AD // Four Ways I’ve Been Keeping Fit In Lockdown // Fabletics Review
Today’s post is a round-up of the ways that I’ve been keeping fit in lockdown, including sharing with you some of my favourite Fabletics pieces.
When the gyms closed back in March, I knew that I needed to stick to as much of a plan as possible and build working-out into my normal day-to-day routine otherwise I wouldn’t get it done. I’m used to working out at home, but I do love the feeling you get being surrounded by others in a class at the gym so I knew I had to shift my mindset to enjoy it more. I’ve also found that having a FitBit has encouraged me to keep it up!
On an average week, I would say that I work out 5/6 times a week and try to walk every lunchtime – I don’t have any goals to lose weight, but I’d rather focus on keeping a relatively high fitness level and the main reason I work out so much is to be able to eat what I want (in moderation) and I really think it keeps me sane after a hard day at work.
I was also very lucky to be gifted some pieces from Fabletics at the start of lockdown. Fabletics are one of my favourite brands for fitness-wear, especially their leggings as they don’t fall down! I would highly recommend trying them out and signing up as a VIP member to take advantage of their 2 pairs of leggings for £24 offer. My top choices are the High-Waisted PowerHold Leggings which I have three pairs of because they’re so comfy, and also the Mila High-Waisted Pocket Capri as they have a large mesh pocket on the side which is perfect for taking your phone out when you run. I love that most of the leggings come as high-waisted too as to me this is just far more comfortable – and the designs they have are bright and colourful too!
Here are the four ways I’ve been keeping fit in lockdown.
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1) Les Mills Body Combat
I’ll start with my favourite workout which is Body Combat by Les Mills. I used to do this class three times a week at the gym, so as soon as I couldn’t anymore, I knew I had to download the app and continue from home. They had a free 2-week trial, but monthly it works out at around £12, which is cheaper than my gym membership.
The classes are boxing-inspired, and will definitely get you sweaty! They are a mix of martial arts and cardio, set to a really good backing track. In a normal body combat class, you would do the same routine for around 4-6 weeks before changing it up to the newest tracks, but with the app, you have the freedom of doing whichever you fancy!
2) Yoga
I’ve only recently started doing a bit more yoga, and mainly it’s because my muscles have been so sore as I’m rubbish at warming up and down at the end of a workout. I’ve only been doing 10-15 minutes a time (I get bored easily) and I try and fit it in before work.
It’s a really good way to start the day and I usually head to Yoga by Kassandra or Yoga by Sarah Beth on YouTube for a morning workout.
3) Running
Back in April, I set myself the challenge of running the equivalent of the London Marathon over a week as this year’s was postponed. I managed to raise £300 for Cancer Research UK in the process, and it really sparked my love of running again! I tried to do around 4-7km every day, depending on how I was feeling (and the Great British weather!) and I think I finished it in about 7 days.
I used to run quite a bit, but since having a gym membership (and a dodgy knee) I haven’t been getting out as much, but I love running outside, and we’re lucky that we live very close to a large park too. One of the great things about Fabletic’s leggings is that I can bring my phone with me for music, and put it in the mesh pocket without worrying!
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4) Courtney Black
I was recommended Courtney Black‘s live Instagram workouts by my friend Hannah, and to be honest, I’d never heard of her before then. She does lives 6 days a week, and I try and join 1-2 of them because they are HARD! The first one I tried was a mixture of HIIT and weights and it killed me – I’m pretty sure I didn’t even finish it – but since then I’ve loved her energy and the workouts that she does.
Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t say these are for beginners, but the great thing is that you can take it at your own pace and have a little break if needs be. Courtney is also really motivational and wants women to feel confident in their body.
She also has an app for around £15 a month, where the live workouts get posted (as well as lots of others) and there are also loads of recipes on there too!
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I hope this post has inspired you to look at some different ways of keeping fit during this time, and even into the future. I for one won’t be rushing back to the gym when it reopens, so it’s nice to be able to have the option to do what I want from home.