When I decided to start exercising more, the first thing I needed was some new gear. Even to workout at home with some dumbbells and a treadmill, I realised I had no workout clothes.

I was sure I had some old gym shorts someplace but I must have lost them at some point. If I wanted to feel good about getting back in shape properly I needed to get the right clothing.

Browsing online for activewear and fitness clothes for men, the first thing I noticed was how expensive they were and then assumed I'd have to pay if I wanted top quality.

That's when I came across Fabletics menswear and their VIP membership. With Fabletics' exclusive membership plan, you get access to free shipping and between 20-50% off everything.

How it works is, by paying £54.95 on the 6th of each month and you receive one Fabletics VIP Member Credit, which can be used to buy an outfit valued up to£80. You can shop every month, or you can skip by logging into your account between the 1st and the 5th of each month. There are no limits to how many times you can skip.

Oh, you have a whole year to use the store credits and you'll be reminded before they expire.

Browsing their site, I realised just how much this membership could save me, not only could I get items valued at £80 for just £54.95, but I could get 2 pairs of shorts for just £24 if I became a new VIP member.

I wasn't sure if I actually needed enough gear to make the membership worthwhile, but I kept reading and saw that Fabletics VIP members get free access to the Fabletics' Fit app with trainer-led, on-demand workouts. I was planning to sign up for a workout plan separately, so this could potentially save me money on a workout app/program too.

When I saw that the membership was flexible and could be canceled at any time, plus offered free returns, I thought I'd give it a shot. So, I joined, took full advantage of the membership discounts and stocked up on some shorts, joggers, a t-shirt and a hoodie.

My order arrived in good time, and the pieces looked to be really good quality. I decided to put them to the test straight away and do one of the Fabletics app workouts in The Franchise Short and The Training Day Tee.

I was surprised that there was a significant difference working out in these than my regular T-shirts and sweatpants. Fabletics focuses on tech and premium fabrics that will be suitable for heavy workout sessions, jogging or playing sport. The fabric is breathable as well as comfortable showing that Fabletics really is premium quality, and it actually made the workout much easier.

The rest of the week, I found myself living in The Postgame Joggers & Hoodie. They're perfect to chill in, but equally as high quality and stylish. I was already looking forward to buying more Fabletics clothes in my order next month.

Browsing their site again, they have so much more than just workout and chill-out clothes - their pants, jackets and tops are versatile and suitable for so many occasions, I could see myself putting this membership to a lot of use.

There are so many overpriced activewear brands out there where you are pretty much paying for the logo. Some of the best gym wear for men is accessible at affordable prices with the Fabletics VIP membership, so no one has to sacrifice quality for affordability. Plus, I love being able to skip shopping in person- everything comes to me, it couldn't be easier.

If you're on the hunt for new gym clothes at a good price or just good quality clothes in general, you gotta check out Fabletics VIP membership.

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Working out this past year has been a struggle, to say the least.

I gave myself a lot of leeway and "me time" but it got to the point where relaxing wasn't actually making me feel good. I missed the endorphin rush of a good workout, the sense of accomplishment, and even the detox of a good sweat session.

Aaptiv has become my fitness savior. I almost gave up on home workouts before finding Aaptiv, I just hated the ads on YouTube videos and the influencer ones felt too unattainable. This app takes audio and video workouts to the next level with coaches that really push you and incorporates music in a way that makes me feel like I'm back in the gym.

It's been about 6 months since I started using Aaptiv and have never been so on top of my workouts. Even if I have just 5 minutes there's a workout I can do and I'm not making excuses the way I used to.

Here are 3 reasons why I love using Aaptiv:

Motivating

I am the first person to cheer on someone else but… when it comes to rallying for a workout myself, I'm not quite there. Especially when I'm on my own at home trying to push through those squat sets - it's just too easy to quit. That is until I started using Aaptiv.

