Happy Holidays! We’ve almost made it to 2023 and I know it’s going to be a GREAT year ahead! If you’ve been a long time client of mine, THANK YOU for your continued support over these past few years. It’s been a rollercoaster of a ride continuing to learn new ways to adapt to the new norm of the fitness industry!
If the holidays are getting you off track with your workouts, NOW is the time to commit to making fitness a part of your everyday life for 2023! I’m so excited to announce that I’ve once again partnered with the Waybetter app to bring you a NEW fitness accountability challenge! Join me in the Total Body Reset Challenge! Whether you’re new to working out or just getting back into a regular routine, this challenge is for you! All the workouts are low-impact and beginner friendly that you’ll follow along with.
Here’s the details:
Total Body Reset Challenge
Dates: January 9-January 29 (3 weeks)
Enrollment: Now-January 11
Cost: $0 Enrollment fee! $30 bet requirement
Requirements: Complete 4 workouts per week and take a sweaty selfie on the Waybetter app to get credit for that day’s workout.
Program description: During this challenge, we will work the entire body from strength, low-impact cardio, pilates, core and MORE! This is a beginner-intermediate level program but can easily be more challenging by increasing the weight load and adding higher impact moves. The custom made workouts are videos that you’ll follow along with so you don’t have to plan your routine, I’ll do it for you! The workouts are anywhere between 20-45 minutes long each. The only equipment you’ll need for this challenge is a light or moderate pair of weights or a mat. Many of the routines are no equipment as well. The best part of this I’ll be with you every step of the way along with your accountability teammates! Reach out directly through the app to me if you have any questions through the game.
How to win: Complete the entire challenge (12 total workouts) and WIN your money back PLUS some extra $$ from the pot for completing all the workouts!
It has been a crazy past couple years! As you all know, I mainly have been teaching classes remotely. As we are all emerging from our home bubbles, I am also excited to start getting back out into the world and teaching in-person classes.
I am very excited to announce that I’ll be doing a special in-person class next month! I have partnered with Music Together of Decatur to host a Perinatal Fitness class at their location on Monday, August 15 at 11:30AM. Class is catered to pregnant and newly postpartum moms looking to build overall strength and stamina, with a focus on strengthening their core and pelvic floor muscles. Exercises are safe and effective to do during pregnancy and up to 6 months postpartum. All you need to bring is a mat. Babies are also welcome and encouraged to attend! If you are local in the Atlanta area, please join in on the fun and bring your littles!
Speaking of music, have you taken your little ones to a class yet? If not, check out Music Together! I took Apollo to music classes when he was a baby and toddler age and he LOVED it! Every week in the music classes at Music Together of Decatur babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them come together to play musically. Little ones love playing along in class, and caregivers love being a part of their children’s growth into confident music-makers.
As humans, we are creatures of habit. When it comes to workout routines, we also tend to stick with what we know and stay in our comfort zone. As a result, we see less physical changes in our bodies. Whether it’s lifting the same amount of weight in each strength session or running the same speed on the treadmill, the body tends to adapt after as little as 4-6 weeks of doing the same fitness routine.
Let’s say you’re brand new to working out. Here’s a brief overview of what’s happening to your body over the course of a couple months.
Week 1
After the first week of consistent exercise, your body is already beginning to change physiologically and mentally. Your body is already able to produce MORE energy and have a boost of endorphins and self-confidence. I highly suggest wearing a heart rate monitor or use a smart device to track your HR. You’re goal during cardio workouts is to be somewhere between 55-65% of your max (beginners) and build up to 75-85% as your endurance and stamina increases!
Weeks 2-3
After 2-3 weeks of consistent exercise (and healthy eating), your body is getting fitter and increasing in stamina! You may even notice physical changes like in your weight (whether your goal is to lose or gain weight) and measurable improvements on strength.
Weeks 4-5
More physical health changes are occurring, and your everyday life is positively impacted like being more productive at work, feeling less tired, more positive mood, less sick days, etc. Having a long-term adaptation to exercise has so many great benefits like increased endurance, maintaining blood sugar and body weight, reducing chances of high blood pressures and heart disease and so much more!
Week 6+
It’s time to mix up your regular routine with some new exercises, weights and or formats! If you’ve been doing, for example, the elliptical machine for 30 minutes at level 5 for the past month, you don’t have to give up this type of workout…just mix it up! Trying to go for a shorter amount of time (like 20 minutes) at a higher level and cadence. Incorporate strength training with cardio to make it more interval style! Asides from mixing up your fitness routine, here are some other tips to shake it up:
Set new fitness goals– Did you achieve your short-term goal? Set a new goal to reach within the next month!
