Over the past year or so, I’ve come to have a pretty amazing collection of shoes (Thank you Finish Line!). I’m not talking about stilettos, pumps, in da club…I’m specifically talking about athletic shoes. I pretty much have something to match every kind of top and bottom combination in my closet…pink, blue, green, black, patterned. I don’t feel bad about it at all. Most women have a mega collection of heels, flats, wedges, boots, etc. I however, have a very focused collection of shoes because it just makes sense for my lifestyle. For me, comfort is the number one thing I look for in a shoe and I am the most comfortable in a gym shoe. Plus- 90% of the time I am wearing some sort of activewear, whether I’m in the gym or just doing my day to day thang.
I am excited to be one of the first people to test out Adidas’s new Pure Boost X Running Shoes! I had them on the other day when my brother was over for dinner and he was SUPER JEALOUS š Talk about a good looking shoe…and comfy too! It’s one of those shoes that’s so cool looking that I don’t want to wear them out at the gym š I’ve actually never seen anything like it. The center of the shoe is detached from the sole with a dynamic foot arch, which pretty much molds to your foot. They’re lightweight, which I am a HUGE fan of and have a super comfortable sole.
Clearly I’m down to wear these guys on the street, but I’m also comfortable enough strapping them on for a run or for strength training in the gym. They are meant for running after all, but I’m all about a dual-purpose shoe.
I wrote up a workout inspired by the versatility of these bad boys. Lately I have been a HUGE FAN of mixing up my workouts by combining sprint circuits with strength circuits. I’d much rather jump on the treadmill, run for a bit, jump off, squat for a bit, back on the treadmill…etc.
Combine two minute treadmill sprints with a strength training circuit for the ultimate full body sprint and strength workout!
Sprint and Strength Workout
Directions: Do the sprint circuit x 1, then the strength circuit x3, then the sprint circuit x1.
SPRINT CIRCUIT
- 2 minute run —> 20 jumping jacks
- 2 minute run —> 20 in and out squats
- 2 minute run —> 20 lateral shuffle
- 2 minute run —> 20 squat to plank
- 2 minute run —> 20 goblet squats
STRENGTH CIRCUIT
- 15 hercules
- 15 front to lateral raises
- 15 dumbbell curl to overhead press
- 15 decline push up
- 15 goblet squats
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One more thing before I go…I’m giving away a pair of Adidas Pure Boost X’s to one lucky FFF reader. Use the widget below to enter! Thank you Finish Line. WOOT!
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I’m starting to be better about mixing up cardio and strength training! It was just easier to go for a run because I didn’t have any strength equipment. But I love getting to do both in one workout now that I belong to a gym!
My favorite workout is TRX – I love the full body workout and strength it provides for better running.
My favorite workout would have to be a long hike in beautiful scenery! However since that isn’t usually an option for me, I recently learned to love my interval sprints… not something I EVER thought I would say!
My favorite kind of workout is strength training with minimal cardio. I’m big into circuit training and recently been getting more into power lifting. I don’t discriminate and trying new things is always fun!
My favorite kind of workout is one that really makes me sweat. It could be running, circuit training, or hot yoga – as long as I sweat I’m a happy lady.
My favorite kind of workout is weight lifting. I love the feeling I get after a few weeks of weights and I look slim and fit.
My favorite workout is alchemy!!
Alllll about running, but still love to add strength training in!
I love HIIT training and a nice quick jog with my daughter.
I love running especially outside. There is nothing more beautiful than running when the sun is coming up.
Super fun shoes! And really like the whole outfit.
I’m a huge fan of running, but I’ve recently taken a break from it and have been trying out Barre3. It’s an awesome way to build strength and flexibility and give my knees a rest.
I love running!
I love running! Walking outside in warmer weather is also a favorite!
I love TABATA!!!! I love that you can make it cardio or strength or both! And it’s only 20 seconds – you can do anything for 20 seconds š Thank for the giveaway.
My Favorite workout is running. The shoes are awesome!
My favorite workouts are HIIT ones because they are over fast and deliver great results!