Aurorae Fitness Resistance Bands Review and Giveaway!

As a runner I really need to do more weight training. So when Aurorae contacted me about reviewing their new resistance bands I was thrilled!

Their set includes 5 resistance bands (ranging from 2-30 pounds), 2 padded handles, an ankle strap, a door anchor, a guide book, and a carrying case!

The set is very affordable at $24.95 and is sold on Amazon!

The bands are color coordinated by their resistance level. Yellow is 2-4 pounds, blue is 4-6 pounds, green is 10-12 pounds, black is 15-20 pounds, and red is 25-30 pounds. You can combine the bands for multiple levels of resistance. So there are lots of options for the beginner to advanced athlete. 

The bands are made with durable, high grade latex rubber. And there is a lifetime guarantee on the bands.

I love the guide book because it gives you examples of different exercises you can do with the bands!

You can do bicep curls!

I also used the door anchor to do hip adductions and hip abductions.

And seated rows!

There are tons more exercises that can be done!

My favorite part is that these can all be done at home. And...these bands can travel with you! Especially since it comes with a carrying case!

I'm very pleased with these resistance bands!

How would you like your own set? Aurorae has kindly offered to giveaway the same set to one of my U.S. readers! Enter below for your chance to win!

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Disclosure: Aurorae sent me this product free to review. No other compensation was provided. All opinions are mine and mine alone. 

prAna Early Winter Collection!

Disclaimer: I received this product free to review through a campaign through Fit Approach. I received no other compensation. All opinions in the post below are mine and mine alone!

It's no secret that I love my running and workout clothes! I also love to look cute while I'm getting my fitness on! I think looking good helps boost your confidence and that's just as important as the workout. So you can bet there are tons of running clothes on my Christmas Wish List!

When I got the chance to try prAna I was so excited! I'd always heard about how great this brand was but had never gotten the chance to try any of their stuff.

I absolutely love what they stand for: "Breath, life, vitality of the spirit. These qualities infuse not only our name, but also our aspirations, the things we make and how we make them. Welcome to mindfully designed, built to last products."

I also love how they have the environment in mind when making their products. They use recycled materials as well as organic cotton. 

I got to choose two items out of their new early winter collection! It was so hard to make my choice! I loved everything I saw! But I finally settled on two things.

The first thing I chose was the Kirsten Top. I loved the look of this sweater and knew it would be great for those walks in the woods on a chilly day that I like to take with my family. The top is made of wool so it is super warm. It has a hood on the back with a toggle so you can pull it tight to stay out of the wind. It's also a longer sweater which I love! It looks great with a pair of jeans or some leggings! I also think it would be great for wearing on top of my workout clothes on a cold day!

The second item I chose was the Gazelle Legging. I fell in love with these leggings!!! We had some really cold days here on the Gulf Coast and these were the pants I wore to run in. They are made of performance stretch French terry that is moisture wicking. They were contoured to my body and didn't slip when I ran. And...they are super cute and slimming!

My favorite part of these leggings is the reflective zippers at the bottom of each leg. They make it easy to be seen when you are running. But the best part....it makes it so much easier to get the leggings on and off...especially when you are sweaty from your run or workout!

I love the products I got from prAna and am already choosing other items to add to my Christmas wish list! These products are perfect for that health conscious person in your life! Be sure to check out their early winter catalog! And...I have a discount for you! Use the code pspf14rrg for 15% off your entire 
purchase! Perfect for that holiday shopping!

Be sure to check out prAna on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram!

QOTD: Have you ever tried prAna? What is on your Christmas wish list?

Bodies By Cindy Health and Fitness Center Review!

Disclaimer: I attended a High Definition Cycle Class at Bodies By Cindy Health and Fitness Center for free as part of the Fitness Influencer Campaign through Fit Approach. I received no other compensation. All opinions in the post below are mine and mine alone! 

I was super excited to be given the opportunity to be a fitness influencer from Fit Approach! My job was to review a class at a gym in my area. Sounds so fun right? The gym I was chosen to review was Bodies By Cindy Health and Fitness Center. This gym was about 45 minutes away from where I live. I signed up to take the High Definition Cycle Class at 6:15 on a Thursday evening. I was excited because it had been about 12 years since I had taken a spin (or cycle as I learned was the correct term now) class!