Find a workout buddy– Workouts are much more enjoyable if you have someone to workout with AND to help keep each other accountable.
Plan your workouts– Write out your routine for the week ahead of time so there’s no guessing what do in each workout. Also set out your workout clothes the night before so it reminds you to not skip your workout!
Sign up for a fitness challenge or race– I know these can be intimidating, but what a great way to help you hit a goal! Start small like 1-mile race or a two week fitness challenge designed by your favorite trainer or gym. It’s amazing how completing a physical challenge can boost confidence and maybe motivate you to do more!
Try a BRAND NEW workout– Get out of your comfort zone and try a fitness class or workout you’ve never done before! You never know if you’re going to like it until you try!
Shake up your routine and JOIN my fitness channel!
If you’re not yet aware, I have recently started a NEW fitness channel on Kuula! A monthly subscription gives you access to LIVE fitness classes as well as an ever growing On-demand (full-length) workout videos AND fitness challenges!
What does a Subscription include?
Subscribing is the way to go because it includes EVERYTHING at one low price! To celebrate this new chapter, I am offering an EARLY BIRD rate of only $15/month! This includes: UNLIMITEDLIVE virtual classes, an On-demand full length library, pre-recorded live classes, fitness and nutrition challenges and programs, accountability & support!
The LIVE class schedule is currently Total Body Conditioning on Wednesdays at 6PM EST (perfect for ALL fitness levels!) and Perinatal Fitness on Saturdays at 10AMEST (Pre-natal/Postpartum/Beginner level are welcome).
What a crazy past two years it has been! Between a pandemic, gyms and businesses closing and transitioning to being home 24/7 it’s been a whirlwind. When I look back on it, this time made me open my eyes to everything I talked about wanting to do and then actually DOING IT!
I am so grateful for YOUR support over the years between social media, YouTube and participating in live virtual classes.
With that, I am so thrilled to announce my NEW fitness channel on Sudor! On this new platform, I am bundling LIVE classes, on-demand full length workouts AND offering fitness challenges/programs all in one subscription! What’s even better is that the live classes will be pre-recorded so if you miss a class, you can stream it within 48 hours! The website is super easy to navigate and is where you’ll access the ever growing on-demand library, pre-recorded classes and reserve your spot for live virtual classes.
The class schedule is currently Total Body Conditioning on Wednesdays at 6PM EST and Perinatal Fitness (prenatal & postpartum) on Saturdays at 10AM EST. I am open to class suggestions so please feel free to reach out and let me know your thoughts!
What does a Subscription include?
Subscribing is the way to go because it includes EVERYTHING at one low price! This includes: UNLIMITED LIVE virtual classes, an On-demand full length library, pre-recorded live classes, fitness and nutrition challenges and programs, accountability & support as well as prizes and incentives! Download the Sudor app through the Apple app store or Google Play for FREE!
Not feeling a subscription? No problem! Drop in for a day pass for only $5! You’ll get access to all the features in my digital studio including a live class! Purchase Classes HERE
If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me! I am so excited to workout with you and hope to see you very soon!
As we roll through the first couple months of 2022, this is usually the time that New Year’s Resolutions come to a fizzle…
Don’t let that be you! To kickstart your workout routine, I’m once again partnering with the WayBetter app to bring you a quick 2-week Cardio Sweat-A-Thon Challenge beginning February 28-March 13, 2022. All you have to do is complete a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio for 4 days/week for those two weeks! To keep it fun and interesting, I’m providing full length workouts for each of the workouts!
Challenge details:
Program Dates: Monday Feb. 28-Sunday March 13, 2022
Cost: $10
The Challenge: To complete a minimum of 30 minutes of cardiovascular workouts four times per week for two weeks. Links provided to follow along with me for ALL of your workouts!
Tracking: You must have a fitness tracker and sync it with the WayBetter app in order to submit your completed workouts. After you connect your activity tracker, the app will automatically take the average heart rate from your entire workout (110 BPM minimum) to determine if your daily goal has been met.
*WayBetter App supports Fitbit, Apple Watch, and Garmin wearable devices as well as GPS enabled apps like RunKeeper or Strava.
ACCOUNTABILITY! Stay accountable with me as your coach and a supportive community of like-minded individualsCheck in on the app to chat with other players, ask questions and connect with me.
