How I Save Big on Cute Activewear (+An At-Home Workout)

thredUP-93I’ve talked about thredUP a couple times on the blog already, sharing some of the pieces I scored and how I used the service to help clean out my closet earlier this month. I’ve been a big fan for months and was so excited when I got the opportunity to team up with them on this post–no-brainer!

If you’re unfamiliar with thredUP, it’s essentially a curated online consignment store for women’s and kids’ fashion. They have a wide range of brands (everything from Zara to Chanel) and items are up to 90% off the original retail price. Guys. I got a Vince cashmere sweater for $12. TWELVE. Originally it was $380.

thredUP has a ton of merchandise, but it’s pretty easy to sort through. My favorite feature is that you can save your sizes. Every time I visit the site while logged into my account, it only shows me items in my sizes as I browse different categories and brands. This helps avoid that heartbreak of falling in love with an item only to see it’s unavailable in your size (you know what I’m talking about–it’s the worst!). When you place an order, everything arrives in a cute polka dot box, neatly folded and packaged. thredUP-111

And it’s just as convenient if you’re looking to sell. You go to the site and order a Clean Out Bag, fill it with the items you no longer want and then send it back to thredUP. I’ve sent in four or five massive bags and love that thredUP responsibly recycles the items they don’t accept (there’s also an option to have rejected items returned to you). Clothing waste presents growing ecological problems, and every Clean Out Bag keeps 206lbs of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. Shopping secondhand is undeniably better for this planet of ours.

thredUP Activewear Scores

thredUp activewear outfit - Lululemon & VS SportI’ve shopped for dressier clothes on thredUP, but want to focus on the activewear I’ve scored because that’s become my go-to category when browsing the site. In these first few pictures, I’m wearing a Lululemon tank and hoodie, both 50% off the original price and in mint condition, and yoga pants from Victoria’s Secret (59% off the original price). If you’re like me and can’t bring yourself to pay full price for Lulu gear, I highly recommend browsing the options on thredUP–I’ve found a ton of cute gear in excellent condition for a fraction of the cost. thredUp activewear outfit - Lululemon & VS SportthredUp activewear outfit - Lululemon & VS SportthredUp activewear outfit - Lululemon & VS Sport

also wearing Converse High Tops

Next up, these J. Crew sweatpants that I wear literally every single day I work from home–love them! From thredUP they were $26.96, 71% off the original price of $105. Can’t beat that! The top is another Lululemon score, 39% off the original price. secondhand activewear from thredUP - J. Crew & Lululemon outfitsecondhand activewear from thredUP - J. Crew & Lululemon outfit

And finally, I’m rocking these super soft yellow Beyond Yoga leggings (71% off the original price) and the striped Lulu tank from above. And by “rocking” I mean trying way too hard to pose like a model. 😉

thredUP activewear outfit - Lululemon & Beyond Yoga at a huge discount

If I’m going to try on activewear, I might as well workout, right?? I’ve got a quick at-home AMRAP workout for you to try below. But first …

thredUp Reader Discount

I’m so excited to be able to offer you guys 40% off your entire thredUP order! Head over to thredup.com, shop ‘till you drop, and use the code PUMP40 at checkout. This is valid for first-time shoppers only through 11/24 and will give you a discount up to $50.

Quick AMRAP Workout with Compound Bodyweight Exercises

There are three compound exercises in this workout. You’ll do each for 90 seconds, completing as many reps as possible in that time frame. Rest for 15-30 seconds in between each exercise AMRAP. Repeat once more, trying to beat your rep numbers from the first time through. Here’s a breakdown:

  • 90 sec Surrender Squat Jumps (as many reps as possible)
  • 15-30 sec rest (write down reps completed)
  • 90 sec
  • 15-30 sec rest (write down reps completed)
  • 90 sec
  • 15-30 sec rest (write down reps completed)
  • Repeat ENTIRE THING, try to match or beat rep numbers

Bodyweight AMRAP Workout - three compound exercises that'll work your whole body

SURRENDER SQUAT JUMPS | Start in a low squat position with feet hip’s width apart, weight in your heels, low abs engaged and hips back. From here, come to a kneeling position, stepping your right foot back behind you, planting the ball of the foot and knee on the floor and then doing the same with the left. Continuing to lead with the right, return to a low squat position, stepping the right foot forward onto the floor and then the left. From this low squat position, straighten the legs as you drive through the heels to jump up into the air. Land softly, sinking right back into a squat position. That’s one rep. Next rep, lead with the left foot.

