Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

Four Budget-Friendly Home Gym Essentials

Home Gym Essentials by popular lifestyle blogger, Alicia Tenise: image of a woman wearing a Athleta Solace Bra in Powervita and Athleta Elation Tie Dye 7/8 Tight and standing on a Amazon Basics 1/2-Inch Extra Thick Exercise Yoga Mat and holding a AmazonBasics Neoprene Dumbbell Weight.

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I’ve struggled to get into a workout routine for years, but after being diagnosed with IBS a few months ago, I decided to start taking better care of myself and get in shape. Last month, I signed up for an OrangeTheory membership, and when I combined that with my barre classes, I felt better than ever.

Now that the gyms are shut down, and we’re all trying to socially distance ourselves to flatten the curve, I’m hoping to keep up my progress at home. Plus, if I get up and moving for 30-45 minutes a day, not only is it beneficial physically, but it does wonders for my mental health as well. 

Wondering how you can manage to work out at home? Here are a few budget-friendly pieces of equipment that are home gym essentials! And a bonus: if you’re living in a smaller space, these items won’t take up much room in your residence.
 
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The Five Best Fitness Classes to Take in D.C.

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I never thought I’d be a “fitness person.” The thought of going to the gym always intimidated me. Whenever I tried to go to work out in my early to mid-20s, I usually try a class once, would struggle to keep up, and then I was too intimidated to ever return to the studio.

After struggling with anxiety and being diagnosed with IBS, I decided that working out was a necessity for me. Not only does it help calm my nerves, but it helps me get the much-needed endurance and stamina to get through some of my toughest travel assignments. Over the last few months, it’s been exciting to see myself get stronger and achieve some personal bests at my favorite fitness studios.

My workout studio of choice? I’m a member of Orangetheory Fitness. Since I’m on the road a lot, I love that I can go to any OTF studio in the country with my membership. However, when I’m in the District, here are some of the best workout classes in DC that I love going to:
 
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I Tried TRIM Bootcamp (And I Failed)

TRIM Bootcamp featured by top US life and style blogger Alicia Tenise; Image of a woman wearing New Balance x Isaac Mizrahi Live! Collection.

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You guys: I’m not good at wellness. Period. I’m always kind of shocked when potential blog sponsors email me asking if I want to promote a workout/healthy food/etc. because, to be honest, I have no idea what I’m doing. I was lucky enough to have a fast metabolism my entire life, and I was able to eat what I wanted to without consequence…until I hit my late 20s. Just a reminder, skinny ≠ in shape — even when I was a size 2, I would still get winded going up a flight of stairs!

I wanted to get my life in check. I’ve gained 25 lbs over the past year and counting. After I came home from Argentina, I could hardly button my pants. And yes, I still got winded walking up a flight of stairs. I decided to sign up for TRIM Bootcamp since I saw some of my other blogger friends have a ton of success with it.

And guess what? I failed the program. But it’s ok, you guys!
 
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