Spring break is just around the corner, and while it can be much easier (and fun, and relaxing, and stress-free) to sit at home on your comfy couch than head over to the gym, you won’t get that bikini-ready body by sitting at home! Since we love Pinterest over here, I’ve selected some great pins of inspiration to get you in gear.
For breakfast: Strawberry, Banana, and Oat Smoothie
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Smoothies are a delicious and healthy way to start your morning! Add 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup frozen banana, 2 tbsp oats, 1/2 cup skim milk, and 1/4 cup water to your blender, and blend until smooth. Add some low-fat yogurt to the mix to make it creamier.
Get the Look
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You’ll be much more inclined to go to the gym and “sweat it out” if you’re wearing a cute tank that says so! This work-out tank top is perfect for the gym – it won’t restrict your movement, it’ll let you sweat, and it’s cute! You can buy one like this off Etsy, or you could craft up your own. Take an old t-shirt and chop it up, add a bow to the back if that’s your thing, and iron on some t-shirt letters with your favorite saying!
Get to Work
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Finding a new workout routine that will keep you motivated can be tough. Running can be boring, and weight lifting usually leaves you sore. Kick it up and try something new! Kettlebells work lots of muscles at the same time, and you can easily do a kettlebell routine at home. The link above walks you through some easy routines that will fit right in your new workout routine.
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A little weight lifting, in addition to cardio, can have you seeing results fast. As with any workout though, you have you ease yourself into weightlifting, and know your own limits. This article from All Women Stalk gives some great tips on how to incorporate weightlifting into your workouts.
Get some Tunes
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You can’t run without some cardio jams, right?? Jog.fm has you input your desired mile time, then finds songs with a BPM to keep you on pace. If you don’t want to use it for running, there are also options for walking or cycling. It even has an iPhone app, for tunes on-the-go.
Some Final Motivation…
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