BET on Yourself! If you’re really looking to up the stakes, you can place a beton yourself and win some money for completing the challenge and hitting your goals!
Click HERE to join the program and let’s get sweaty together!
Please feel free to comment on this post if you have any questions or e-mail me at: Allison@allyfitatl.com
I am so excited to share with you my BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 2022 is right around the corner and if you’re like me, I’m ready to JUMPSTART into the New Year! I am thrilled to share that I have partnered with the Way Better app to host a 4-week “Jumpstart into Fitness” challenge!
For 4 weeks, commit to workout alongside with me for just 30 minutes a day, 4 days a week! I have designed specific workouts for this challenge for ALL FITNESS LEVELS from beginner to advanced! The only equipment you need is a set of dumbbells.
Jumpstart into Fitness Details:
Challenge Date: January 10-February 6
Enrollment Time: NOWthrough January 12 (you get a 2 day buffer)
Cost: $20
The Challenge: Complete 4 days of working out (30-minutes each) for 4 weeks. Links provided to follow along with me for ALL of your workouts!
ACCOUNTABILITY! Stay accountable with me as your coach and a supportive community of like-minded individuals
Check in on the app to chat with other players, ask questions and connect with me
Plus, if you’re really looking to up the stakes, you can place a BET on YOURSELF and win some money for completing the challenge and hitting your goals! Follow this link to join the program and let’s get sweaty together!
Can you believe we are in the thicket of holiday season already? The holidays can be stressful, especially on your wallet. With all the talks of inflation, shipping delays and shortage of products, it is even MORE crucial to knock out your holiday shopping early and take advantage of extra discounts when you can get them!
I’m going to make it simple for you and share some of my FAVORITE fitness and wellness products to give to your friends and loved ones or add to your own holiday wish list this year. I PROMISE that I only share and rep products that I absolutely love and want to pass along the extra savings to you:-)
Fitness Toys:
Terra-core & Terra-Glide
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I absolutely LOVE my Terra-core and Terra-glide! These two super versatile pieces of equipment complete my home gym and has been a lifesaver during the pandemic. The Terra-core weighs 28lbs. and has a dome shaped surface to challenge your regular step moves to become more dynamic (which means burning more calories and fat during your workouts!). The Terra-Glide is a little lighter at 15lbs and has a smaller surface area as well as pop out handles and wheels to challenge you even more!
Check out their website for more information as well as gift bundles which includes the power long loop bands. Also, if you want to workout with me and other Master Terra-core Trainers, download the ON DEMAND app!
Use my discount code to save 25% off your total purchase (including bundles): ALLYFIT
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Hope Fitness Gear Bands
The PERFECT fitness travel companion! If you follow my Instagram account and have seen my travel workouts, you know that I don’t go on any trips without my Hope Fitness Gear mini loop bands! They are lightweight, compact and such a versatile piece of fitness equipment!
Save 20% off with my promo code: ALLYFIT
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Jade Yoga Mat
I finally caved a couple years ago and purchased the BEST YOGA MAT I’ve ever owned! I was buying cheap mats before (not thinking what a difference it really makes) and after getting this mat, I’ll never go back! The Jade Travel Yoga Mat is super durable, non-slip and made of high quality materials. Check out the description and reviews on Amazon and give your Yogi friend (or non-Yogi like myself) the perfect gift! I don’t have a discount code for this, but I believe it’s worth the extra $$ for an incredible mat!
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Gorilla Mat
You’ve seen this mat in pretty much every fitness video I’ve made and that’s for a reason….it’s AWESOME! I have an up close and detailed review on YouTube that you can check out about the Gorilla Mat. https://youtu.be/NRBfmBE__0w
Between the large size (which you have many to choose from), durability and non-slip factor, this is a MUST HAVE if for your home gym! The best part is that there is a lifetime warrantee on all the mats.
Save 10% off with my Promo Code: ALLYFIT
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The Bootykicker
For all your Barre and Ballet friends, the Bootykicker is the perfect at-home piece of equipment they need to tone, stretch and lengthen! This portable bar can be taken and set up anywhere. It also holds up to 3 pairs of dumbbells and newest version can also hold an iPad to stream in your fav workouts!
