. . . taking a minute to breathe . . .
I didn’t realize how many new hats I would be wearing with this new “season” of life. Feels like a season, even though it’s only been a week. A lot of unknowns, a lot of mood shifts + a lot of silver lining digging.
The thing I found to keep me sane is getting outdoors – whether with my family or alone. Last night me time consisted of finding a local school, running a few laps + a finishing off with a 10 minute ab workout (shared below). I instantly felt like I could happily take on a new day + had a total shift in perspectives. Isn’t it crazy how being outdoors can INSTANTLY lift your mood. If there’s one advice I have to give you during quarantine it’s :
GET MOVING + GET OUTDOORS!
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10 MINUTE AB BURNER
30 SECONDS | bicycle
30 SECONDS | mountain climbers
rest 30 seconds
30 SECONDS | cherry pickers
30 SECONDS | x plank (touch hand to opposite toe in plank position + switch)
rest 30 seconds
30 SECONDS | leg lifts (i like to put my hands under my butt for back support)
30 SECOND | plank jacks (bring legs together + apart in plank position, repeat)
rest 30 seconds
repeat 1x + for an extra challenge end with a 60 SECOND plank
*I am not a certified personal trainer + this is just a workout I do at home.
- I snagged this black adidas WINDBREAKER JACKET in the men’s section – size small. It’s perfect for throwing on for a run + easy to take off when you get too hot.
- This TANK is the perfect length. It gives you more coverage + it even has a built in bra!
- I cannot rave enough about ALO YOGA LEGGINGS. They are legit my favorite! everrrr. the color + fabric on this black pair is monnnnney + it holds you in just right!
- I love wearing NIKE’s when working out, they’re the bees knees. They fit TTS + come in 7 colors.
- I’m a crazy hat lady through + through, even during a workout. The dry fit on this one is perfect for workouts, or even a day on the lake.
- I swapped my windbreaker to this SWEATER after my workout. It’s breathable + I sized up to a large for a oversized fit.
- A sneaker change is a game changer. I don’t mind a gym look for when I’m running errands but if I need to go into the office or to a meeting I can throw on a pair of sneakers for an everyday look. These REEBOK SNEAKERS ones were super, super cute! Loved them even more in person.
Let me know if you like the ab workout + make sure to snag my workout gear + other gear at Backcountry for 15% with code : GINGER (exclusions apply)
my post workout/time to get stuff done outfit.
let’s all take a big deep breathe in + out together.
WE’VE GOT THIS!