Partner Workout
How's the ol' saying go? The couple that sweats together stays together? Now I don't know if that's true, but partner workouts can be a whole lot of fun, so grab a friend, a buddy or a loved one and get your sweat on! We were actually laughing so hard taking these a lady near the part voiced her concern if she needed to call 911.
1. Plank + Hop
One partner goes on their forearms into a plank position, hold this. The other partner can either hop side to side over them or if you're feeling adventurous perform a burpee on either side of them. 30 seconds per exercise and switch who's in the plank and who is jumping. 
2. Sit up & Clap
Hook your feet into your partners feet, start from a laying position, perform a sit up leaning more to one side and clap their hand opposite of you, come back down and perform other side. 20x
3. Resisted sprints
Who doesn't love a sprint? Especially one where your 210lb partner is digging in their heels behind you! Place a resistance band around your partners hips, lean back for extra resistance. Partner will run forward as fast as they can, partner holding the band will also run forward while maintaining resistance on the band. 20 meters resisted sprint, then switch partners.
4. Kneeling Ball Toss
Throwing a ball at your loved one sure is fun too! Start in a kneeling position, bring ball down towards ground and using core control toss it over towards your partner. Be kind, they will be throwing it back at you! 10x per side of tosses, then switch partners.
5. Resisted Side lunge
Again place band around partners hips, hold on tight. Partner will step to the side and sink into a lunge position, pushing back to standing position through the glutes. 10x per side, switch partners
6. Wheel Barrel Walks
Who hasn't wanted to use their partners body to move soil?! No? Nobody? Taking the joke too far again I see....
Grab your buddies ankles nice and firm, they will begin walking forward using their hands and keeping their core tight, move forwards 5m and backwards again. Switch partners
6. Resisted leg lifts
One partner lays on ground, other person stands by their head feet on either side. Person on ground with grab onto the other persons ankles and then bring their feet up using core control and towards the partner. Partner standing will push on the other persons feet towards the ground, use core control to resist, dont just let him push your feet easily!
Explore Brooklyn
On our rainy day in NYC my brother took me to Brooklyn for brunch, exploration and some vintage shopping.
To eat: Rider
Not only is this spot very visually appealing, but the food was amazing. You HAVE to get the donuts if you go there, also the best avocado toast I had the whole trip and I ate avocado toast pretty much everyday.
Explore
Brooklyn had some amazing street art, some of the best, it was so cool to wander around looking at all the unique and impressive graffiti. I would recommend walking the brooklyn bridge to head over there but for us it was pouring rain so we didn't get to that. It's okay because I did it the last two times I was there ;)
To shop: Beacons Closet
The best!! I could have spent the whole day here, there is so much to go through at this location. I was super impressed with some of the labels as well, I found a pair of Loeffler Randall flats for $40! I love finding a good deal and I love when vintage and consignment shops have higher end pieces and not just crap quality things for slightly less than in store. We also hit up Cross Roads Trading co, I found the one in midtown way better than the one in Brooklyn though.
My finds:
Spots and dots! The romper/overalls are H&M, and these are my amazing Leoffler Randall flats
New York, New York
On my first day of exploration's in NYC it of course rained. But what is more New York than the subway? Also didn't even realize when I was getting dressed that day that my jacket perfectly matches the taxi's....I have a weird tendency to do that.
Can you tell I'm incredibly hungover in these photos? We had a really good first night in NYC! If you're ever there hit up Oscar Wilde for some top notch cocktails
Outfit: Top-Swapped, Jacket-Zara (second hand), jeans-Dynamite, Bag-Winners, Shoes-Aldo
Park Workout
There's something so fun about being outside and getting your workout in. Most parks have a bunch of equipment that can easily be used to get a killer workout in.
1. Pull ups:
Always a challenging way to work the upper body, push your scapula down and keep core tight as you pull up to have your head in line with hands, slowly lower down and repeat.
Modified: this playground had very low bars which worked for me because I am height challenged (read: short). You can jump up on these ones and slowly lower down, working on your negative pull ups, or if there are monkey bars, practice going across those; not only fun but a great workout.
2. Hanging Knee raises:
Hold onto the bars, without using momentum or swinging bring your knees in towards your chest, and lower down slowly. I brought mine out in this case as bringing them down would just hit the ground.
3. Split Squats, rear foot elevated:
Now this is a different way to use a swing, bring your foot flat into the swing, bend and push into the front leg, pushing back up by squeezing them bum to come to standing. The swing adds a bit of difficulty to this move.
4. Roll outs:
Another kill core exercise, start on toes, have hands in the swing, push out until you're in a plank position, use your core to come back up to start position. (photo is end position)
Modified: Come from your knees, start with an upright torso hands in swing and push out until in a position similar to bottom photo. Contract core to come back to starting position.
5. Push ups:
Hands under shoulders (if closer together, will work triceps more) lower chest towards hands, keep core tight as you press up back into starting position.
Modified: From the knees
6: Dips:
Body weight is completely off ground, lower into arms and push back up. Keep traps as relaxed as possible.
Modified (not pictured): Have hands resting on bench slightly behind, feet on ground.
7. Toe taps:
Switch back and forth between tapping the toes on a low bench or step
8. Squat jumps:
Sink into a squatted position push through the heels and jump straight up. Ensure feet are shoulder distance apart, and you are squeezing glutes as you push up and jump.
9. Single leg hops:
Step up and drive the other knee up, swinging arms as you would with your running stride. Push through the heel of your foot to step up and squeeze the glute, ensure the core is engaged and active throughout.
Perform for 30 seconds per exercise (if single leg exercise, perform for 30s per side) rest for 2 minutes at the end and repeat.
Casual AF
I have been all over the white tshirts with everything lately, they're so easy to throw together and match with anything. I love having pieces that go easily, that I can get multiple wears out of it. I love the idea of having a smaller wardrobe and being able to just combine those things easily. I want to be more minimalist, but it's happening slowly.
Outfit: Tee-who cares, pants-Dynamite, Jacket-F21 (old), Shoes-Winners, Shades-Red Ribbon, Necklace-Miss Boss
Funnest Summer Workout
I am so excited it's finally nice enough out to get my wheels out and go explore the city the way I like best. Biking is definitely one of my favourite forms of summertime exercise, it's fun and it's a great way to get around. The river valley here is the best place to go for a cruise, we spent an hour and a half biking and that was only a small portion of the river valley.
Whether you're going for a cruise or have a mountain bike it's great exercise.
Must haves:
- A bike helmet! I may not be wearing mine for the photo op but I never ride without one. Side note: When I was 10 I was hit by a car, if I hadn't been wearing my helmet my head would have been cracked open.
- A bike lock, it's nice to take pit stops along the way especially on a long ride. Nothing beats a cold beer or smoothie after 2 hours of biking
- Map my ride app, so you know how far/how fast you're going!
- A friend! I love biking on my own to get around but it's nice to have a friend to grab a bit with after all that hard work.
Girls Best Friend
Love of my life!
Outfit: Dress-Bamboo Ballroom, Denim-F21, Shoes-Winners, Sunglasses-Bamboo Ballroom, Ring-Saraswati designs.
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