Use my link to save $20 off your next purchase AND receive a FREE Bender Ball:
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Tidal Tank
You’ve probably seen my Tidal Tank workouts on Instagram and Youtube and it is no joke! Don’t be deceived by the water weight…it will test your strength, balance and core stability. The Tidal Tank comes in a variety of weights and sizes (my fav is the Slim fit design). Use my link and code to save 10% off your next purchase: ALLYFIT
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Health & Wellness Products
The Lumen
I recently got the Lumen this past summer and my husband and I have been hooked ever since! This is little device takes biohacking to the next level. All you do is download the Lumen app and connect it to your device. Once some basic information is entered, you can begin tracking your metabolic flexibility all in one breath! The app will also give meal suggestions based on your reading and adjusts accordingly each day. I highly suggest testing first thing in the morning, before and after working out. After using the Lumen for a few months, I’ve noticed a huge change in my food choices. Check out their website for more information and my Instagram video for my review.
Save 10% off your next purchase with code: ALLYFITATL
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Fré Skincare
My new skincare obsession! If you have sensitive skin like I do and sweat most days with your workouts, this is the skincare product for you! The amazing part about all the products is that it won’t clog pores, is hypoallergenic, is vegan and paraben-free and is made from natural ingredients. Plus, for every one set of facial products sold, an Argan tree is planted in Morocco.
Save 10% off your next purchase with Promo Code: ALLYFITATL
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Motiv8 Performance Health Products
Give the gift of health and wellness with Motiv8 Performance! Products range from aiding energy, weight loss, sleep, nutrition, protein and more! All Motiv8 health supplements are all natural, gluten free, vegan, non-GMO, sugar-free and has no artificial colors. On top of all that, they taste AMAZING! My favorite is the dessert protein powder in Blueberry Cheesecake flavor!
Save 15% off PLUS Free Shipping with promo code: ALLYFIT
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Goli Gummies
The perfect stocking stuffer! Goli gummies known for their delicious tasting apple cider gummies but also offer Superfruits, Ashwa, Super Greens and Chocolatey Bites (multi-vitamin). All of the vitamins are gluten-free, plant-based, kosher and have no artificial colors flavors or preservatives.
Save 10% off with my Promo Code: ALLYFIT
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FitTrack Dara Smart Scale
If you know me, you know that I’m not someone that weighs myself everyday and gets focused on the lbs. Having the FitTrack Smart Scale gives so much more information about your body aside from just the weight number! After pairing with the free app, get personalized insights like your body fat percentage, body water mass, bone mass, muscle mass, BMR and more! You can even track your daily nutrition and take part in fitness programs all through the app. Check out the FitTrack website for more info and bundle options and use my promo code to save even more!
20% off Promo Code: ALLISON20
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Ice Shaker Premium Drinkware
My new favorite insulated water bottle! As seen on Shark Tank, Ice Shaker water bottles are premium quality, double wall vacuum insulated bottles that hold ice for over 40 hours! All the bottles are BPA free, leak proof and dishwasher safe. I also love all the different styles and colors they come in! This is an awesome stocking stuffer to give your friends and loved ones. Check out all the products on the website and use my promo code to save $5 off your next order!
$5 off Promo code:ALLISON
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Just for Fun
Carbon38
Y’all know I sport A LOT of Carbon38 outfits in my videos. It’s so hard not to just want everything on the website! Carbon38 has their own brands as well as a ton of other big name brands like Adidas, Beyond Yoga, Nike, Beach Riot, Reebok and more! There’s everything from workout and casual clothes, shoes and accessories. Use my affiliate link and discount code to save 15% off your first two purchases.
Save 15% off your first TWO purchases! Promo code:ALLISONLEEA20
OK, this one is a SPLURGE but totally worth it especially if you have thick hair like I do. If you are looking for salon quality blowouts, you NEED this blow dryer! This super compact, ultra-fast dryer has everything you need for a quicker blowout. It also includes magnetic attachments, Dyson smoothing nozzle, styling concentrator, and diffuser.
With the combination of the pandemic slowing down, warmer weather and kids on school breaks, it’s a time that people are starting to travel again! Believe me, I am VERY EXCITED to get back to “normal”, whatever that may be moving forward. Planning a trip is definitely in the near future!
Making exercise a priority while traveling is usually not the top of my list of things to do. There are so many better things to do and time is very short! However, believe me, you will feel better even if it’s just 5-10 minutes of extra movement each day.
After over a year of home workouts ONLY, it is so easy to transfer those good habits when you’re not at home! Here’s a few fun tips to get extra exercise in throughout your vacation without sacrificing a ton of time:
Make workouts FUN and involve your entire family or partner! You don’t have be on your own or away from your loved ones during your workout. Find family friendly activities you all can do! For example: go on a hiking adventure (our family’s favorite!), go for a stroll on the beach, have a push-up contest with your family and see who can do the most in good form, play a game like soccer, football, tag, etc., take a walking tour around the city you’re staying at.
