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Pretty Work Out Wear<\/h2>\r\n

Until recently I believed, a good workout required a lot of sweat and total exhaustion. My workout fashion was fairly boring consisting mainly of plain separates with a heavy emphasis on black leggings.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But about a year ago, I developed Achilles Tendinitis and I had to give up running (really all workouts but\u2026.come on!) until it heals. So, my BFF and I decided to try a less jarring workout. Recently, a ClubPilates<\/a> opened near our house and we decided to give it a try.\u00a0 I was hooked instantly. The Reformer session is low impact but still strenuous. After each class, I can feel all sorts of little muscle synapsis firing. I feel energized but definitely not super sweaty.<\/p>\r\n

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from one of them I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you, which allows me to keep this blog up and running.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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What is Pilates?<\/h2>\r\n

Pilates is a physical fitness system developed by Joseph Pilates which focuses on concentration, small movements and breathing. The moves are designed to work specific areas of the body while keeping other areas relaxed. The goal is a strong core and flexibility. Pilates was designed to be a one on one workout but now are taught in gyms across the country. There are two types of Pilates classes: mat classes and Reformer classes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Pilates mat classes are focused primarily on strengthening your core. Reformer classes allow you to work on your core and flexibility through range of motion movements. ClubPilates was started in San Diego in 2007, and brings the concepts of Pilates Reformer sessions to a group class. They offer varying levels of classes from the beginner to the advanced.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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Pilates Style<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pilates works a whole group of muscles, I didn\u2019t know I had and has me craving some of the fabulous outfits I see in class. The women who do Pilates have such great style! They have inspired me to up my flexibility and up my workout fashion. Honestly, the workout wear is so cute you can wear it all day. Of course, athleisure is a huge industry and now, long standing fashion trend which shows no signs of slowing down. Until recently, I saved my favorite athleisure pieces for running around town and travel. Now, I wear them for Pilates!<\/p>\r\n

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My Go To Brands<\/h2>\r\n

Alo Yoga<\/strong><\/span> – I love their leggings. They are one of the first companies to make black leggings in motto style (or as my husband calls them my Mad Max leggings). <\/em>I buy most of my Alo Yoga from Bloomingdales<\/a>. \u00a0They also make fabulous jackets and sweatshirts. Unfortunately, many of them are cropped which is definitely not my thing. They also make a great pair of leather-look leggings which rivals the Spanx version. I would never wear the Spanx leggings for a workout but I definitely will wear the Alo Yoga version to a winter workout.\"\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n