Luckily my friend Larisa lives about 5 minutes away from the gym and is co-host on the Fat to Fit Radio Show with the gym owner Cindy! So Larisa was excited to attend the class with me! It's always more fun working out with a friend!

Bodies By Cindy has been around for several years but before it was a personal training studio that also had boot camps and yoga. Now (opened in beginning of August 2014) it is a full service co-ed gym! They still have personal training...in a private training room. They also offer several group classes including High Definition Cycle, High Definition Boot Camp, and High Definition Butt, Guts, and Thighs! And they even have child care for us moms out there!

The gym is located at 4674 Airport Boulevard in Mobile, Alabama. It was super easy to find!

The very first thing that came to mind when I stepped through the door was how CLEAN the gym was! It even smelled clean! None of that sweaty, rubbery smell you usually experience in a gym. I also loved the layout. Everything was very open but also had it's own section.

All the equipment looked super nice! And TV's in front of the cardio area are a plus!

The gym also has an awesome private personal training room!

I had to sign a waiver before I could participate in the class. But I got to meet the owners, Cindy and Jason Ross. They were super sweet and seemed excited that I was there!

Next...it was time for High Definition Cycle! I was excited but also a little nervous since it had been so long since I'd taken a group class of any kind! I'd also run 3 miles that morning and was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up. But I was pumped! I knew I would have fun!

The group class room was HUGE! The bikes were all at the far end of the room. And on the opposite end was a stage and a projection screen.

Me and Larisa ready to CYCLE! :-)

During the class the lights were dimmed and crazy lights were added! The music was LOUD and the music video to the song being played was displayed on the projection screen! It was awesome! That night the class was all about the 70's. So we had some pretty great music! And seeing the different hair styles and clothing on the videos was hilarious! It really helped keep your mind off how hard you were working! 

Larisa giving #proof I was actually doing this! :-)

This cycle workout started on the bike. But after a few minutes we had to get off the bike and get on the floor for some core work! IT. WAS. TOUGH! But the burn felt so good!

More #proof! Thanks Larisa!

After a few more minutes of core work we got back on the bike and climbed more "hills!" And then came another on the ground core work session. And then we had a few more hills on the bike and then it was cool down time! Whoa! The class ended with us getting off the bikes and stretching. 

Here we are with the awesome cycle instructor! She was amazing and super motivating during the workout!

Check out those rocker dudes behind me lol!

This class was soooooo much fun!!! It was an amazing workout! I was sweating just as much as I do after running a long run! One of my favorite parts of the class was watching the projection screen. In between each song there was a motivational quote that would pop up. I really LOVED that! The only downside to this gym for me...it's 45 minutes away!!! :-(

So if you are in the Mobile area....please go check out the Bodies By Cindy Health and Fitness Center! You absolutely will NOT regret it!

Thanks so much Cindy and Jason for letting me experience your gym!

QOTD: Do you like cycle classes?

Girls Gone Sporty!

I have more exciting news to share! Have you noticed my new badge on the right hand side? Yes I've been accepted to be a Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador! I'm super excited!

What is Girls Gone Sporty? You can read more about them on their website but here's the basic idea of what they are all about!

Girls Gone Sporty - Helping you "Live the Sporty Life!"

What is the “sporty life”? It’s more than just fitness and nutrition; it’s an attitude that’s focused on embracing fun and adventure. The sporty woman says, “I can do anything I put my mind to, I just need the resources to do it.” That’s where Girls Gone Sporty comes in. Owned and operated by Laura Williams, a self-proclaimed "sporty girl" and her husband Lance Williams (an equally sporty guy), Girls Gone Sporty is dedicated to sharing the top products, trends and ideas for advancing the fit and adventurous lifestyle. 

All of that sounds right up my alley! I always say that if I can do it you can too! And Girls Gone Sporty has that same mentality!

You can click on the badge and read more about the ambassadors...including me! :-) It is an amazing group of women and I can't wait to get to know each and every one of them better!

Laura is so awesome! I have enjoyed getting to know her better and look so forward to all the opportunities this ambassadorship will bring!

Go check out Girls Gone Sporty's website! You can also connect with them on twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and YouTube!

And if you're interested in becoming a Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador like me you can apply here. :-)

QOTD: What makes YOU a sporty girl?