Pure Barre or Pure Jello?

Last week I called my friend Veronica. She had been anxiously awaiting for my "big paycheck" so that we could sign up to go to a new workout meant to give you a ballerina body. And so I did...I signed up to do the torturous Pure Barre. Lucky, or unluckily, for us, we used to dance. I mean used to...like in high school, and maybe in college, like over 10 years ago. Yeah, that long ago.

Either way, those years of dancing and ballet did nothing for us in the class, because, let's face it, what does barre have to do with ballet? Absolutely nothing! Other than it gives your muscles ballerina-like definition.

Anyhow, my body and my weak little muscles were pushed to the point of the shakes! We weren't even using heavy weights (3lbs for me at most) and I couldn't even hold them without doing Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' dance to rest my little muscle fibers. It was all isometric movements. And by that I mean, hold your muscles tight and move them just about an inch up, and an inch down...over and over and over. Yeah...you get the idea. Or another visual for you would be like doing wall sits for forever.

Lucky for me, Megan, the instructor was nice enough to walk around and give Veronica (although she kept calling her Victoria) and I positive feedback. Whew! But still, how does she manage to hold her leg up for such a long time?! Of course, I tried my absolutely best to do every single movement right...and what did that get me?

I couldn't walk, laugh, sneeze, nor cough for 3 days after the class! It was unreal and a great workout. The class doesn't necessarily make you sweat, but if you know me, you know I sweat like a hog. Yeah...big fat hog in a 400 degree brick oven. That's what it felt like. But you know what...it felt good. And like the masochist that I am...I went again today. Not to say I am a masochist again, but I will be going tomorrow to join my friends who couldn't make it today.


Whew...so here it goes...my body feels like total jello! I know you want to try it now...don't you?!

You can look up for a studio near you here: www.purebarre.com

PS-Oh and this was not a sponsored post...I just love the pain that much!

Product Review: New Gym Motivation!

I was super excited when Influenster gave me a chance to be a Victoria's Secret Sport Tester and review Incredible, a Victoria's Secret Sport Bra. Not only did they send me a cool sport bra, but also a VS Sport Water Bottle which I have been using during my workouts.

I encountered a little hiccup when I went to exchange that size since the bra I received was a bit tight. The salespersons weren't too willing to help me out and left me in limbo for almost 10 minutes. I tried on the Incredible style in a different color and size. Then I jumped around in the dressing room like a fool. I immediately noticed that that the bra gave support and also made my girls look pretty sexy and curvy! This is why I bought an additional Incredible VS Sport Bra in addition to the one I exchanged.

However, the big test was during my HIIT exercise session. I was actually running full force and jumping around while doing burpees. So yes, the #VSSportBra withstood the real test! Although I wish I could've adjusted the shoulder straps a bit, I did feel that it gave me more than enough support throughout my work out.

I certainly did not expect to find such a great sport bra from Victoria's Secret! I loved the color selection, the fit, the support, and most of all, how great it made me feel when I looked in the mirror.

I'll admit, I felt a little Wonder Woman-ish! I certainly sang "To the left, to the left," to my old sport bras! This little product has really motivated me to get my butt out to the gym...like a boss!

I think I am ready to go back to try on and possibly purchase another sport bra soon! The semi-annual sale is almost over so maybe you should run and try on one of their VS Sport products so that you also feel like Super Woman (obvi...Wonder Woman is taken =!)

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored blog post. Influenster provided me with complimentary Victoria's Secret products to test and review as part of a contest. 
All opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.