While designing the Studio layout, I knew I had quite a lot of items to contend with when it came to workout equipment. The largest item, of course, was the behemoth elliptical:
I was delighted to realize while measuring the space, that it would tuck right into the corner of the small room and still be easily accessible on a daily basis. I do at least 45 minutes of cardio a day on this wonderful machine, so it was paramount that it was accessible and had a good view of the TV across the room. I also lift my 2 and 5 pound dumbbells on a regular basis and an old basket spray painted white next to the elliptical is the perfect perch for them. I made the little footstool years ago and just made a quick little slipcover to match the room:
There was also the conundrum of the ballet bar and the other various and sundry workout items that are used on a regular basis. The space behind the Studio door served as the perfect spot to organize those items. Here is a shot of the door open:
And below, a shot of the door closed. My ballet bar, yoga mats, workout shoes and monogrammed bag with everything else fit perfectly:
The ballet bar was sort of an eyesore, so I bought some fabric to match the wall color, sewed a slip cover and voila! It blends into the wall so well, my camera's autofocus couldn't even focus in on it! This is what it looks like without the slip cover:
See what I mean? Eyesore. :-) But a useful piece of equipment nonetheless...
My monogrammed bag of tricks has everything from my yoga blocks & strap to workout ball & DVDs:
My monogrammed bag of tricks has everything from my yoga blocks & strap to workout ball & DVDs:
Oh! Hello kitty slippers! Hehe...
Since the season of overindulgence is bearing down on us, I have started to amp up my weekly workout plan. I have added additional time on my morning elliptical routine as well as 30 to 60 minutes of yoga in the afternoon. Sometimes it can be hard to fit so much workout time into my schedule, but it comes down to how much better I feel when I just do it. I will also throw in a ballet bar workout here and there so I don't get bored. What have you been doing to prepare for the holiday stress? Whether you are a cardio fiend or a meditative guru, I hope you enjoy some kind of stress-relieving activity! Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK my peeps!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Cheers!
M J
Since the season of overindulgence is bearing down on us, I have started to amp up my weekly workout plan. I have added additional time on my morning elliptical routine as well as 30 to 60 minutes of yoga in the afternoon. Sometimes it can be hard to fit so much workout time into my schedule, but it comes down to how much better I feel when I just do it. I will also throw in a ballet bar workout here and there so I don't get bored. What have you been doing to prepare for the holiday stress? Whether you are a cardio fiend or a meditative guru, I hope you enjoy some kind of stress-relieving activity! Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK my peeps!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Cheers!
M J
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