SWEATSHORT SEASON

March 6, 2021 Kelly Donohue

Newburyport, MA

Like most people, my love affair with sweats began a little less than a year ago. I think it was actually right around this very month that I removed the word denim from my vocabulary. It was out with the high-waisted, tight skinnies and in with oversized sweatpants, leggings, and come the warmer months—sweatshorts. Now that we are all easing back into the world again a year later, I'd say the sweatshort trend is something I am excited to keep. What's not to love? They're comfy and you can easily dress them up or down making them a solid staple piece. And now that everyone's embraced them, it seems like just about every brand has added them to their inventory this year. I've linked a bunch of my favorites (for all price points!) below.

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FABLETICS FOR THE WIN

September 15, 2020 Kelly Donohue

Manhattan Beach, CA

I have been partnering with Fabletics for the past few months to try out new styles and up my activewear game. Not only have I been more excited about working out lately, but all of their clothes are designed with functionality in mind, making it a lot easier to run while listening to music, podcasts, and more.

First things first…their leggings have great pockets and places to store keys, credit cards, and of course, your phone. I may be WAY behind the game on that, so forgive me, but up until now, I haven’t really had workout gear with hidden pockets. Alas! Fabletics has all kinds of tricky ways to keep your essentials close and I now favor all my leggings with pockets because it just makes life SO MUCH EASIER (something we could all use right now).

Another thing I love about my gear is the breathability of all their clothing. This flyaway back top, for example, is a welcomed addition to my sweaty outdoor workouts and I love that it still provides coverage over just wearing a bra or crop top!

Finally, I love how much this brand plays around with colors and silhouettes. From bold and splashy summer shades to fun patterns, I really like that their workout clothes standout from the generic, plain styles I had always traditionally associated activewear with. And when it comes to silhouettes, they have so many trendy pieces like one-shoulder tops also, lots of different flattering fits for all body types!

If you haven’t already, try out Fabletics and get 2 leggings for $24 when you sign up for their VIP membership!

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AT-HOME WORKOUT IDEAS

March 23, 2020 Kelly Donohue

Mar Vista, CA

It's official: life as we know it is at home for the foreseeable future. It’s thrown off all of our lives in more ways than we can count. And of the many things that have changed for me, my workouts are definitely high on the list. I was starting to really get into a solid workout routine, doing spin classes and pilates before work every morning.

That being said, I (like everyone else in the world) need to figure out something new that doesn't involve a class or a gym. And while it can prove to be particularly challenging if you live in a small city apartment (like me) I am here to tell you that you have options. Fortunately for us, a number of incredible fitness brands are offering free trials to stream their platforms or have free videos available for you to access at home. I have linked my top five favorites below!

I have made it a goal to move and do some sort of fitness class at least once a day. And with a wide variety of class times and options (some are just 10 mins!), it's really manageable.

Another thing that helps motivate me to workout? Giving my activewear a refresh. Fabletics has always been a favorite of mine. Not only do they have the prettiest colors, most unique and flattering fits, but they are also incredibly affordable. I've linked this particular set below.

Top 5 At-Home Fitness apps to try right now:

1. Peloton

Don't have space for a Peloton bike? No problem. This app offers a wide selection of options ranging from strength training to outdoor running, meditation and more!

Price: 90-day free trial; $12.99/month

2. Sculpt Society

This dance cardio-based workout method has hundreds of AMAZING classes to choose from. Unlike traditional weight and toning classes, I love these classes because they get you in great shape while helping you forget that you're even working out. They are so much fun!

Price: 14-day free trial; $19.99/month

3. Active by PopSugar Fitness

I have always been a fan of PopSugar Fitness for online workouts. They have so many options and they are all really approachable and easy (especially if you have been out of the game for a minute). They offer strength, cardio, yoga, dance and more from TOP instructors in the industry.

Price: Free Classes

4. Obé

This is another incredible streaming-only fitness platform and it offers an amazing at-home workout experience. They have thousands of live and on-demand classes, from Pilates to sculpt to dance cardio, ranging from 10 to 40 minutes, so you’ll be sure to find the right workout to fit your needs and schedule. Obé is offering a free month trial with the code ATHOME at checkout.

Price: 30-day free trial with code ATHOME; $27/ month

5. Alo Moves

Most people are familiar with Alo Yoga brand but they now have a video platform called Alo Moves and it is great! You can access yoga and meditation classes taught by some of the best teachers in the biz! Try it out for 14 days free or practices from a selection of classes on their YouTube channel.

Price: 14-day free trial; $20/month. Stream selected free classes on YouTube.