Workout Wednesday-Back, Biceps, and Glutes with Active Wear by Athleta

Good Morning Workout Lovers! It is Wednesday again and it is time for Workout Wednesday. I am in week 37 of pregnancy so my workout will still be a little tame. I will interested to see how these work outs will change once I have the baby and can get back into actual training. I can’t wait! Today I will be doing a short back, biceps and glutes workout. I will also be finishing it off with an incline walk on the treadmill. Here is a look at what I have planned for my workout today:

• 3 sets of 15 reps
• single arm dumbbell rows
• deadlifts
• standing bicep curls
• hammer curls
• plie squats
• leg press
• 30 min incline treadmill walk

With spring weather coming soon I have been obsessing over the awesome colors that Athleta has to offer in active wear this spring. If you have not had a chance to take a look you should head over to Athleta and check out what they have to offer. As a new Athleta shopper I just as pleased with the quality of the active wear as I am with the fashionable looks that they put out this season. I was even able to find some great pieces that I have been enjoying during my pregnancy. I do have a gift card that I am looking forward to using after this baby makes it appearance in a couple of weeks! I wanted to share with you some of my favorite Athleta looks that are available right now:

This is the Fast Track Half Zip, this awesome piece comes in 5 colors. It is a great layering base that is completely breathable. An option for all the unpredictable weather we have been having!

The Bay Beach Capri comes in 3 colors, my favorite is this heather grey. This is a great item for the gym, walking on the beach or just lounging around. I love wearing ankle length capris in the spring weather.

The Pacifica UPF Tank is available in 7 vibrant colors. This is a great under layer for runners or any other activity you want to do in this tank. I am tempted to add a couple of these tanks to my active wear collection.

I have been seeing high tops all over the place this year. These are the Samsula High Top Shoes by Off the Beaten Track. The high tops feature a hidden wedge in the base of the shoe to give a little lift to those of us that may need one. Another great feature is that they are leather with an edgy snake-skin like texture to them. definitely not your regular pair of high tops!

I hope I have given you some motivation to go workout today and also to go and check out Athleta and up your active wear wardrobe! I know I am so excited to buy some of these pieces, maybe I will get this whole outfit! What type of workout will you be doing today on Workout Wednesday? What is your favorite active wear brand?

Workout Wednesday- Cardio and Shoulders plus Active Wear from Athleta

Good Afternoon Workout Lovers! It is workout Wednesday and I have already hit the gym today. For some motivation, if I can get out there at 36 weeks pregnant than so can you! Today I will be sharing the shoulder workout I did and some athletic wear from the awesome people over at Athleta. I am so obsessed with Athleta Active Wear right now and if you have not checked them out yet, you totally should. In my opinion they are way better than lululemon any day of the week. Let’s start with today’s workout:

• 5 min cardio warm up
• sets of 3×15
• push ups (this was not an easy one for me!)
• up right rows
• military press
• lateral raise
• 30 minutes of cardio

Active wear from Athleta

Colorblock Chi Tank

Bay Beach Capri

Ariel Tiki Bikini

Ariel Tiki Reversible Bottom

Kiki Swim Dress

Betty High Top Shoe by Sperry

What did you do for Workout Wednesday?

What I’m Loving Now

Good Afternoon Fashionista’s! Here is a new post idea I have been thinking about doing. Let me know your thoughts because I love to get your feedback. Through blogging I do a lot of research and come across a lot of products. What would be better than sharing with you every week the things that I have found that I love. The great thing about this is I can tie is all the things I love active wear, women’s fashion, men’s fashion, kids gear and home style. If you have any products that you love and want to bring to my attention feel free to leave a comment and tell me about it! Here is this week’s favorites:

Favorite Women’s Fashion Item

Nanette Lepore Sugar Daddy Jacket

Favorite Women’s Shoe

Michael Kors Arielle Runway Pumps

Favorite Handbag

Kate Spade NY Beacon Court Jeanne Satchel Bag

Favorite Men’s Fashion Item

Polo Ralph Lauren Cable Knit Sweater

Favorite Men’s Shoe

Cole Haan Lunar Grand Wingtip Shoes – Jon bought these and they are awesome shoes. Incredibly light weight and I love the colors they come in.