Aaptiv's coaches don't just instruct me on the exercises but they're also training me through the mental hurdles of fitness. It takes a lot to push your body and they strike the right cord between motivating me to do better but also listening to my limits. I don't feel bad about letting up on my reps because I know I'm doing my best and when I am crushing set after set, I'm so proud of myself.

Flexible Workouts

While they do have great workouts for stretching that's not what I mean. Aaptiv is great for me because the workouts can be done with or without equipment and are anywhere between 3 minutes to 65 minutes. So I've been easily working in short strength workouts after work with the least amount of setup required. Then on the weekends, I take advantage of the long cardio sessions to really break a sweat.

Plus, as the weather has been warming up I've started to move outside and it's so easy - all I have to do is bring my phone. It turns my walk around the neighborhood into a true powerwalk (I'm working on getting it to a jog and with Aaptiv I know it's really possible).

Aaptiv listens to feedback

No app is perfect, but the great thing about Aaptiv is that they're constantly improving. They take user feedback seriously to give me the best fitness experience possible. I'm really looking forward to the rowing and boxing classes Aaptiv is bringing back- the perfect refresh to my spring workouts.

On top of all of the new updates based on user feedback, Aaptiv is bringing back hundreds of classes and adding brand new ones, too, including their 12-week marathon training program. There are so many marathon programs out there but none have the amazing community, awesome interface, and inspiring coaches that I get with Aaptiv.

Aaptiv is also making changes to the music selection. I already thought the music was good but now it's going to another level. I'll be able to pick my genre of music for any workout, which is great because I usually only choose between the pop and hip hop ones so now nothing is off the table! They're also letting users adjust the music's volume so I can get that perfect balance between coaching and jamming out.

Honestly, Aaptiv has really been there for me in my fitness journey this past year. I can honestly say if I couldn't use the app anymore I'd feel so disappointed - I can't imagine going back to working out without it. Aaptiv is the exercise app for all from the yogis, pregnant women, or uncoordinated aspiring workout pros - there's something for everyone.

Checkout Aaptiv and let them coach you off the couch and into success.

When I decided to start exercising more, the first thing I needed was some new gear. Even to workout at home with some dumbbells and a treadmill, I realized I had no workout clothes.

I was sure I had some old gym shorts someplace but I must have lost them at some point. If I wanted to feel good about getting back in shape properly I needed to get the right clothing.

Browsing online for activewear and fitness clothes for men, the first thing I noticed was how expensive they were and then assumed I'd have to pay if I wanted top quality.

That's when I came across Fabletics menswear and their VIP membership. With Fabletics' exclusive membership plan, you get access to free shipping, and between 20-50% off everything, always.

How it works is, by paying $59.95 on the 6th of each month and you receive one Fabletics VIP Member Credit, which can be used to buy any 2-piece outfit or item valued up to $100. You can shop every month, or you can skip by logging into your account between the 1st and the 5th of each month. There are no limits to how many times you can skip.

Oh, you have a whole year to use the store credits and you'll be reminded before they expire.

Browsing their site, I realized just how much this membership could save me, not only could I get items valued at $80 for just $59.95, but I could get 2 pairs of shorts for just $24 if I became a new VIP member.

I wasn't sure if I actually needed enough gear to make the membership worthwhile, but I kept reading and saw that Fabletics VIP members get free access to the Fabletics' Fit app with trainer-led, on-demand workouts. I was planning to sign up for a workout plan separately, so this could potentially save me money on a workout app/program too.

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When I saw that the membership was flexible and could be canceled at any time, plus offered free returns, I thought I'd give it a shot. So, I joined, took full advantage of the membership discounts and stocked up on some shorts, joggers, a t-shirt, and a hoodie.

My order arrived in good time, and the pieces looked to be really good quality. I decided to put them to the test straight away and do one of the Fabletics app workouts in The Franchise Short and The Training Day Tee.

I was surprised that there was a significant difference working out in these than my regular T-shirts and sweatpants. Fabletics focuses on tech and premium fabrics that will be suitable for heavy workout sessions, jogging, or playing sport. The fabric is breathable as well as comfortable showing that Fabletics really is premium quality, and it actually made the workout much easier.

