**The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Puma. All opinions are my own and ALWAYS true!
This week started off a bit a slow, motivation wise that is. Confession—> After taking a week off from the gym and enjoying my leisurely walks and slow runs on the beach, I did not want to go back to teaching. Actually, I just wanted more time at the beach. Can you blame me?
But then I remembered I had NEW PUMA gear waiting for me at the house. Having new gear to wear while teaching fitness classes is like a business woman buying a new briefcase or suite. You just feel more professional and you’re ready to tackle the job. Seriously, it helps MOTIVATE the MOTIVATOR.
Let’s talk about gear first, shall we?
I received the ribbed performance tank, the tech performance wear compression pants, and the Formlite XT Ultra Fluo Women’s Training Shoes.
I’m not gonna lie, when I first received the PUMA I thought “Oh, very pretty, but I wonder how they will really hold up with my strength and sweat classes.” Well, I’ve never been more happy to be proven WRONG. No need to wonder here. I was completely amazed at the durability, the comfort, and how light all of the gear felt.
The tank is extremely light weight and the small fit me perfectly. We sweated a TON during burpees and squats, and the tank top did not feel sweaty after. I thought it must have been a miracle or something. Ha!
The shoes are VERY light and pretty supportive for this kind of training. We did walking lunges and single leg hops in our warm up and the shoes held up great. I wouldn’t recommend them for running, but for gym workouts, they are perfect. They are also very true to size. I didn’t need a size higher or lower.
The compression pants feel amazing. Although I wish I had ordered a size smaller. I like compression gear EXTRA tight. But they still fit great, just my preference. The compression tights are awesome to wear during or after workouts.
Since it’s so hot in TX, I mainly wore mine after workouts for recovery. But I can’t wait to wear them running in the Fall!
I guess you could say the PUMA gear gave me a little PUMP this week. Pumped to teach and thankful to being doing what I love.
Get PUMPED for this workout.
Now.. maybe we could move to a beach and I could teach bootcamp by the ocean breeze. That would solve everything, right? Ha..
Have tried PUMA before? What’s your fitness PUMP? New gear, new toys, a workout buddy?
Cheers to FRIDAY and Cheers to KIWI COTTER coming home from FRANCE today!
LC
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I have a few pieces of Puma gear my sister bought for me. Love those compression tights!! New running gear always gets me pumped up to workout, especially new shoes!
i know! new shoes are like GOLD! ha
LOVE IT! Your workout graphic looks really cool, too! Well done! Great idea with using the pants as recovery!
I have never tried the Puma line before, but I need to definitely check it out after reading your review. The clothes are so cute and I love the color of the sneakers!
i know, such a fun color! and not too bright, just playful
I love puma! I agree fitness gear is a pumper! Also new music. Move to charleston and we can do boot camps. Great plan
i like your plan the best!
cute gear! Spin for 2 minutes – in circles? ((commencing spinning)
haha, yes. start now. weeeee!!!!!!!!!
I can totally relate to wanting to stay on the beach and relax! But with great gear and a killer workout waiting for you…a little easier, no?
yes, much easier. But still longing for that beach. ahh, bliss
if you end up teaching by the ocean breeze, I want to be the first to know so I can pack a suitcase and come along. For the first time ever I desperately want a vacation where my bike doesn’t come along and all I have is good books, ocean waves, sunny skies, and sandy beach.
deal. We need to do that!
I love the shoes!!! (you know how I am about orange… haha)
Looks like a great workout. Going to have to look up the plank hops!
get in the plank position, then hop your feet in and out like a jumpin jack but in plank. Make sense?
Ooh! I love the new gear and the fun colors! Motivate the motivator- haha, so true!
I’m all about new fitness gear! Like sometimes at night ill lay out my workout outfit for the next morning and swoon 😉 but seriously….then I get back from my workout and stress over what ill wear to work. Workout clothes> work clothes.
haha i love that! workout clothes totally win!
