Outdoor Workout Routine Refresh With adidas #ShineWithSweat

They say exercise is your 401k for health. Just like you build a financial nest egg for your retirement, you should also build a 'health nest egg' too! When we are young, we only think about weight, but fitness goes deeper than the weight on the scale. It is about strength, endurance and a healthy body that is there not only for you, but for your kids too! I have always been lean and slender and never had to worry about weight control, but I had gained a lot (I MEAN A LOT!) of weight during my pregnancy. The shedding of those pounds taught me a great lesson - I have only one body and I need to keep it strong and fit so I can set an example for my little one about fit and healthy lifestyle. I have to admit, I am not a fitness expert, nor do I have a perfect body, but I like to keep fit and exercise. My exercise routine involves cardio and easy strength training with light, free weights. But Summer time requires change in my routine - main reason being Mili's (my daughter) school time-off. As she is home most of the day, I hardly get time to go to the gym or a group fitness class, so I try to incorporate cardio in the form of small runs/jogs, and playing/moving with her. The park bench becomes a place to tricep dips and slide becomes a make-shift wall-push up area! 

This Summer we took a vacation to west coast of Canada (Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler) and I packed my adidas gear with me to counterbalance the vacation-food intake! 

The morning run at Stanley Park in my adidas hot pink adipure trainers didn't feel like work out - it was pure heaven! The view, the water and my adidas training tights that are form fitting and so comfortable!

I was lucky enough to receive these amazing work out pieces by adidas and I am totally in love with this supernova racer back running bra! The back straps are so stylish and it gives comfortable support! Must have for every runner!

During our vacation at Whistler, I tried zip lining for the firs time and loved it! Don't let the death grip on the rope fool you, I am actually laughing here! BTW, you catch more of my vacation fun and adidas action shots on instagram!

My adidas training tights and shoes are right there with me almost 150 feet above ground!!

Now back home, my outdoor workout routine goes on - this time a quick run at an empty parking lot! No matter where you are, just get a move on - stairs, dog park, boardwalk, sidewalk - every place could inspire you to move, walk, jog, run! Let adidas gear be your companion and just go!!

adidas Women designs innovative performance products to help women commit to their best self and conquer their fitness goals. We inspire women to look and feel their best - be pretty, be tough & be confident.

“Disclosure: Compensation was provided by adidas via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of adidas”.

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Get Fit (fashionably!) with Ellie

I am not a size zero, I am not a gym rat and I love my food. But I love and respect my body (it is the only one I got you know!) and therefore, 'stay fit' is on the top of my to-do list everyday.  I am also obsessed with interested in fashion, and keep an eye out for stylish workout clothes. So when activewear brand Ellie contacted me to have a look at their innovative and stylish workout clothes, I HAD to try them! And believe you me, their collection will make you want to wake up early and go for a run (or to that spinning class you always try to avoid!) The colors are refreshing, fabrics are made to absorb sweat and let the skin breathe and the fit is just perfect!

How can Ellie promise to deliver all that ? First off, their clothes are designed by WOMEN! Hello, a girl knows how we women want our yoga pants to fit at the rear end! Secondly, their Trufit Technology takes the guessing out of sizing. I love the way my Electric Love Capri fits me and moves with me! The fabric is stretchable and skims your curves in the right way. The mesh top I tried is a cropped one that fits loosely and is perfect for layering over a sports bra or a tank top. 

OK, full disclosure: I usually don't smile while doing my lunges, It is more like grunting, you can say!

As you can see, I tried running, stair-ing, lunging, squatting in these bottoms and I witnessed first hand how smooth the fabric feels, how well it stretches with the moves and the fit feels like it is custom tailored for ME! The bonus: There are no awkward seams ( and no camel toe!!!)
Their website is such a fun place to shop! I took a style quiz where you tell your preferred style (like do you prefer full length or cropped length bottoms, tank tops or full sleeves), your workout preference (outdoor, indoor, running, yoga etc) and your size, and they give you a choice of work out clothes saving a lot of time! Now, you can buy as a regular shopper just click and pay and done, or you can become a member and choose 2 pieces EVERY MONTH for just $49.99!  So if you are a busy gal on the go, you can avoid countless trip to the stores, trying on those pesky sports bras, not finding your sizes and colors!

I know you want to give Ellie a try! 

Find their new collection on Ellie.com

Be a fan on their Facebook Page (they have great giveaways for fans!)

Follow the fit and fashion talks on Twitter at @meetellie

So what are you waiting for? Get a move on!! I'll see you at the finish line!
Because I feel pretty when I work out, I am linking up with Get Your Pretty On, Because Shanna Said So and Pleated Poppy. 

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