The rest of the week, I found myself living in The Postgame Joggers & Hoodie. They're perfect to chill in, but equally as high quality and stylish. I was already looking forward to buying more Fabletics clothes in my order next month.

Browsing their site again, they have so much more than just workout and chill-out clothes - their pants, jackets, and tops are versatile and suitable for so many occasions, I could see myself putting this membership to a lot of use.

There are so many overpriced activewear brands out there where you are pretty much paying for the logo. Some of the best gym wear for men is accessible at affordable prices with the Fabletics VIP membership, so no one has to sacrifice quality for affordability. Plus, I love being able to skip shopping in person- everything comes to me, it couldn't be easier.

If you're on the hunt for new gym clothes at a good price or just good quality clothes in general, you gotta check out Fabletics VIP membership.

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I made it my mission this year to be one of those people who has a solid workout routine.

I've always wanted to be more toned, but I was never fully willing to put in the effort. My old exercise routine used to consist of walking to and from work. If I wanted to see the results I was hoping for, I knew I needed to step it up. Everyone talks about that "wall" you must breakthrough before you start to actually enjoy exercise, so I decided to enroll in a few classes a week to get me motivated. I even paid for a month of classes upfront so I'd have no excuse to miss them!

I thought my first spin class was the hardest thing I've ever done - oh boy, walking up a flight of stairs the next day was agony! But I pushed through the pain and felt pretty proud after I'd finished my third class in one week. I got chatting to the trainer afterward and told her about my muscle pain.

She advised that it's super important to take the right vitamins to ensure that your body has what it needs to recover. I'd been taking multivitamins for years and assumed they would suffice. But she insisted that I check out MadeFor_- a customized vitamin subscription.

They curate the perfect blend for you after you take a quiz and answer questions about your eating habits or fitness targets. They also have pre-packs that are tailored to support specific goals. I checked out the MadeFor_ site and saw that you can skip their quiz and select a Fitness Pack that was designed for people who are working out regularly and trying to lose weight.

The Fitness Pack was designed by a team of expert nutritionists with a specific purpose in mind. It contains a bunch of vitamins with names that I'd never heard of, but MadeFor's site gave a great breakdown of what each component was for. I learned so much about what my body needs, both pre and post-workout: CLA, which aids fat loss and helps provide energy pre-workout as well as glucosamine for joint protection.


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I never realized that magnesium is essential for muscle function, but its levels deplete when you sweat. So I was glad to see it was included. The Fitness Pack also includes Astaxanthin and Vegan Omega 3, which help support your immune system and heart health. It seemed like the ideal way to give my body the best chance at success. The dream team of vitamins is rounded out with B-Complex, which plays a vital role in organ function and energy production.

When my MadeFor_ box arrived, I loved that everything was broken into daily packs, so I knew exactly how much of each to take every day. It's so easy to grab a pack on my way out the door every morning! With my subscription, I never have to worry that I'll run out. I surprised myself when I finished my first month of keeping up a fitness routine.

Thanks to the CLA pill, I honestly noticed a huge spike in my energy levels. It's designed to help you maximize your workouts and contains caffeine, which speeds up your metabolism and gives you the energy you need to push yourself when you start to feel fatigued.

My muscles and seem to rebound much quicker post-workout, and my energy levels have massively improved. That's because my body has what it needs to recover. I never imagined that supplements could make my workouts less grueling, but MadeFor_'s perfect combo of vitamins helps me breakthrough that "wall" and keep going.

Even though working out still isn't my favorite thing to do, I've finally settled into a routine that works for me. And I'm finally I'm starting to see results! It costs under $2 a day when you sign up for the 6-month subscription. It helped keep get into the habit of taking a daily vitamin because I stocked up and always have it on hand, plus I saved 20%! The Fitness Mix has made staying on this new healthy path a lot easier and I feel better than ever. 10/10 recommend.

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