AND the Puma gear is cute too! Best of both worlds! Love the workout. Since I’ll probably do it from home, I may have to sub jumping jacks/squat jumps or something for the 2 min. of spin. Thanks for sharing!
yes, or jump rope or something like that. Let me know how it goes Sarah!
I’m with you on the beach living. We have been near Tampa since Saturday evening and I’m loving every second on the beach!!! Hopefully in about 7 years we will be living on the beach!
And new gear always gets me excited to workout!!
I worked for PUMA a long time ago and was a fan of their lounge gear but never their shoes. They’ve come a LONG way since then, though, because they have so much more geared towards athletes now. My PUMP is a new playlist and new shoes!
No way! you worked for puma? How cool!!
LOVE THE ORANGE!!
I never
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I never tried Puma for workout gear, I guess I just never really saw them in the “workout scene” compared to some of the bigger named workout brands. I know Puma is big, but it makes me think of casual sneakers and soccer stuff.
New workout clothes/gear always pump me up. When I get in a slump I’ll go to Marshalls or TJMaxx or hop online and get myself a new tank or shorts or even something little like a new headband (I’m picky about my workout ones because I HATE when they move around!)
i know, me too! they are totally changing their style and i am impressed! Love it!! oh and i love TJ maxx! hehe
I’ve never owned Puma clothing, but I love their shoes! I’ve owned several pairs
I hope you like company because I am totally moving to the beach with you if you go! Cute new gear. I have not tried Puma before, but I would love to get some compression tights. Have a great weekend!
i would love YOUR company!
I love the backdrop for your workout graphic! So cute. So are those shoes! And I think ocean bootcamp would be awesome!
why thank you! and glad we agree.. ocean here we come!
Very cute!! I don’t usually think Puma for fitness gear, so it’s great to see that it’s quality stuff. I’m like you and like my compression gear TIGHT, so great tip on the sizing. New gear really is a great motivator for training!
i agree! i love that these brands are really UPPING their gear
I loved my Puma pants! I was actually shocked at the extra support I felt on leg day. And the breathability!
what size did you get? I think the smallest size would be awesome for more recovery.
I got the XS – they are perfect!
I so hear you on not wanting to go back after vacation – especially a beach one!!! 🙂 Yes, let’s move to Hawaii – 🙂
Love the items – cute!! Makes me wish I had some!!! 🙂
Great workout too! 🙂
okay deal! Hawaii it is. Although i have lived there before. Why did i move? sheesh
Your gear looks great, this is the perfect at home workout, thanks!
let me know if you try it!
Loving the gear, AND the workout friend! Can’t wait until we can PUMP together!!!!
we need to make that happen soon! I need to come to CA!
I would come workout with you on the beach!!!! Love your Puma pump. The gear looks great. My sister is is obsessed with Puma kicks. I can’t even tell you how many pairs she has. Those capris sound awesome as does your workout.
next year blend must be on the beach, then we all stay for a month.
FRIGGIN’ LOVEEEE PUMA!! Not just because their logo is a PUMA and I love animal logos (Have you ever heard of the sneakers: KANGAROOS – yeah, probably the most uncomfortable things EVER but I have 3 pairs because I love the ROO! lol)…. But because I love the COLORS and these shoes are actually comfortable of my feet!!!
no way! i love ROO’s. I need to find these!
Oooo I love this one! If you are doing workouts on the beach, can you use wine bottles as dumbbells?
LOL! brilliant idea!
Could you be cuter? No seriously, could you? No. The answer is no. 🙂
haha, well.. I’ll take that answer. <3
That workout looks like it would totally kick butt! I love that all the moves incorporate different muscle groups at once. Burpees always kill me! Have a fab weekend 🙂
That workout looks serious! 🙂 I absolutely love your outfit girl!!
Kick butt workout, Linds! Loooove the ribbed tank 🙂