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Cari Fit

Fitness Advice, Workout Tips, and Inspiration

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Fitness Favorites To Jumpstart The New Year + Sprouts Giveaway!

Everyone is always excited to start on their fitness goals in January but by the time February rolls around, many people have already given up. One of the best ways to get motivated and stick with those new year’s resolutions is to try some new gear, new clothes and maybe a new grocery store. Below are some of my favorites that I thought I’d share to help keep you motivated. Plus, I’m doing a giveaway for a $25 Sprouts giftcard (see below for details)!

 

New Workout Clothes. Since it’s still pretty cold out – I’m still wearing warm leggings. I also really like the legwarmer and layered look so I love these Alo leggings that I found! They also fit great and don’t get too hot for indoor workouts.

New Socks. I like items that multitask – so I really like these new short CEP Compression Socks. I wear them under my leggings whenever my feet are tired or after a tough workout. I became a fan of the brand years ago when I started running marathons because the socks were great as a recovery tool for me – they reduce swelling and improve circulation. These are their new shorter version that focus more on the feet and ankles and are great after (or during) any workout.

New Beauty Products. This really isn’t a “fitness” product – but I’m addicted to GlamGlow Mud. It’s a great facial exfoliator that’s also a mask and it has a bunch of organic ingredients that lighten dark spots and even out skin tone. I’ve tried other masks from this line and this one is by far my favorite.

Get a Fitness Journal.  If you haven’t checked Aussie brand Lorna Jane by now you are missing out! I love their workout clothes and the owner, Lorna has some great books about living a healthy lifestyle and also healthy recipes. Their motto is “Move, Nourish, Believe” (MNB) and they make a great “MNB” diary. Also, journaling your fitness goals and keeping track of your diet and workouts is one of the best ways to stay motivated and on track.

Try A New Post-Workout Treat. After your workout – you should really incorporate a serving of protein to help your muscles recover. Low-calorie protein shakes or bars are great for this. However, I sometimes like to recharge by having a green juice after my workout (especially after hot yoga) and Daily Greens makes some great ones. Lately I’ve been buying their mini “Daily Greens Half Pint” green juices at whole foods which are only 50 calories and provide your body with a lot of vitamins and antioxidants. My toddler also loves them!

New Shoes.  One of the best ways to get motivated to workout or go for a run is to have some fun new shoes! My favorites for running are still Asics but I also like Nike for cross training and gym workouts.

Try A New Grocery Store. I like switching things up and go to about 5 different stores around town to get my groceries. Sometimes going to the same store gets boring and we tend to buy the same items over and over (including the unhealthy stuff). If you don’t live in an area with more than one store – just pack a large cooler and once a month or so venture out and try something new. Farmers markets are also great! My favorites are Sprouts, Whole Foods, HEB, Central Market and Trader Joe’s.

*I’m giving away a $25 giftcard to Sprouts Farmers Market! All you need to do is comment below and let me know what your latest favorite fitness product is and/or how you are keeping up with your fitness goals this year AND share this blog post either on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram (just share the photo) or click one of the links below via Shareaholic. The winner will be selected randomly and announced by Friday Feb 19th (check back here)!

 

*I randomly selected a winner and the winner is….Courtney! Thanks to everyone who participated 🙂

 

Blog Contest – Win a Fit Pet Package Valued at $100!

Hi guys! Fall is finally here and this is the perfect time to get outside and workout with your dog (or other pet!). So, I’m giving away a Fit Pet Package this week that includes a brand new StarWalk pet fitness tracker and pet water dispenser that you can use on your runs or for hikes. The package is valued at $100!

How can you win? Share my “How to Workout With Your Dog” blog post (or this post) that I did a few weeks ago and you’ll be entered to win! One random winner will be chosen on Friday September 9/18. You can earn points by using the Rafflecopter form below. You can earn points by doing one or more of the following: share the post on Twitter, sign up for my newsletter, share the post on Facebook or comment on my blog. You can earn points for each of those and the person with the most points wins! In the event of a tie – the software/app will choose a random winner.

The contest is open to all US residents and no purchase necessary. I will ship the items to you free of cost!

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About the StarWalk:

“Meet the iQ Pet StarWalk, the best friend to your best friend. The StarWalk accompanies your dog by attaching to his or her collar, and gives you insight on daily activity levels on your smartphone or through the lights directly on the device. You’ll have a better understanding of how active your dog is and the ability to set goals, so you can be sure you’re spending enough time outside with your dog everyday.”

WNNER!

Thanks to everyone who participated! The winner is….Kiley M.! Congrats Kiley! Check your email for instructions on how to get the package!

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Join The Fit For Fall Challenge With Bombshell Bootcamp & Win Prizes!

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Join my Fit For Fall Challenge with Bombshell Bootcamp*! We are starting a new Fall challenge for the month of October to get you fit and toned to jumpstart the holiday season! Follow along with us as you do a different workout each day! You do not need to live in Houston to join our challenge! We provide the sample workouts (even bootcamp workouts) and videos for you to do each day. Carrie and I will also be posting our workout tips on our Facebook Page and following along with you guys every week!

*This post is also featured and available to share/follow on Bombshell-Bootcamp.com!

