Fitness
It’s Time to Take the Scenic Route

AdrianneHo_Running_ExerciseSome of the obvious reasons to exercise outside are of course the fresh air and the scenery which can make your run more interesting, beautiful, and much better than staring at the treadmill clock.

Running outside can be one of the easiest, yet beneficial ways to stay in shape. One tidbit is the exposure to plants like trees are said to improve your immune system, which is a huge plus! Studies have also shown that outdoor exercise is associated with greater decreases in tension, confusion, anger, and depression when compared to indoor activity. While selecting your running methods remember that hill sprints are a great way to burn fat. These quick acts of movement at an incline will help push you to the limit while also building and toning muscle.

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Beauty
So Fresh and So Clean

SweatTheStyle_Honest_FacialWipesHaving the perfect beauty products while on the go always makes life that much easier. Whether you’re headed back from the beach or just finishing up at the gym, a facial cleansing cloth is the easiest way to ensure your pores stay unclogged from sweat while your skin looks and feels clean.

With ingredients ranging from Chamomile Flower Extract to Aloe Leaf Juice, these Honest™ 3-in-1 Facial Towelettes are an awesome natural way to clean your skin and remove makeup. Another huge plus is unlike other cleansing clothes that leave your face sticky and dry these clothes will leave you feeling refreshed and hydrated!

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Food & Drink
Vegan Banana Bread

SweatTheStyle_VeganBananaBreadOrganic produce have a tendency to ripen fast. With our busy schedules we often run into the issue of not eating them in time and are forced to throw them away. When it comes to bananas, which are a great way to add manganese, fiber, biotin, and potassium to your diet, we have a great solution.

Vegan banana bread can be an awesome addition to your breakfast, a great afternoon snack, and even a nice treat after dinner. This moist and delicious bread will make you want to share this easy recipe with all of your friends and safe those over ripened bananas!

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup plain soy milk yogurt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom and two long sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving a 2 inch overhang on each long side, and lightly coat with oil.

Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the bananas, sugar, yogurt, oil and vanilla together in another medium bowl. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until the batter just comes together (it’s okay if there are lumps). Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes; tent the loaf with foil if it’s browning too quickly. Cool the loaf in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes, then lift it from the pan by the parchment overhangs and cool completely on the rack. Store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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Supreme x Stone Island Heat Reactive Technology

AdrianneHo_Supreme_StoneIsland-10If you can’t take the heat, get out the kitchen…
SweatTheStyle_Supreme_StoneIsland_Hat-1 SweatTheStyle_Supreme_StoneIsland_Hat-2 SweatTheStyle_Supreme_StoneIsland_Hat-4Supreme and Stone Island got together to make one of the freshest hats of the season proving technology and style can go hand in hand.

Utilizing Stone Island’s innovative approach to fabrics, this heat reactive 6-panel cap is constructed from a thermo-chromatic fabric with micro-encapsulated colored pigment. The cap gradually takes on a bright and vivid color as the temperature rises and becomes darker again as it drops.

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Fitness
The Stairway to Fitness

AdrianneHo_IvyPark-6Sometimes the tools we need to workout are right in front of our face…
AdrianneHo_IvyPark-7 AdrianneHo_IvyPark-8In this case that would be stairs. Most people have access to stairs, which can be used as an excellent source for exercise! Incorporating stair climbing into your exercise routine is not only beneficial for fat-burning but can also give you amazing strength-building results. One of the main benefits of stair climbing is it’s natural ability to increase the muscle mass of your quadriceps and calves. The motion also gives you a slight upper body workout by pumping your arms, but if you add weights, you can increase the upper body benefits.

Studies have shown that a short, high-intensity exercise is just as effective at improving your fitness goals as doing cardio at a long, low-intensity. So whether you have stairs in your home, job, or at your local park, it’s time to grab some dumbbells and hit the nearest steps to challenge yourself to an awesome full body workout!

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Campaign
Adrianne Ho For Ivy Park

AdrianneHo_IvyPark-1AdrianneHo_IvyPark-4AdrianneHo_IvyPark-2AdrianneHo_IvyPark-5AdrianneHo_IvyPark-9Feeling confident is essential to reaching our goals. Being able to push ourselves to stay excited is half the battle. A huge part of staying motivated is having flattering and fashionable go to pieces, Beyonce’s new Ivy Park collection does just that. Designed to embrace and empower women no matter what body type or fitness level. The breathable fabrics and advanced technology is just another reason to get into Formation!

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Beauty
John Frieda Frizz Free Hair Goals

AdrianneHo_JohnFrieda_Leather-8SweatTheStyle_AdrianneHo_JohnFrieda-3Working out is amazing for your body… but can sometimes wreak havoc on your hair. As someone with naturally wavy hair that’s prone to frizz, my number one issue is keeping it smooth, no matter how I style it. I’m constantly on the search for easy to use products that fit within my active lifestyle to quickly tame frizzy hair, especially since my workout schedule often leaves me with little time after a class or a session at the gym.
SweatTheStyle_JohnFrieda_FrizzEase_SerumI partnered with the John Frieda® Hair Care team to try their Frizz Ease® Extra Strength 6 Effects™ Serum and it quickly became a must have! It works effectively to tame frizzy hair and repel humidity, leaving my hair smooth and glossy, which is essential after the gym! The serum, which has aloe and vitamin e, ensures my hair stays moisturized while defining my curls at the same time. Best of all the application is quick and easy! You just apply one pump into your hands and distribute evenly through the middle and ends of soaking wet hair. You can add more or less, depending on your hair’s length and thickness. Don’t rinse out, just style as usual.

What I love about John Frieda® Frizz Ease® is that not only do they have a wide range of products and treatments created specifically for my hair type, but they also have options to help me achieve whatever style I’m looking for; whether that’s a smooth wave, defined curls, or a sleek and smooth blow out. The products never leave my hair feeling crunchy and sticky.

The John Frieda® Frizz Ease® Extra Strength 6 Effects™ Serum is definitely a new go to. It’s a tried and true favorite I will keep coming back to! I now have a bottle at home and I keep one in my gym bag to help me achieve my #frizzfreehairgoals no matter how hard I sweat!

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Nike Air More Uptempo

AdrianneHo_Supreme_StoneIsland-5AdrianneHo_Supreme_StoneIsland-13When nothing beats the original…
SweatTheStyle_NikeAirMoreUptempoThe Nike Air More Uptempo is back just in time for NBA playoffs. A legend on and off the court for its unique branding and construction. Made famous by Scottie Pippen during the Chicago Bulls’ record-setting 1995-1996 NBA season, the style looks just as good today as it did then. With a youth size offering, ladies can get in on the action as well. A Sweat The Style favorite is the classic black and white silhouette with emblazoned, “AIR” across the shoe’s side panel.

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