Easy Workout Tips and Links for Apartment Workouts
Home Gym Tips & Tricks
If you’ve followed me on social media or this blog for a while, you know fitness is one of the things I focus most on. I love sharing workout tips, my favorite athleisure brands and of course the reasons why I love Orangetheory Fitness Houston (OTF).
While I try to hit OTF 3x a week, that still leaves 4 days, that’s why when I’m apartment hunting, the apartment gym is a key thing I look for, and Encore Montrose hit the nail on the head with their gym setup. They have a full gym on the first floor with all the cardio machines and free weights you’d ever need and have a private spin and pilates studio located on the second floor.
With that said, I know finding the motivation and a workout you’ll actually do isn’t as easy as all the bloggers make it sound. As someone who travels a lot and finds herself trying to get a good workout in on the road, I’ve narrowed down a few workout tips and tricks to share.
Sometimes I head down to the apartment gym and give myself a quick goal – whether that’s 30 minutes in the gym and I can choose what I do on the spot or that’s 2-miles on the treadmill plus 2 sets of 3 arm exercises. For me personally, my goal is usually just movement. I’m not all about pre-workout shakes or having to hit a specific calorie burn on my Apple watch, but I realize it’s different for everyone.
4 Easy-To-Follow Workouts You Can Do At Home:
- Fitness Blender – No Equipment Workout– No equipment workouts are usually my favorite, especially when I’m short on time. You don’t have to waste time gathering equipment or waiting for someone to finish their set, plus these are pretty easy to do in a small hotel room or in my own apartment. Time: 20 minutes (and don’t forget to stretch)
- Nike Training ClubApp– I wrote about this app back in 2013, so clearly I’m a big fan. I love how easy it is to use – you can search based on muscle group (i.e. core, back and glutes) as well as time, which is more than ideal when I only have 15 minutes to get a workout in. They go over all the exercises and show proper technique, provide motivation (“You got this!”) along the way and you can even listen to your own music during the workout while they count you down through each move. Time: varies
- Kayla Itsines–Everyone’s heard of Kayla before as she has taken over the Internet by storm for a few years and for good reason. There are a lot of workouts you can find from her, like the 7-minute YouTube one linked above, following her YouTube channel, following her on Instagram or buying her guide. She is well respected in the industry and has a workout for pretty much everything. Time: 7 minutes (and many others)
- Pamela RF – Best 20 Minute Workout at Home– Again, all you need is a yoga mat (and that’s based on personal preference), and it’s a quick burst of HIIT that’ll be a good way to get in a fast workout and get those endorphins pumping. Time: 20 minutes
3 other pro tips when it comes to working out at home:
- Take a look around. Encore Montrose offers interactive fitness classes in the pilates and spin studio. You may not even need an app or extra motivation – ask someone in the leasing office (same holds true if you’re in a hotel and don’t know how to use the apps they have provided) and get started. Many hotels I’ve visited lately even have Peloton bikes and subscriptions set up for your use!
- Google is your best friend. If I want a quick leg workout, I type that in and usually have pretty good luck finding a YouTube video specializing in that specifically. It won’t always work, but it’s worth a shot!
- I follow a lot of fit-related Instagram accounts. Many times they have captions with a quick run through of a workout or even videos showcasing a 10-minute sequence. I simply have a folder titled “Workouts” and hit save for future use.
This blog post is part of a sponsored series with Encore Montrose, sharing what I love about this eclectic Houston neighborhood and particularly my spacious apartment community, which includes the gym. These Montrose luxury apartments are offering some amazing leasing specials on all their floor plans, a few weeks free rent, so hurry in for a tour! If you stop by for a tour shoot me a note and be sure to tell them Jayme (or The Blonde Side) sent you! The address is 4508 Graustark Street, located right next to Black Hole Coffee.
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Fashion is no more bound to overdress; today’s world is encouraging comfort wear more than anything else.
Either call it the apogee of lazy fashion or American dream but everyone is adopting casual wear massively. In a short span of time, active-wear has come a long way. From studio to street and everywhere in between, it’s getting flaunted flawlessly.
Chic active-wear is the perfect choice for both fitness & fashion. Along with an active lifestyle and many functionalities, active-wear offers comfort and style. That’s what makes it everyone’s favorite. The global active-wear market was estimated to be $398.3 Billion in 2019 and is forecasted to reach $558.3 by 2024. The growth of the market is projected at a significant CAGR of 7.0% from 2019 to 2024.
Driving Force Behind Active Wear
The Wall Street Journal Reported, “Athleisure trends is becoming the global phenomenon.”
And the major driving forces are:
Rising millennial population.
Increase in influencer.
Increasing disposable income & per capita apparel expenditure.
Growing inclination towards health & fitness.
Preferences for convenient, comfortable, stylish & functional clothes.
Acceptance of active-wear as office wear.
Upsurge in Global Sport participation.
Today’s “Athleisure” brands designs varieties of clothes, shoes, and gear with high performance, comfort, and stylish look.
Major Markets for Active Wear
North America is dominating the market with a 38% share in athleisure, followed by Europe and the Asia Pacific. The growth of active sportswear refers to causal comfort wear that can be worn at exercise or at work.
Two are the major players driving the growth of Athleisure – USA, and China. Both nations are passionate towards fitness and health.
The US is the top importer of active-wear, followed by Germany, Italy, France, and Japan. While Chine tops the list of exporters followed by India, Italy, Vietnam, and France.
Factors that has led to this strong growth in these countries are – Active lifestyle, Interest in sports, Large millennial population, Big Sporting event, and Health & Wellness awareness.
Active Wear Fashion trends
In the race of fast-fashion, active-wear fashion is well-placed. Athleisure brands are collaborating with designers to get more market share than non-active wear.
With an amazing fusion of fashion and function, active wear has become more fashion-sensitive in terms of designs and colors.
A few trends of Athleisure are:
High waist leggings are pairing well with crop tops or sports bra.
Printed leggings – retro, polka dots, animal print, floral and khaki Camo.
Loose yoga top over a colorful sports bra.
A denim jacket with a sports bra crop top.
Gym wear with boyfriend hoodie.
Lightweight post-workout layers.
The “Sports Leisure” trends have attracted many brands and retailers to introduce various collection – Bike Shorts, Body Suits, Dresses, Crops, and Space-age Sneakers.
The Top Players of Active Wear
Change is consumers lifestyles has created so much hype in the soaring Athleisure market. With the emerging market, brands are investing more time and money to stay ahead in the competition.
Brands are focusing on variety, comfort and innovative designs with a touch of tech. Over the past few years, smartphone-connected fitness clothing has gain immense popularity. From gym wear to office wear, brands are taking care of all your needs.
According to the brands’ performance in 2018, Nike is the most celebrated name globally followed by Adidas, Under Armor, Puma, and Asics. These brands are leading the market by introducing everyday fashion and line extensions to answer customers’ demand with premium quality fashion.
Beyond Active Wear
Athleisure are designed to deliver much more than comfort and fashion. Brands are innovating solutions to improve performance.
What all Active Wear can do for you?
Improve Lifestyle
Maintain body temperature
Protect from the Environment
Improve Blood circulation
Aid during the recovery period
Control Moisture
Wink Sweat naturally
Add protection and Prevent injuries.
Boost Confidence.
All these properties of Athleisure set them over others.
Future Ahead
Athleisure brands are collaborating with designers to reshape the sportswear with luxury. Consumers are increasingly adapting casualization with fitness, and it has become the key drivers for brands who are looking forward to matching up nicely with their customer’s demand.
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