6 products I use to keep me motivated to work out even

when I'd rather take a nap

JADA WONG MAR 15, 2019, 01.18 AM

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Core PowerI used to just stretch my legs and drink lots of water after a run, but I've
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Developing good workout habits can be a pain when there are other things you'd rather
be doing.

But I've slowly developed a routine that makes it hard for me to skip a workout and,
more importantly, doesn't suck all the joy out of my life.

Here are six things that help me stay on track and motivated.
Working out is tough but trying to stick to a regular routine is worse. It's somehow always
happy hour or brunch somewhere and you're more than happy to make excuses to skip
another workout class. I mean, who doesn't want hang out with a friend of a friend who
you used to intern with five years ago? Surely that's more fun than
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I've realized that without a set routine, I regularly skip workouts and runs, telling myself
that I'll do a double session tomorrow to make up for skipping today. (Narrator: She has
never done a double.) That's why, over the past few months, I've set a goal and created my
own workout schedule with small adjustments that hold me accountable and keep me
motivated.

Here are the six things that help me stay on track:

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The free ClassPass Go app
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ClassPass Go (https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?
id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&mid=42482&u1=biipgf_031219_incorporate-in-workout-
routine&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fclasspass.com%2Fgo) is a new-ish — and free — audio
workout app from ClassPass (https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?
id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&mid=42482&u1=biipgf_031219_incorporate-in-workout-
routine&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fclasspass.com%2Fpricing%2Fnew-york). Certain group
classes are hard to make and solo running is pretty boring, but this app gives me the same
workout in my building's gym. If you're new to exercising and don't know what some of the
moves look like, there are helpful photos to guide you along.

Currently, I'm listening to a 5K-training program with Kim Strother, a four-week "course"
in which you run every other day and build up your endurance for long runs. Each audio
session is broken up into different running intervals with rests in between, and Strother
comes on every couple of minutes to tell you to run at a faster pace, how many minutes
you've done already, and just provide general words of encouragement.

Saucony's Kinvara 10 running shoes

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Buy the Kinvara 10 sneakers from Saucony for $110

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Not all running shoes are the same and you'll feel the difference in your stride when you
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routine&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saucony.com%2Fen%2Fkinvara-
10%2F35943W.html).

It's super lightweight but flexible and supportive thanks to the cushion-y EVERUN topsole,
a seamless mesh upper, and a contoured footbed with what the brand calls "FORMFIT,"
which makes the shoe feels more fitted and customized to your foot. There's also
cushioning at the top of collar to hold your ankle in place so your feet aren't lifting out of
the shoe as you run. Serious Saucony fans will also recognize that the sneakers are
available in the original Kinvara colorways for a major throwback moment.

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routine&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saucony.com%2Fen%2Fkinvara-
10%2F35943W.html), my feet don't get sore as fast as they normally do and they don't lift
out as much because of the ankle cushioning. Normally I'd tie my shoelaces really tight to
avoid that problem only to give myself numb feet after a mile.

Dry shampoo for my hair

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I don't like to wash my hair every day so I try to work out with second-day hair and then
wash my hair after a good sweat. Sounds gross, but it's also pretty motivating — do you
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On days when I don't wash my hair, I use Living Proof's cult-favorite dry shampoo ($20)
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great formula (https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?
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routine&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fperfect-hair-day-dry-
shampoo-P399330) for less than $15 that I take with me if I go to a boutique gym class. This
way I wouldn't be too sad if I forget it on the bathroom counter. The trick to using any dry
shampoo at the gym though is to blow-dry your roots first, otherwise the shampoo just
globs onto your roots and scalp, and won't absorb as quickly or easily.

Showerless body wipes

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Thinking about how small the showers are at cycling studios is enough to turn me off from
taking a class before work. Seriously, they're packed tighter than a carry-on for a two-week
trip and I'm already sweating from my workout, but now I'm Copiedeven more from the
sweating
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heat that's trapped in the shower? Thank you, next.

Instead of shifting my morning class to the evening, and then bailing because happy hour, I use Busy Beauty Showerless
Body Wipes (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JC1YVFP/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_031219_incorporate-
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to hold me over until I can get home and properly shower. Each wipe is formulated with tea tree and peppermint oils to
clean skin, and aloe and lavender oil to calm. They're large enough to clean your whole body and are quite thick so they
won't rip either.

A Nintendo Switch fitness game

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Buy the Nintendo Switch Fitness Boxing Game from Amazon for $49.99
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Buy the Nintendo Switch from Amazon for $298 (https://amzn.to/2u6HR94)
There's something about boxing in your living room that makes you feel ... less badass than boxing at a boutique class.
But the convenience and cost factors can't be beat. That's why I like using the new Fitness Boxing game on Nintendo
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in between running days.

It's kind of like Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero but for boxing. You follow the
moves as they pop up on the screen and rack up points each time you hit a move or combo.
It gamifies the boxing experience with brightly colored animation so after a while, you
don't really notice that you're working out. Because it hooks up to your Nintendo Switch,
you can also easily bring it while traveling or even when visiting your parents, who will
definitely enjoy playing along.

Protein shakes
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Buy Core Power by Fairlife Protein Shakes from Amazon for $32.16
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I used to just stretch my legs and drink lots of water after a run, but I've recently started incorporating Core Power by
Fairlife Protein Shakes (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007MI2RI6/ref=as_li_tl?
ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_031219_incorporate-in-workout-routine- Link Copied
20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B007MI2RI6&linkId=8709a63bcf088969436576bb60ccc49c)
into my post-work routine and they. are. delicious. There are five different flavors (though Coffee's obviously my favorite),
and each one has 26 grams of protein. There's also an amped-up Elite version that has 42g of protein, but I don't think I
run or workout hard enough to need that much yet.

The shake is made with lactose-free dairy that naturally has whey and casein proteins,
which are great for post-workout recovery and building lean muscle. I take a few sips
before I run and then finish the bottle afterward to help my body recover. I'm not sure
what drinking beforehand does for me other than to curb my hanger for 45 minutes, but
it's delicious and keeps me motivated knowing that I can drink the rest after I run.

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