Swimwear Motivation 3:
One trend seen on the runway last July was color; big, bold, solid color. So pick a color and make sure it will stand out. These suits can be any style, shape, or size so pick one that makes you feel sexy and comfortable. Colors to look for: fuchsia, tangerine, coral, pale citrus green, aqua, and royal blue.
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Designers: Zingara, Nicolita, Luli Fama, Cia Maritima, Beach Bunny, Norma Kamali
Speaking of being sexy and comfortable it’s time for our bikini ready tip of the week. If you’re like me exercising isn’t your thing especially when it comes to running. That’s why an article in Real Simple Magazine recently caught my attention.
John Honerkamp, head of training for the New York Roadrunner’s Club came up with the perfect running routine for beginners. It’s called the walk-run regimen and I am going to break it down for you. The whole point of this routine is to start slow, let your body adjust, and build up endurance over time. You will need a stop watch for this workout. Remember to stretch before doing any physical activity. A great way to keep yourself motivated would be to create an upbeat running playlist on your iPod.
Step 1: This is about getting the swing of things. Work on your runners form and run for 30 seconds and then walk for another 30.
Step 2: It’s important to remember your breathing so work on in your nose and out your mouth while running for 1 minute and walking for another minute. A tip from Honerkamp: Count while you breath, in for 2 seconds and out for 2 seconds.
Step 3: 3 minutes for step 3. Run for a minute and a ½ and walk for a minute and a ½.
Step 4: You’re really moving up in the running world. For this step run for 2 minutes and walk for 2 minutes. Honerkamp says, if it gets tough to pick a focal point and run to it. It’s like achieving a mini goal and will help to keep you going.
Step 5: Back to 3 minutes. Run for a minute and a ½ and then walk for a minute and a ½. Try to pick up the pace in this step.
Step 6: Last step, run for a minute and walk for a minute. Finish the run strong and gradually transition into a slow walk. While talking try to loosen up your body by moving your head, neck, and shoulders.
When you finish the workout be sure to stretch. Keep working on this 6 step workout and soon enough you will be able to run 15 minutes straight without stopping. I am very excited to give this a go once it gets a little nicer outside. Thank you Mr. Honercamp for these tips on how to become a runner. I have always wanted to be one. I have one last bit of motivation for all of you.
Every day and every activity is an excuse for fashion, right? Well if you become a runner than you’re going to need some workout clothes. Whenever I go into Dicks Sporting Goods (where the examples are from) I am instantly attracted to the brightly colored running stuff. I think that’s the real reason I want to be a runner.
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Nike Women’s Resolve This Dri-FIT Cotton Tee, $28.00
Soffee Women’s Embossed Tiger Slick Short, $17.99
Reebox Women’s Realflex Optimal Running Shoe, $94.99
So slap on those colorful running shoes so you can fit into one of those colorful swim suits.
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