Movement is life ✨ Here are my favorite online workouts, in-person studios, active gear, recovery tips and more!
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Online Workouts
In person studios
Accessories and Gear
Recovery
Online Workouts
I love Larie’s workouts! They always have me SWEATING by the end and feeling the burn. She’s a great teacher and really educates you on the muscles you’re using, the technical terms for different movements, and is super encouraging throughout. I espe...
Larie Midkiff
I did the 7 day free trial and loved it! Though the workouts are shorter than I would like, typically 25-35 minutes, the energy is there. The playlist is incredible and the dance moves really work your muscles
Naughty Girl Fitness™
Whether you have the bike or use the countless on-demand workout videos, Peloton really has everything to make working out fun and motivating. I love the instructors and the bike itself is designed great. As someone who doesn’t enjoy cycling due to u...
Peloton® | Exercise Bike With Indoor Cycling Classes Streamed Live & On- ...
Even though it’s most known for yoga, Alo has an amazing fitness app and online program with great instructors. I especially love the Barre series with Emily Sferra. She’s amazing!
ALO Wellness Club
After the 1 month trial, I found myself loving these workouts and really looking forward to completing them. The barre style workouts are perfect if you’re on the go and I especially love that there’s a custom workout plan based on your goals
Formulaic
Daily burn is a classic fitness program that’s been around so long because it actually works! They have some of the best instructors I have ever come across online and in person. The classes are perfectly timed and actually target the advertised musc...
Daily Burn
I tried this infamous workout during a 2 week trial and really enjoyed it. I discovered through this ghat I love dance cardio and find those types of workouts fun and motivating. While the arm series are amazing and really helped tone my arms, I usua...
Online Studio
Such a fun dance cardio program! Simone is one of my favorite online instructors. She’s warm and bubbly, while teaching so much and remaining encouraging. I really enjoy these workouts
Body By Simone
Great dance cardio workout that feels like a fun dance party! The playlists are amazing and the instructors are fantastic. The videos are also visually appealing if that’s important to you and helps with motivation
The Sculpt Society
Incredible yoga app that taught me so much about the origins and benefits of this practice without feeling gimmicky. I love that I can practice anywhere, anytime with the app and that the instructors are consistently engaging and motivating. I’ve pro...
Glo
In person studios
If you’re like me and like to try different workouts and switch up your routine, ClassPass is a game changer! There’s so much value in a membership and I love that it isn’t exclusive to fitness. I’ve used ClassPass for saunas, facials, and even nails...
ClassPass
Great high intensity cycling workout. You can select your class based on instructor or playlist, which is great if you’re picky when it comes to music. As a group class, the dark lighting and pumping music helps you have feel like you’re the only per...
CycleBar
I never considered myself a yogi, but Corepower converted me. The heated rooms and mindful poses truly did wonders for my mind and body. I feel so much lighter leaving a class and have improved so much from my first class. I can’t believe that only a...
CorePower Yoga - H Street
Best workout in the world! That’s all
No but seriously, I’m so thankful to pure barre for introducing me to the beautiful world of barre. This workout challenging, humbling, and effective. I love the class environment, the instructors are incredibl...
Pure Barre
One of the best group fitness classes out there! If you want to build core and upper body strength, the classes will definitely help with that. Instructors are great motivators and everyone in the class is there to improve and focus on themselves. It...
[solidcore] H Street
As a tennis player, I used to hate on pickleball until I tried it at Kraken. I’m a big fun now! Kraken is perfect on hot or cold days when you still want get outside and be active. There are plenty of courts and they have food and beverage on-site if...
Kraken Kourts & Skates | Bryant Street NE
Great high intensity boxing workout with great energy, personable instructors and a nice format. I love the mix of cardio, strength, and boxing technique
Rumble DC
Accessories and Gear
Perfect for Barre workouts! And here’s a travel hack: you can pack these with you in your carry on or checked bag to stay active while on a trip 💪🏾
3lb Weights
I love this foldable yoga mat that fits in my work bag or carry on if my working out outside of my home. It’s also super easy to clean and store away in between uses
Folding Yoga Mat
Comfortable and effective wrist/ankle weights! You can easily remove a bar to go lighter or clean in between uses. Also very easy to transport if you want to stay active on a trip
KOOOGEAR 2 lb Pilates Wrist & Ankle Weights for Women -1 Pair Pink - Walmart.com
My favorite work out equipment/accessory. These ankle straps are perfect for kick-back cable exercises in the gym. If you’re on the move, the bar works just the same and honestly may be even better to really target the glutes. This is a must on glute...
Ankle Resistance Bands with Cuffs, Glutes Workout Equipment,Ankle Bands for Working Out, Butt Exercise for Women Legs and Glutes
I love these massagers! The longer ones are great for bigger muscle groups like my back and legs after an intense session, but the small ball is amazing if I need to roll out my back and target tight muscle all over my body. I don’t regret these purc...
Vibrating Roller Massager
Recovery
I LOVE everything about these packets! The taste, the long-lasting hydration, and how easily they mix into the water. I personally hate the texture of most powered electrolytes, but these are great
Liquid I.V.
Seriously the only protein bars that actually taste delicious! I would eat these even if they had 0g of protein, but thankfully they’re packed with 20grams and no added sugar :)
Walmart Supercenter
As a chocolate connoisseur, this is truly the only chocolate protein powder I have tried that tasted 1) like chocolate and 2) good.
Ancient Nutrition Grass Fed Whey Protein, Milk Chocolate, 23g Protein, 20 Servings, Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides, Organic Regenerative A2/A2 Milk Protein
I’m obsessed with how this tastes just like delicious chocolate milk while also helping me meet my daily protein goals. This is perfect if you’re on the go and need a quick snack, meal replacement, or post workout recovery drink.
Core Power Elite High Protein Shake with 42g Protein by fairlife, Chocolate, 14 fl oz, 12 count