FOREARM PLANK STARFISH MARCH | Start in a forearm plank position. From here, step your right foot and right forearm out wide to the side at the same time. Step them back to starting position. Repeat on the left and back to starting plank. From here do one marching plank, pressing up to a high plank position one hand at a time and then back down to forearm plank, trying not to let the hips rock side to side as you do so. This is one rep. Try to alternate your lead hand when you do the marching plank each time.

BURPEES | Start standing, feet about shoulder-width apart. Squat down, bringing your hands to the ground by your feet and jump both feet back into a plank position. Do a push up. Quickly jump your feet back up by your hands and shift the weight into your feet, bring torso upright into a low squat position. From here, jump up, arms overhead. Land softly on your feet, sinking right back down into a squat and starting from the top.

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Have you guys used thredUP? I’ve heard from some of my friends that it’s awesome for kids’ clothes (I mean why pay retail for something they’re going to outgrow in a couple months anyway??).

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by thredUP. All opinions–as always!–are my own. I appreciate your support of the brands that make this blog possible. 🙂

21-Minute Bodyweight Workout (AMRAP Pyramid)

21-Min Bodyweight Workout - made up of short AMRAPS

Hello from Starbucks! My wireless is out so I had to take my work day across the street, and TALK ABOUT A BLESSING. Let me preface what I’m about to say by letting you all know that between Serial, Making a Murderer and the mystery novels I’ve been listening to on Audible during long runs, I am on a total true crime kick. In my head, I’m basically Olivia Benson.

Ok so about twenty minutes ago I walk into Starbucks and start setting my computer up at a table next to two unassuming men. At first glance it appeared the older one was interviewing the younger one for a job, which is a normal occurrence in coffee shops. Naturally, because I respect others’ privacy, I immediately start eavesdropping. I was hoping to hear some entertaining exchanges (nothing like an awkwardly butchered job interview response to get my juices flowin’!) but got something even better.

“Does he have any foreign contacts that you know of? Any connections that could make leaving the country easy?”

Hmmm this isn’t a job interview; the older man is asking the younger one about someone else. 

“Describe his temperament. Any history of anger issues–bar fights, issues with girlfriends, stuff like that?”

OMG. OMGOMGOMG. Am I listening to a detective interview the acquaintance of a suspect???!!

I know that’s probably not the case, and there’s some logical explanation, but I am in full blown Benson mode right now geeking the hell out, physically leaning into their conversation with no shame as I type this. Could I be the one to solve the crime?? The older man needs my help!! I’ve already jumped to a dozen different conclusions. Best case scenario, this involves a serial killer, international drug ring and Donald Trump. Hey, a girl can dream.

I’m going to keep eavesdropping while I put together the rest of this post, and I’ll fill you in with an update at the end. Just humor me–I’m sure no one actually cares about the conversation I’m listening to in Starbucks (lol).

21-Minute Bodyweight Workout (AMRAP Pyramid)

This workout is broken up into four AMRAPs (as many rounds/reps as possible). You’ll set a timer for the given length (the first AMRAP is 6 minutes long; second is 5 minutes long; third is 4 minutes; last is only 3 minutes) and go through the following circuit of compound exercises as many times as you can in the given timeframe. Rest for 60 seconds in between AMRAPs and start the circuit wherever you left off at the end of the previous AMRAP. For clarity, here’s a breakdown of the workout structure:

6-Min AMRAP
rest 60 sec
5-Min AMRAP
rest 60 sec
4-Min AMRAP
rest 60 sec
3-Min AMRAP

21-Min Bodyweight Workout - made up of short AMRAPS

10 Crossbody Push Ups | Start in a plank position with your feet a little wider than you’d normally place them for push ups. Do one push up. Back in your starting plank position, crunch your right knee into your left elbow then your left knee into your right elbow (like a crossbody mountain climber). Next, shoot your hips up into the air, pressing into your left hand (as if you were going into a down dog position) as you reach your right hand across your body to touch the left ankle. Bring the hand back to its starting position as you shift your body forward into plank and then shoot the hips right back up, this time pressing into your right hand as you reach your left hand across your body to touch the right ankle. Return to plank positon. That’s one rep.

10 Plank to Low Squat Jacks | Start in a plank position, hands stacked under shoulders. From here, you’re going to jump your feet forward, out a little wider than your hands, snapping up into a low squat position. There should be a split-second as your feet jump forward that neither hands or feet are touching the ground–so make this an explosive movement! From that wide low squat position, hop your feet together into a narrow squat and then back out wide (staying low in your squat the whole time). Bring your hands backdown to the floor as you jump your feet back to starting plank position. That’s one rep.

