Seeking Fitness Support

Now that summer has ended, you may have started slacking on your workouts. Something about cloudy, gloomy fall weather just tends to slow us all down. We know it’s tough to stay dedicated to the strict workout regime you committed to over the summer, so now’s the time to seek out encouragement and revamp your workout for the fall.

Strength in Numbers: Bring your workout indoors by trying out a new group exercise glass at the gym. Working out in a group tends to push us all to do a little more than we would on our own. Try finding a smaller class where the instructor will be more likely to give you personal attention and encouragement.

The Power of One: Once your exciting class liberates you from your fall fitness funk, you’ll want to compliment your workout with some at-home exercises. To keep things simple, try doing a few 30 second sets of jump roping with a weighted jump rope before your morning shower. Or, if you seem to have less free time than the average person, try doing some toning exercises with a medicine ball while you’re watching TV.  

Friends in Fitness: Get your friends in on the new routine for extra support. Take a group trip to Dick’s Sporting Goods where you can get everything you need for a great workout, from yoga mats and blocks to athletic shoes and sports bras. And if you purchase by September 24 you can get $20 off your purchases of $100 or more (code: AFLSEP34).

Naomi Kahlon

Naomi Kahlon is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com.

Touchdown!

While most women find football dangerous and unappealing, the majority of our husbands, brothers, sons, and sometimes daughters often beg to differ. And since football season is upon us once again, here are a number of ways that we women can contribute to our loved ones’ festivities without getting too close to the 50-yard line.

Pass the Salsa: If your husband’s team is playing on Monday and your son’s team is performing on Sunday, kick things up a bit by throwing a viewing party or two. Create a Monday-night Mexican menu and whip up a guacamole, salsa, and taco platter. Then on Sunday, mix things up a bit by providing all of your favorite American classics, like burgers, hot dogs, French fries, and potato salad. It’s a great way to get the family together and support your favorite couch-coaches–regardless of whether they win or lose.

Ultimate Fan Gear: On game day you can usually tell who the true football fans are by what they wear. But don’t let your loved ones walk out of the house one more time in a beat up team hat or jersey. Instead, you can order brand new team apparel and accessories from FootLocker. And until September 20 you can save 15% off of fan gear, sportswear and more when you order over $50’s worth of merchandise (code: LKS1XBX3). Not only will you have the whole family looking great, but you might even save enough money to afford a pair of game tickets!

Naz Papen

Naz Papen is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com.