This post has been sponsored by Contigo™. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
One of the things that I love the most about Austin is the fact that it’s such an active city. Every time I’m driving around, I see people biking, running, walking, or whizzing by on one of the city’s many scooters. Not to mention, everything that’s done on the water, too – from canoeing, to kayaking, to boating… Austin is serving up a never-ending supply of outdoor☀️ (and indoor) activities, many of which are hosted in its beautiful parks. Zilker is a hot spot for runners, cyclists, and yogis alike! I personally love spending time in Zilker and always jump at the chance to join in on a group yoga class whenever they’re hosted at the park.
Yoga also happens to be one of my favorite workouts. It makes me feel great and helps with my posture & flexibility, so that’s a big overall win! When it comes to working out and my fitness routine though, I’ve always gravitated towards workouts and exercises that are low cardio but high intensity in regards to working on my core. That being said, I’m a huge lover of yoga, pilates, and cycling. (Cycling is probably the highest cardio workout that I’m currently doing! I can’t ever seem to leave a class without feeling like I just ran a marathon.😅) I love yoga & pilates for the days that I’m in between running or cycling. I’ve always loved shaking up my workout routine and joining in on group classes because it helps me stay motivated and excited about working out!💪🏻
Some of my favorite spots in Austin for Cycling, Yoga, and Pilates include:
All of this talk about working out leads me to my next topic: talking about some of my favorite workout essentials! Leading an active lifestyle means prepping yourself with the right gear- from the perfect sports bra (like these from Meer Bra), to the best running shoes, and a handy water bottle – Cue: Contigo Couture. It’s always great to prep yourself with the right gear before stepping out the door!
Side note: Let’s talk about how amazing my new Contigo Couture water bottle is, friends…Their water bottles are seriously the perfect gym (or just everyday) necessity. I take mine to work with me everyday, too! (I had been on the hunt for a good water bottle and am so glad I found this one. It’s always with me everywhere I go and helps me with my goal to stay hydrated.)
I’m always striving to drink more water during the day, and what I love the most about Contigo Water Bottles is that they keep your water nice and cold all day long – like 24 hours long! I like to place ice inside of my bottle every morning (super easy thanks to the removable spout!), and the crazy thing is that it’s still there by the end of the day! (How amazing is that?!) On the days when I need something hot on the go, I still reach for my Contigo water bottles as it keeps beverages hot for 10 hours, too! Thank you Thermalock™ Vacuum Insulation Technology. You can find Contigo Couture water bottles at your local Target near the cookware gadget section. They come in a variety of fun and on-trend colors & styles, which allows me to have an additional extension of my personality shine through while on the go and working out! (I opted for the sleek grey & a velvety merlot color.)
You can purchase your Contigo water bottle from Target below:
Target has always been a go-to spot for me when it comes to shopping for basically ANYTHING & EVERYTHING that I need. From workout essentials, like water bottles, sports bras, and a backpack (I just purchased this pink one to store all of my goodies!), to home decor, pens & notebooks for work, and my favorite beauty products – Target has it ALL! 🙌🏻It never fails, too, that I’ll go to Target for one thing but always end up leaving with several different things. 😂 (Story of my life.)
images by Taylor Prinsen.
Thank you to Contigo & Target for sponsoring this post.