5 Rotating Crunches: Side V Up Right >> Full-Body Crunch >> Side V Up Left >> Full-Body Crunch | 

Start laying on your right side, balancing on that bottom hip/side butt area with your bottom hand on the floor in front of you for support. Top arm is bent with hand behind your head and elbow out wide; legs should be extended and hovering off the ground. From here, you’re going to crunch up and in, keeping your legs straight as you lift your torso up and in to meet them so that your sidebody forms a “v” shape. Use that bottom hand for support, but try to push off it minimally. Slowly lower back down and extend back out to a hover. Next, roll onto your back (keeping your legs hovering) and extend your arms overhead. Do a full-body crunch, bending your knees in as you lift your torso off the floor, wrapping your arms around your knees. From this position balancing on your tailbone, extend back out, legs to a hover, arms overhead, and roll onto left side. Do a side v up on that side, roll back to center for a second full-body crunch. That’s one rep.

TIP: Set up your mat perpendicularly to your body so that if you were laying on your back, you and the mat would make a cross shape. This way as you roll side to side, you’ll have the mat under your hips the whole time. 

21-Min Bodyweight Workout - made up of short AMRAPS

WEARING | Bra: Modern Cotton Bralette by Calvin Klein Underwear c/o Shopbop // Tank: Lululemon (old) // Leggings: Fabletics // Sneakers: Nike Free TR

Making a Starbucks Murderer Update: The younger man’s friend is interviewing for a federal job and the older man is just conducting a background check. WOMP WOMP WOMMMMMMP.

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10-Minute Core Workout

10-Minute Core Workout - 3x3 AMRAPS, no equipment neededI have a roundup of Cyber Monday deals for you all, but I feel like this blog has been nothing but clothes the past few days, so let’s first focus on a workout (I’ll post the Cyber Monday roundup later today). I actually didn’t overdo it with the eating this holiday weekend and running around with the kids definitely kept me active, but I still couldn’t wait for a workout this morning. I hit up a Btone class and later this evening plan to go for a short run.

Today we have one more 10-minute quickie for you! Just like the last two weeks, this uses a 3x3x3 AMRAP structure. That’s 3 exercises done for 3 minutes at max effort, 3 times. It’s quick but intense, so perfect for busy days or to pair with low(er) intensity steady-state cardio like a long walk or elliptical session. Want a full-body burn? Do the 10-minute lower body workout, the 10-minute upper body workout AND today’s workout. BOOM.

10-Minute Core Workout

Equipment I Used:

  • Exercise mat

This workout is divided into three 3-minute AMRAPs with 30 seconds of rest in between each. Set a timer for 3 minutes and get through the circuit of exercises as many times as possible before time runs out. Rest for 30 seconds and then repeat, starting wherever you left off at the end of your first AMRAP.
10-Minute Core Workout - 3x3 AMRAPS, no equipment needed

  • 10 Side V-Up Crunches (right) | Start laying on your left side, balancing on that bottom hip/side butt with your bottom hand on the floor in front of you for support. Right arm is bent with hand behind your head and elbow out wide; legs should be extended and hovering off the ground. This is your starting position. From here, you’re going to crunch up and in, bending your legs and bringing your knees in towards your right elbow as you lift your torso up and in to meet them. Use that bottom hand for support, but try to push off it minimally. Slowly lower back down and extend back out to a hover. As you crunch in, try to keep your legs together; don’t let the knees butterfly out wide.
  • 10 Side Plank Top Crunches (right) | Start in a side plank with your right hand on the floor directly underneath your shoulder. Hover your left leg in the air and bend your left elbow, hand lightly behind your head. Crunch your left knee in towards your left elbow while keeping your hips up (don’t let them sag down as you do the crunch—right oblique is still engaged!). Extend left leg back out to a hover. If this bothers your wrist, do them on your forearm.
  • 5 Plank Jump Push Ups | Start in a plank position, hands stacked under shoulders. Jump your feet up towards your hands and then quickly back into plank position. Try to stay light on your feet as you do this–instead of sitting on your heels as the feel jump forward, keep the weight in your hands and the work in your core. Once you’re back in plank, do 1 push up. You can always modify by lowering onto your knees first. That’s one rep.
  • 10 Side Plank Top Crunches (left)
  • 10 Side V-Up Crunches (left)

10-Minute Core Workout - 3x3 AMRAPS, no equipment needed

WEARING | tank: Style Stalker (sold out, but similar one here) // leggings + bra c/o PRISMSport (old but these leggings are similar) // sneakers: Nike

Do you have a workout planned for today? Do you feel like you’re in damage control mode after Thanksgiving or is it business as usual this morning? 🙂

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