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JCPenney x WWE Tapout Event with Dolph Ziggler + Charlotte

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What a whirlwind of a week! As some of you know I took a break from my New England tour yesterday to head back to NYC for 16 hours to join my friends at WWE and JCPenney at the Manhattan Mall for the launch of the WWE’s Tapout performance apparel line for women. Hosted by WWE Superstars and Tapout Brand Ambassadors Dolph Ziggler and Charlotte at the Manhattan Mall, there was a line wrapped around the basement level and up through the escalator and around the first floor for the #Summerslam event!

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The Tapout brand stands for motivation, discipline and determination – all of which you saw from the crowd waiting patiently in line to meet Dolph and Charlotte. Before they opened the event to the pubic I had a few moments with the duo — just enough time to ask Charlotte her must have beauty product – “Flower Gel by Sisley” and her best de-stress tip, “Sleep”. Two things I heavily endorse. Followed by a photo opp with them!

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Dolph is wearing the Tapout Warrior Graphic Tee ($22, on sale $12.99), I’m wearing the Tapout Power Button Knot Tank ($22, on sale $16.99), and Charlotte is in the Tapout Graphic Tank Top ($22, on sale for $16.99).

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The range includes training and compression tees, sports bras, tank tops, pants and shorts that are all affordably priced from $12.99 – $29.99. The women’s collection joins the existing men’s line, which also features training and compression tees, tanks, shorts and pants and ranges in price from $12.99 – $32.99.

Check out the WWE Tapout collection at jcpenney.com

Thank you to WWE Tapout and JCPenney for partnering with me on this post!

I Interviewed and worked out with Dominique Dawes and Tide Pods

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Last week I took a gymnastics class with Dominique Dawes as part of the Small But Powerful Tide Pods event. She’s one of the Magnificent Seven and was literally one of my child heroes. Coupling that with my major Olympic fever I consider it a win that I managed to not pass out during my interview with her — although her workout had me sore for two days. Tide is a sponsor of the Olympics and of Dawes and Simone Biles who both appear in their The Evolution of Power video. Drawing parallels on how detergents have evolved from large amounts of powder, to a cup of liquid and now Tide Pods. It illustrates how the amounts of detergent have gotten smaller over time and more powerful.  Biles exemplifies this #smallbutpowerful message, ruling the sport at 4 feet 8″. Check out their campaign video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y0qluMUHQs

I think it’s great, since at 5′ 9″, I now have an excuse as to why my splits looks like this…

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Dawes led us in a stretch and gymnastics 101 class before the instructors took over to have us use the facility at Chelsea Piers, while we rotated having 1 on 1 interviews with her. dominque-dawes-tidepods

My Interview with Dominique Dawes:

PC: What would go through your head when you’re competing at the Olympics?

DD: I try to take myself back to my home gym, the gym that I started at in Wheaton, Maryland… Because that was where I started, where I fell in love with the sport, and where it was fun. It wasn’t a back job then so I would always have that vision in my head when I was competing.

PC: What are your top 3 beauty products?

DD: My top three are water, Black African Soap and natural, organic Shea Butter. (Brands were not specified).

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PC: What is your best stress management tip

DD: Breathing. Relax, take a deep breath and count to 10. Because when you’re not relaxing and you’re not breathing, and you’re not just taking things in and putting them into perspective, you over analyze. And that’s when paralyze yourself from doing things.

PC: What is your biggest stress management tip?

DD: Taking one step at a type. I used to be very type A and it was all about productivity, productivity, plan, plan, plan. But now as a mother of two and being a wife it’s about taking one step at a time and if you don’t get it all done, oh well there’s going to be another day ahead if you’re blessed.

For anyone that missed Biles Small but Powerful Tide Pods commercial it’s worth a watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRdleKwYeAY

Thank you Tide for this truly special experience!

