a chance to mix it up from my usual gym scene, but I also find that I push myself harder being in the group setting. I mean, I can’t let people think I don’t know what I’m doing, right? 😉

I was this close to hitting up Sweat the other day but the plans were cancelled. However, once I have my mind set on something, it’s really hard to change it so I decided to do a modified version of my first Sweat HIIT workout in my own gym. AND I decided to share it with all of you because it can’t hurt to have an extra workout at your disposal with all of the candy around, am I right?! I love the mix of cardio, abs, and strength work. By the time you catch your breath, you’re moving fast again!

Exercise Demos

Frog Hops
Med Ball V-Up
Russian Twists
Front Raises
Mountain Climbers
Lying Back Fly
Bosu Starfish Crunches – place your mid to lower back on the bosu
Bosu Dead Bug
Single Leg Squat
Tummy Tucks
Double Mountain Climbers – jump feet all the way up to hands

Looking for a little extra workout motivation? I love finding some fun new workout gear and Lorna Jane just came out with some fantastic new looks. Some of my faves?

Crosstown Bra

Alliance Mesh Tank

Pria Excel Zip Through

Rouge 7/8 Tight

Clearly I have a thing for bright colors and criss-cross backs and there are tons to choose from on the website. Can’t wait to get my hands on these!

I hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween and weekend!

Food for Thought

What’s your favorite new piece from Lorna Jane?
Any fun Halloween plans?

Fitness Friday: 10 Minute Ab Burner Circuit

Posted on December 27, 2013 by BarrAndTable

About a week before the move, I got some very exciting news that I’ve been meaning to share with you. Obviously, I got a bit caught up in my packing, moving, holidays, etc., but now that things are settling down, I figured it’s the perfect time to announce—I’m now a Sweat Pink Ambassador!

Ok, so maybe it’s something that you’ve already noticed on the right side of the blog, but that doesn’t mean I’m any less excited to officially announce it! If you’re not familiar with the community, you should get yourself acquainted. This group is all about building a healthy community and part of my job as an ambassador is to share my healthy lifestyle and encourage others to join me. That said, I wanted to share my favorite go-to ab circuit. It’s a really burner and I hope you try it out!

Need examples?
Leg Lifts
Reverse Crunches
Toe Touches
Side Plank with Pulse [About 30 seconds in]
Russian Twist

I love that I can get a quick burn from this circuit and it works every part of your core. It’s the perfect ending to your workout.. so get moving! And don’t forget to get your pink shoelaces 😉