Week 13 of Workout Wednesday

We are back to regular posting now here at PoppyRose!

And kicking off we have a few fun t-shirts to keep you motivated when you are working out…

For those of us who haven’t quite found the right rhythm to go any faster!

I know I make quite a few when I go out for a run! LOL!

The above t-shirt kinda goes with this next one…

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And now some workout t-shirts for all those gals who LOVE Disney…

Surely princesses wear both – don’t they?

Frozen madness swept across the world, now you can get a fitness top to match!

We are all looking for our own happily ever after!

I love a good fairy tale, don’t you?

Who’s up for a little race?

You can’t get caught out after midnight – run!

Well, maybe not, but we can all dream!

Tale as old as time!

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And in honour of the upcoming release of The Mockingjay Part 1…

Just in case!

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Anyone a Doctor Who fan?

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Now for some really girly ones…

I don’t wear mascara when I workout, but it looks even better when you know you have done a really good workout and your eyes have that happy shine!

Again, not the best thing to wear when working out!

Not like Edward Cullen, more like Tiffany’s!

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Now for a few that I really like…

Hopefully at least!

Understatement!

I have quite a bit of “fluff”! 🙂

It cries a lot when I workout!

It is not coming back!

Too true! Not that I have any swag in the first place!

Need to keep going back to get the results you want!

Sorry for missing another workout in my case! Need to get back out there!

And drop it to get hot!

It certainly helps work off the negative feelings!

Working towards feeling like this!

I’m not working toward a race, but if I was – this is the top I would pick!

Not taken at the moment – but it is still a great top!

I don’t do yoga, but it is something that I am trying to incorporate into my workout routine because it does stretch you out!

Nuff said ladies!

I want this for when I head to the gym!

I don’t want to be skinny (been there and it wasn’t fun), but fit – I definitely want to be that!

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Now, for those of us with a faith in the bible, these T’s are quite good…

Isaiah 40:31 maybe didn’t have fitness in mind, but it does make for a good workout quote!

Yes ladies, we are not entirely the weaker sex!

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And finally, a pic I sent to my sister, and a workout top I REALLY want to get for her as it is perfect…

What do you think ladies – seen one you like?

Don’t forget to leave a comment letting us know which one is your fave! Or send us pics of any others that you love!

Workout Wednesday – Week 9

Back again for another Workout Wednesday!

This week we are going to focus on the benefits of jogging/running, with a few tips to get you started or keep you going!

Like this infographic here…..

I am pretty sure I have been doing it wrong, which is probably why I don’t get very far!

Now, as we all know, a good stretch needs to be a key part of your routine before you go out for a jog/run. Here is a quick demo of the sort of warm-up we need to do….

I knew warming up was beneficial, but it is good to know how long to hold each stretch for.

So, now we are all warmed up – and ready to run with the correct form – what do we do now?

Well, here is a good guide to get you started…..They recommended to do each workout 2 -3 times each week. This way, you will see and feel the results. And remember the picture from last weeks Workout Wednesday – after 8 weeks, your friends and family will begin to notice your body changing! So keep going with it. This is certainly something I am going to be implementing in my workout routine, especially because I am not a runner and need to really start from scratch.

But this is a good pic to remember if you are only just starting out…..

Certainly something I kept in mind while I went out for my “jog” last night!

Now, these are called the 10 Commandments for every runner….

Some good tips there, especially no.6 – you need to keep hydrated when you go for a walk/jog/run. And none of these sugary “fitness” drinks – water!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, moving on.

Don’t think like this…..

Think more like this…..

You need to get out there, keep the routine going, no matter what the weather. Obviously if it is a howling storm, or a whiteout blizzard, don’t be stupid and stay inside. But if it is just a spot of rain, you CAN still get out there and burn a few calories. You aren’t the Wicked Witch of the West, the rain isn’t going to melt you! If you want to keep up the good work, you need to be out there jogging/running come rain or shine!

You might be thinking, yeah but this is…..

But what you really need to remember is…..

The more we regularly get out there for a jog/run, the easier we will find it, the further we can go, and the better results we will see.

I haven’t quite got into the routine of it yet, but with my motivation board now on the door of my flat, I can’t avoid it when I am leaving. It gives me a bit more incentive – to take the rubbish out, and then go for a bit of a jog. Even if I only go around the block, or maybe two. Regularly getting out there is going to help improve my stamina, so that when I do build it into a better routine, I will have the energy to go further.

And just think of this…..

So, the more you get out there and move – the more calories you will burn when you get home!

Very cool!

So fight your brain all the way! Set a route/distance each time you leave the house, and do your best to get there. Even better, once you hit that marker, push yourself to go just a little bit further, even if it is only a short burst sprint finish. Go that bit extra every time and it will be worth it!

Some motivation while you are out there is always a good thing as well……

Create a playlist on your phone/iPod/music player! Something catchy and upbeat that will get you on your feet and keep you moving. The pic above just highlights 10 songs with a similar tempo, which means the beat won’t change much between the songs, so you can keep your pace the same.

So to all but round off this week – make this promise to yourself…..

And finally, get yourself some cute gear to workout it. Maybe a t-shirt like this…..