Below is a calendar for you to follow. We realize that many of you do not live in Houston and aren’t able to attend our bootcamp on the “Bootcamp” days. So, for those days – we recommend another bootcamp workout or one of the options below. Try to stick to this plan as closely as possible.

Set some goals for yourself whether it’s to lose 5lb, lose some body fat, shave 3 minutes off your 5k time or be able to do 30 pushups without resting! Follow along with us as we share tips and some of our own workouts (they will fit into your schedule below) on the Bombshell Bootcamp Facebook Page!

Contest Details:

Share this post with your friends and you’ll be entered to win this great fall fitness package valued at over $200!

One winner will receive: an new fall tank and bra from Oakley Women (pictured below), a cool “Tablet Tail” that you can use to workout with your iPad (it’s perfect for the treadmill!) and a copy of Mason Jar Salads by Julia Mirabella that includes some great fall recipes!
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*Start Date: October 1st -5pm CT *End Date: Fri October 10th – 5pm CT

Follow the instructions below! The person with the most points wins!
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Here is Your Calendar (click to enlarge)!

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Workout Details

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Bootcamp Workout

Attend Bombshell Bootcamp!

or

Do our Filthy Fifty Workout below and watch our Burpee Video to make sure you are doing your burpees right!

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AMRAP Workout

Do this video x 2:

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Tabata Workout

Do this video x 3:

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Tight End Workout

Do this video x 3

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Cardio and Core:

Your choice of cardio for at least 30 minutes plus 10 minutes of abs.

We recommend Cari’s Hill Workout followed by the planks Cari features in the video below:

 

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Booty Workout

Do this “It’s Hot” Circuit followed by Cari’s Butt Workout!

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Yoga (or OFF if you need recovery)

Try a new yoga class! Or, we recommend you do Cari’s yoga series that were featured in OM Yoga Magazine! Warmup first by doing the poses in this workout video (hold each for 2-3 full breaths). Then, do the below vinyasa flow 3-4 times.

 

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AMRAP Workout + Contest

BBCFall13We are doing a contest this week as part of our “Fit For Fall”series at Bombshell Bootcamp!

This week we are doing AMRAP workouts at camp. What is AMRAP? Well, it stands for As Many Rounds As Possible. Most workouts are done in a given time period and you have to see how many rounds of a certain exercise or group of exercises you can complete in that time period. For the workout below, there are 2 parts. You must complete the entire series in each to count for 1 Round. Then, if you can complete the series multiple times, add up the number of rounds you have completed. At the end, combine your total for both series/parts and that is the number you will use for the contest. The winner will win a new Gymboss Timer (see below for details)!

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To Enter:

  • Complete the workout and get your total AMRAP number.
  • Post your number, along with a picture or video clip (showing you working out or part of the workout) to our Facebook Wall or on Instagram (@BombshellBC) and use hashtag #tonedbombshells.
  • The winner will be announced Friday and will get a new Gymboss Timer.
  • Contest is open to everyone – so please share!

 

Get Fit For Summer With Fitness Magazine & Win an Oakley Outfit!

Screen Shot 2013-04-17 at 10.53.34 AMHave you guys started Fitness Magazine’s Bikini Body Bootcamp yet? Let me be your trainer for the next 4 weeks and help you get into bikini body shape! I’m doing weekly video tips (see below for week 1) to help you guys stay on track. You can view the videos each week here or on Fitness Magazine’s Facebook page.

Week 1 Tip:

 

Contest!

oakleyspringAlso, I have a special announcement! I’m going to be giving out a new Spring Oakley outfit (top, bra, bottom) as a prize to whoever sticks with this plan and gets the best results! This doesn’t necessarily mean who has lost the most weight – but also who gets stronger, faster and more confident!

Contest Rules:

  • Take a “before” photo this week! Wait and send it at the end of the contest along with your after pic and a few sentences about what you accomplished (got stronger, could run farther, lost weight, etc). Optional: you can also take your measurements.
  • Follow the Bikini Body Bootcamp Plan (May issue is on sale now or view the plan here) for approximately 4 weeks (there are 5 weeks in May).
  • Tweet and/or post on Facebook once a week about your progress (or what moves you like, etc). Tag Me and Fitness Magazine on Facebook to let us know you are following the plan! For Twitter – mention @carifit and @fitnessmagazine
  • Send your before/after pic and results info the week of Monday 5/27/13 and I will announce the winner on my blog and Facebook on Friday 5/31/13.

Please share this contest with your friends!!

If you have any ?’s post below or email me: [email protected]

Win a New Oakley Yoga Mat!

 

As part of my Perform Beautifully Challenge, this week  I’m giving away a brand new Oakley yoga mat and bag (pictured at left)! You must first join the challenge and then follow these steps:

 1. Like both Oakley Women and Cari Shoemate on Facebook.

 2. Do a Facebook post and tag both Oakley Women and Cari and mention that you are trying to win the yoga mat, are doing the Perform  Beautifully Challenge or write something else – as long as you tag us.

The contest is open today and a random winner will be selected on Monday 10/29! Check back here and also on the Challenge Page to see if you won!

Good luck!

**UPDATE: Congrats to the winner – Ivori!! Ivori, email me with your contact info and I’ll get the mat out to you asap!

 

 

 

 

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