Fitness Style: How to Take Your Outfit from Day to the Gym

Thank you Vocalpoint and DICK’S Sporting Goods for sponsoring this post!Dick's-Sporting-Goods-Under-Armour-Sports-bras

On Monday I had to be in Westchester to test out a salon and on my way over stopped at DICK’S Sporting Goods in White Plains to stock up on some new workout gear. They carry so many of my favorite brands including Brook’s Running, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Under Armour… basically every major women’s fitness brand that is both fashionable and functional. The athleisure trend has full on taken over my life ever since I started cycling twice a week and going to the gym to get into shape for my People StyleWatch bathing suit shoot (coming out in May!) and now gearing up for LA and Coachella — gotta get my beach bod on…

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Haul: Under Armour outfit, Brooks Running Glycerin 13 shoes

Being constantly on the go and the fact that you can’t wear workout clothes twice without washing them has has me hoarding fitness attire. Shopping the aisles, DICK’s has a great assortment of basics and prints and name brands at great prices. Plus the store is massive so there is a ton of women’s apparel and sneakers to pick from.
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Being an fitness enthusiast has taught me a few things beyond getting into shape, mainly how to take an outfit from brunch friendly or running errands to the gym. My latest DICK’S haul included the following Under Armour outfit and Brooks Running Sneakers (featured above):

Taking the outfit above from fitness to fashionable only required a top and shoe swap (and an added kimono for good measure):

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I’m wearing the Under Armour Capris and Sports Bra in the look above. I strategically fit my Brooks Running sneakers in a medium size purse so I don’t have to carry an extra gym bag. For any fellow cyclers (I go to Cyc), my membership includes shoe rentals which makes it even easier. When I’m

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Weekend at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health

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One of my New Years goals is to make better care of myself and there was no better way to kick off the resolution then spending New Years Day in the Berkshires for the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health for their Rest + Recovery program.

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If you’ve ever been to the Berkshires, you know it’s one of the most beautiful parts of New England and one of the most peaceful places to do a yoga retreat. Kripalu is located right outside of Lenox, Massachusetts, about 3 hours outside of New York City and is a yoga-based retreat center that offers a variety of classes, activities and seminars.

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Reebok Launches S/S 2016 Women’s Collection

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To celebrate the power of women, Reebok hosted a women’s focused party to fuse the worlds of fitness and fashion together to mark the end of New York fashion week. Constantly challenging women to showcase their fierce, tough beauty, Reebok is passionate about connecting females from all walks of life. The evening celebrates Reebok’s heritage as a lifestyle fitness brand by bringing music, fashion, and fitness to life under one roof.

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Celebrate National Running Day with Brooks

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{Sneakers: Brooks Freedom Adrenaline GTS NYC, Top: Brooks Essential LS Hoodie}

With beach bod season around the corner (DON’T PANIC YET…), Brooks Running Company has a little infographic to inspire you to lace up your sneakers! To celebrate National Running Day on June 3, Brooks Running announced the results of its third annual Brooks Run Happy Nation report. This isn’t your average scientific running report; it goes beyond the endorphin rush to reveal new information about what makes runners tick – from the undies they don to who they’re partnering up with (both on and off the road).

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5 Minute Post Workout Beauty (No Shower Required)

{Disclaimer: Compensation was provided by Target via Mode Media. The products and tips selected from Target are original}

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Ladies, the weather is finally nice and it’s time to boost those endorphins. Finding the time to workout can be hard enough when you’re trying to make your 9 to 5 or weekend brunch plans. If your schedule has you feeling like there aren’t enough minutes to break a sweat and get ready, here are some tricks and products to get you out the door in 5 minutes or less!

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Beachside Body & Beauty Day with GLOSSYBOX & CosmoBody

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What’s better than a Jitney-ride with fellow beauty blogger friends to the Hamptons? A full-day of beachside body and beauty treatments with GLOSSYBOX & CosmoBody in Montauk!

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Real Simple Hosts Beauty & Balance Event

Real Simple Beauty Balance EventOn Friday, Real Simple magazine hosted their annual Beauty & Balance event at the Andaz hotel in NYC. It was the perfect de-stress day after a long red-eye home from LA (and my gearing up to be on another plane tomorrow). I took my first Pure Barre class — I know I’m late to the party on this trend — but I totally get the hype! I engaged muscles in my abs that have probably been asleep for the past decade and it’s an incredible class for anyone looking to tone and build strength (and flexibility) throughout their whole body. When I’m back from my whirlwind travels, I’m going back.

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Workout Wednesday: Krav Maga in K-DEER

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In celebration of workout Wednesday I wanted to share a workout class and fitness brand Aryka and I recently discovered.  We were invited to the Krav Maga Academy in NYC to test out a class and it was so beyond anything I imagined (in a good way).

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