Favorite Active Wear

Athleta Scrunch Top

Favorite Baby Gear Item

Stokke Crusi in Black Melange– This is the stroller we have bought and I am in love with how stylish it is!

Favorite Girl Fashion

Ralph Lauren Vintage Seersucker Dress

Favorite Boys Fashion

Ralph Lauren 3 Piece Infant Set

Favorite Home Style Item

Nautica Easton 4-5 Piece Bedding Set

What are some of the things that you are loving right now?

Workout Wednesday and Active Wear from Athleta

Good Morning People! I hope you are all well. We are having yet another storm here in NYC. That means I will probably hit the gym twice today since I will not be able to get out of the building again. It is workout Wednesday!! I will be sharing with you my workout for today and some amazing new styles from Athleta. Since the weather has been so bad lately I have been heading into my building gym twice a day. I usually do a weight and cardio mix in the afternoon and then do an incline walk on the treadmill in the evening. It helps to break up my day, when I would normally head outside to take a walk around the city. Here is a look at today’s workout:

• 5 min warm up walk
• 12×3 lunges
• 12×3 chest press
• 12×3 squats
• 12×3 military press
• 12×3 calf raise
• 12×3 bicep curl
• 20 min incline walk

For all you fashion lovers here is a look at some of the great new arrivals over at Athleta!!

The Hope Jacket comes in 5 great colors for spring

 Chi Tank is ultra light weight and makes an awesome layering piece

The Arrow Be Free Knicker comes in 2 colors and is perfect for your outdoor runs with its supreme wicking fabric

How cute are these Gel-Fujiracer 3 by Asics? This is the lightest weight shoe in the Asics trail running line

I am always looking for feedback what active wear would you like to see featured in the future?  What will you be doing for your workout today?

Have a great day!!

Fitness Pins of the Week

Good Afternoon Guys! We are at the end of the month and heading into February. Have you been able to keep up with the goals you set at the beginning of January?

This weekend is Super Bowl weekend, I know there will be a lot of tempting foods around. Let’s try to pick the healthier choices when you are at that Super Bowl Event. It is time for me to share with you some workouts and fitness motivation that I have found on Pinterest this past week. If you do cave and eat those nachos this weekend, just add in an extra workout this week! Here is a look at some of the pins that I have been pinning on my boards this week:

Arrow Be Free Athleta Capri’s

If you are not on pinterest you need to be on it! If you are then please click on this link an follow my boards! http://www.pinterest.com/nycfitfoodfash/boards/

Fit Style to Street Style with Athleta

Good Morning Guys! I posted earlier in the week Fit Style to Street Style. I had recently been asked by Athleta to try out some of their new pieces from the spring line and wear them to work out and switch them up to be able to wear them out the rest of the day as well. I chose pieces that were versatile and could be worn at other places other than in the gym. I can not say enough great things about the quality of the clothing that I received from Athleta and I love all the great new spring pieces. here is a look at what I was able to do with the Printed No Sweatin’ It Sharkbite Top.

This outfit was perfect for going out for Sunday Brunch. I paired the Printed No Sweatin’ It Sharkbite Top with a tank from PinkBlush Maternity, leggings from H&M, scarf from H&M and boots from Steve Madden.

Heading out to run some errands I added me leather jacket from Danier to my Printed No Sweatin’ It Sharkbite Top. and I was ready to go!

Once I arrived back home I decided to fit in a workout before dinner. I put my hair up added a head band from American Eagle and my woven converse and I was all set to hit the gym. The Printed No Sweatin’ It Sharkbite Top was a perfect piece to workout in. It is very comfortable and a great layering piece.

What are your favorite pieces that you can switch up through out the day?

*disclosure: This post was sponsored by Athleta. I was provided with a gift shop to buy these great pieces and facilitate the post. They have gained a brand new customer too!

Fit Style to Street Style

Good Morning Guys! I hope everyone had a great weekend. We spent ours with some relaxation and a lot of errand running. With most weekends being that way i need versatile pieces in my wardrobe that can go for one thing to the other quickly. Recently I had been given the opportunity to try some fitness pieces and work them into my regular wardrobe by Athleta. I was familiar with the brand but had not used them yet. This was a great opportunity to try them out and I am so glad that I did. Here is a look at some of the outfits I made on Saturday to get me through the day. The Athleta piece that I used to get me through the day was the Striped Shiva Top in Tulip Red Stripe. It is a great color combination for transitioning into spring.