Wake up 30-60 minutes early and get your own workout in! OK, so I’ll admit, I don’t always want to exercise as a family because my workouts are ME TIME. If you’re in the same boat and don’t want to take away family or couple time during the day, wake up 30-60 minutes before everyone else and knock it out! If there’s a hotel gym or fitness center nearby, do that or complete one of my no equipment home workouts (YouTube link at the end of the post). Also think about packing light weight fitness equipment like resistance bands and maybe the TRX (it goes with me on every vaca!). I’ll put links at the bottom of this post for discount codes for my favorite bands!
Don’t skip breakfast! I totally believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, even on vacation. If you don’t want to eat out, pack yourself some staples from home so you can have a quick and healthy meal or stock up at the local grocery store and stock your fridge (if you have one). It’s also nice to have your own food with you in case you don’t want to eat out for every single meal. If you have the option where you’re staying, plan a few healthy meals to stay in and cook. Easy foods to keep on hand are: packets of oatmeal, low-sugar cereals, protein bars, yogurt, fruit (think bananas, apples, grapes and oranges), veggies and hummus, cheese sticks.
Sneak exercise in throughout the day! Exercise throughout the day without having to change your plans! The first tip is to work your abs! Anytime you’re sitting or standing, engage the core (suck it in!) and hold for 15-20 seconds. Slowly release and repeat again 3-5 times. Do this throughout the day to work your transverse abs. Another tip is to add in extra steps like park the car a little further away, take the stairs, get up and move or walk around at least once every 30 minutes. Sneak in some calf raises every time you’re in a standing position, do some chair stretches, treat your water bottle like a dumbbell and do some curls or overhead presses! Before you know it, you’ve completed an entire workout through the course of the day
If you do plan on traveling this summer or in the near future, be safe, have fun and get your workout in!
TRX products: I have the TRX HomeSystem2 and it’s AWESOME and so easy to travel with! Save 10% off with my affiliate link and promo code: TRXAMB10V2AC7X
Seasons Greetings! ‘Tis the season to stay in shape and not gain the dreaded holiday L-B’s. Join me in this 3-part Holiday Fitness Series that will keep you moving and in shape throughout the holiday season!
Here’s the Challenge:
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Allyfitatl, and get notified when videos are released!
Complete all three videos at your own pace within one week during the holiday season.
Follow my fitness account on Instagram, @Allyfitatl, and share a post or story that you completed the Holiday Fitness Series. TAG ME and at least one other fitness pal to complete the series next!
Use the hashtag: #allyfitholiday and I’ll share your success in my IG Stories!
Last but not least, HAVE FUN!!! It’s all about enjoying yourself during the crazy holiday season. Laugh, eat, drink and workout! It’s all about the balance! Grab a virtual workout buddy and let’s get moving together.
The answer is…YES! According to ACOG guidelines (The American College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists), “Women with uncomplicated pregnancies should be encouraged to engage in aerobic and strength-conditioning exercises before, during, and after pregnancy”. It is recommended that pregnant and postpartum women get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity spread throughout the week. Here are just a few of the benefits of staying fit during pregnancy:
Women who exercise during pregnancy have been shown to have a decrease risk of cesarean birth, operative vaginal delivery and reduced postpartum recovery time.
Feel more energetic throughout pregnancy.
Helps prevent depressive disorders in the postpartum period.
Experience less overall bodily pains and aches during pregnancy; in particular lower lumbar and sciatic.
A reduced risk of gestational hypertensive disorders, gestational hypertension and lower glucose levels.
Experience quicker recovery postpartum.
Aerobic training in pregnancy has been shown to increase aerobic capacity in normal weight and overweight pregnant women
Here are some great types of exercise to do while pregnant:
Walking
Stationary cycling
Prenatal fitness classes
Dancing (low impact)
Resistance exercises (eg, using weights, elastic bands)
Stretching exercises
Hydrotherapy, water aerobics
If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, try one of my online virtual classes for FREE! Send me a message or check out the Perinatal Fitness Class page for more information and schedule.
The takeaway is, do not be afraid to workout or begin a fitness program while pregnant! It is the BEST thing you can do for yourself and your little one.
XO, Ally
*Please consult with your physician or OB before beginning any fitness program during pregnancy and postpartum.
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