I Think I Might Have Been in Shape Once, But I Can't Seem To Remember
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I was a lifelong athlete, until I graduated college. Growing up I can hardly remember an afternoon that wasn't filled with soccer practices, pool time or laps around the track. I was a high jumper for my first two years of college at Bryant University. I chose not to do track when I transferred to Auburn, but I had no idea what to do with all my free time now that I no longer had hours of track practices. I ended up repeating my summer workouts after my classes to occupy that space, crazy I know.
I'm not like that anymore. Working out seems like a chore that takes too much time. And going to the gym is a waste of money and they are all crowded etc. etc. etc. Here is where the magic of YouTube comes in because there are 1000s of work out videos that are fun, free and fast. Below are my two of my favorite instructors:
I think I found Lauren's YouTube videos through Buzzfeed. Her workouts are extremely effective (I had a hard time climbing my stairs after her booty shorts workout) and can be done in a small space. She has work outs for both cardio and for muscle building.
Tara Stiles has yoga for every situation. From hip opening sequences to yoga for hotels and hangovers. I like her videos because she makes yoga accessible, if you aren't as in shape as you'd like to be. I will usually string a few of her videos together and end with her ultimate stretch yoga routine because deep down inside I still want to be able to do splits like Shannon Miller.