This is how my day started off. I was headed to an early lunch with Jon. It is kind of our Saturday routine. I paired the Striped Shiva top with a sweater from H&M, leggings from H&M, tank from PinkBlush Maternity, boots by UGGS and my Michael Kors bag. All together it makes a great weekend look.

Later on in the afternoon I changed it up for a little grocery shopping. I kept on the Striped Shiva Top, leggings from H&M, tank by PinkBlush maternity, boots from American Eagle, handbag by Ralph Lauren. I then added the City Chick Coat also from Athleta. Love this coat it is so cute and very light weight.

My last look of the day was for my quick workout before dinner. I kept on the Striped Shiva Top, leggings, tank and added some Nike running shoes. Put up my hair and I was ready to hit the gym!

What are your favorite pieces that you can switch up through out the day?

*disclosure: This post was sponsored by Athleta. I was provided with a gift shop to buy these great pieces and facilitate the post. They have gained a brand new customer too!

Fitness Pins of the Week

Hello Readers! I hope everyone is having a great week. It is beyond freezing here in NYC, I have been spending a lot of time in my building gym. The cold combined with wanting to get put but not wanting to go outside has me at the gym twice a day this week. If you are needing motivation to get off the couch this week look no further. I have found so many great workouts and motivational pins on pinterest. Here are some of the best pins that I have found this week:

Athleta Chi Tank

If you are not on pinterest you need to be on it! If you are then please click on this link an follow my boards! http://www.pinterest.com/nycfitfoodfash/boards/

Workout Wednesday- Cardio Session and Fitness Fashion

Hey Guys!! I hope you are all staying warm this week. We had a ton of snow dumped on us in NYC yesterday. It is Wednesday, that means it is time for Workout Wednesday!! I know that a lot of areas are freezing right now, with that in mind I will be posting my indoor treadmill routine today. As always I will also be featuring some fashionable active wear to give you a little fashion fix! I have been keeping up with my workouts at 30 weeks 4 days of pregnancy and counting. I will be doing an incline treadmill routine but will be keeping track of my heart rate to make sure it does not get to high. Using the incline on your treadmill gives you an incredible legs and glutes workout. I will be trying to keep in below 140 at all times, this has become a challenge for me at times. Here is a look at the routine:

Incline Treadmill Routine:

• 3 min 3.5 mph
• 2 min 3.5 mph 7% incline
• 2 min 4 mph 4% incline
• 2 min 2.8 mph 10% incline
• 2 min 3.2 mph 6% incline
• 2 min 3 mph 8% incline
• 1 min 3 mph 3% incline
• 1 min 6 mph 5% incline
• 1 min 3.5 mph 5% incline
• 2 min 5.5 mph 5% incline
• 2 min 4 mph 5% incline
• 1 min 3.2 mph 5% incline
• 3 min 3.2 mph 15% incline
• 1 min 3.2 mph 1% incline
• 3 min 3.2 mph 10% incline
• 1 min 3.2 mph 2% incline
• 3 min 3.2 mph 12% incline
• 3 min 2 mph 1%incline

I ordered this sweatshirt style top for Athleta yesterday and I can not wait to wear it! Printed No Sweatin’ It Sharkbite Top

If you are looking for a really good sports bra, give this one a try. I also love the purple stripes! Up-Tempo Stripe Seamless Bra

I have also ordered these Capri leggings. I can not wait to rock them at the gym and even out around the city this spring! Breakthrough Seamless Capri

I really want to order these bad boys! Unfortunately they are on back order in my size! I will be on the look out though. Bullet Shoes by Saucony

Fitness Pins of the Week

Hey Fitness Lovers!! I hope you are all doing well and keeping up with your health and fitness goals for 2014. I have been searching for motivation and inspiration for all of you this week. Pinterest is full of fantastic workouts and tips, especially at this time of year. Here are some of the fitness pins that I found this week:

Splits Revelation Capri- Athleta

If you are not on pinterest you need to be on it! If you are then please click on this link an follow my boards! http://www.pinterest.com/nycfitfoodfash/boards/