home workout

Squat-proof and Cute Leggings

If you couldn’t tell by now on here and my Instagram, I love working out and a majority of my time when I’m not at work I have workout leggings on.  Over the years I have become very specific about the leggings I will spend my money on and that I can wear out in public and workout at the gym.

While I love Lululemon, it is incredibly hard for me to spend over $100 on one pair of leggings.  So, this will be a round up of some of my favorite workout legging brands that are a little more affordable.  I have squat tested these and they all pass.  So, whether you are working out at the gym or hanging out with friends, you can look good.  Sometimes a new pair of leggings is all the inspiration you need to get in a good workout.

Sprint HIIT Workout template

One of my favorite ways to get cardio in is to do HIIT workouts.  HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training.  High-intensity workouts have been shown to help burn fat, increase metabolism, and increase endurance.  These are just a few reasons why I do these workouts.  Another is that the workouts are usually shorter than most cardio.  Plus, it’s a good excuse to do sprints.  I was a sprinter in college, and this is an excellent way for me to get some sprinting in.

Home gym equipment must haves

If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that I’ve had to take a couple of weeks off due to injury.  This has given me time to figure out what I need when doing my home workouts.  Working out at home is the only way I work out, living on an island, there are no good gyms.  I’ve slowly been acquiring what I believe are essentials to getting a good sweat on at home.

Here’s my list of must-haves for good home workouts.  And even better I was able to get a majority of these on Amazon!